Carnival & Fair News

 Reithoffer, matriarch of the Reithoffer Shows family has been admitted to a rehabilitation center in Sun City, Florida following a broken leg at the State Fair of West Virginia. Daughter Jan (Reithoffer) Stoorza said her mom is doing great following a month-long ordeal of surgery and intermediate rehabilitation in West Virginia. “She is doing remarkably well, especially at 98 years of age, so we’re glad we could get her home. She is comfortable and many of her friends are around her,” says Jan. Please send cards and notes to:Bette Reithoffer1908 Acadia Greens DriveSun City, FL 33573 We’re sure Bette would appreciate some mail from all of her friends on the fair and show circuit. Best wishes to Bette during her recovery.       [read more]

The Board of Directors of the National Independent Concessionaires Association (NICA) recently announced that Rey O'Day has been named Executive Director effective October 1. O'Day previously served as NICA's Executive Manager of Councils with responsibility for NICA Regional Councils activities, the NICA Sysco Marketplace Master Distribution Agreement and the facilitation and implementation of NICA's long and short-term Strategic Goals. O'Day is the 2016 inductee into the NICA Hall of Fame. O'Day is no stranger to the events industry, as she teaches “Principles of Food and Beverage” and “Guest Services” for the IAFE Institute of Fair Management, serves as an IAFE Trustee on the IAFE Education Foundation, participates on the WFA Industry Standards committee, and instructs and mentors students in the University of California – Riverside's Event Management Program. She is a frequent speaker and trainer at industry gatherings. “Rey's diverse industry ...   [read more]