Utah State Fair Enjoys 168 Years in the Beehive State
Utah State Fair Enjoys 168 Years in the Beehive State
With both a giant cow made of butter and Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty on hand, the Utah State Fair was the place to be during the first two weeks of September. Held on the Utah State Fairgrounds in Salt Lake City Sept. 5 through 15, there were new fair food offerings, live cook-offs, carnival rides and games, and national musical acts to celebrate the event’s 168th year. Gate tickets were priced at $15 for adults 13-61; $10 for seniors aged 62 and above, and $10 for kids ages 6-12, with those under 6 admitted free. The fair also offered a Pioneer Day Fundle, good any day of the fair for $47, honoring Utah's founding in 1847. The package included 3 admission tickets, 3 yellow slide tickets, and $30 in food vouchers for a family savings of $54.Guests were enthusiastic about livestock exhibits, new SPAM fries, and ... [read more]
Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 26 - Renee Alexander, CEO of the Minnesota State Fair
Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 26 - Renee Alexander, CEO of the Minnesota State Fair
Episode 26 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Renee Alexander, CEO of the Minnesota State Fair. In this episode, learn how Renee came to be the CEO of a legendary state fair, how she came to get there and what her plans are for the fair's future. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast network including Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.
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It's said that "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" & in that sense, Jo Bernie was a radiant soul. She made every room brighter, whether with her beaming smile, through her remarkable art or in her comforting warmth.Those rooms are now not as bright as of November 23, 2024. Jo passed peacefully amongst her family at the grand age of 87.Josephine Bernice Morris came into this world on the 27th of March, 1937 to William and Berniece Morris in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Havana, Illinois before moving to Oak Hill, FL in the early 1950's. She graduated from St Paul's High School in Daytona Beach in 1956 & then proceeded to have some of her most cherished memories at Ringling College of Art & Design.Growing up on Kelly Morris Circus owned by her family, it granted her the chance to travel far & wide, She collected unique experiences & grand stories from that golden era; that allowed her to bestow upon her family & friends that ... [read more]
CarnivalWarehouse.com announces the release of its 2025 Carnival Photo Calendar. The 2025 edition features over 60 photos from carnivals and fairs across the country including 14 feature photos. CarnivalWarehouse.com's annual carnival photo calendar has become a tradition for over 18 years and is available exclusively through CarnivalWarehouse.com. Unlike anything of its type, the calendar is professionally designed and printed on gloss stock and showcases various rides, midways, food concessions, and games throughout the United States. As a special bonus, each calendar comes with a FREE ONE DAY PASS to the IISF TRADE SHOW in GIBTOWN!A limited number of calendars have been printed. Calendars can be ordered online by clicking here. [read more]
Day 2 of the IAAPA Trade Show and convention was another well-attended event with people from all over the world attending the festivities at the Orange County Convention Center. There were lots of new rides and attractions revealed, a purchase of a long time player in the amusement industry and plenty of learning, trading stories and talk about the future.Attendees from all parts of the industry could be found around the trade show floor and many manufacturers and suppliers reported still strong demand for new equipment and expansion.
Fun Spot America
In park news, Fun Spot America Theme Parks will be adding five new rides across their three parks, just in time for the Holidays.The three Fun Spot parks, located in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Atlanta, will be getting five new attractions which will bring a mix of fresh thrills and family-friendly experiences for guests of all ages.“We're always looking for ways to keep our parks fresh and exciting for our ... [read more]
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