Carnival & Fair Industry Conventions & Meetings Scaling Down
Carnival & Fair Industry Conventions & Meetings Scaling Down
Since the 2020 fair season has not been typical in any fashion, it should be no surprise that the fair industry's convention season will be vastly different than any before. Conferences, conventions and trade shows are essential events for most industries. From networking, to finding out the latest in industry issues – from career enhancing educational opportunities to showcasing the latest products, services and entertainment – the gathering of peers, colleagues and even competitors to stay on top of the business and current topics during meetings and trade shows is nothing less than mandatory. In a year filled with cancelled events, truncated routes and vanishing revenues, perhaps these conventions have never been more necessary. But, like many things in 2020, the fair and carnival industry convention season has been ... [read more]
Jolly Shows, despite losses, looks to the future
Jolly Shows, despite losses, looks to the future
The COVID-19 Pandemic has negatively affected every carnival in the outdoor amusement business; most have had their entire route cancelled or only had the ability to play a few spots. The Jospeh Family, owners of Maryland based Jolly Shows, must deal with the financial and professional fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the virus has also caused intense personal losses for the family. After losing his father to COVID-19 in April, and now his brother, Peter, in October, Paul Joseph is determined to stay strong for his family and for the future of his business. “It's important that everyone knows the Joseph Family and Jolly Shows is still alive, the show will literally go on, assuming the world goes in a positive direction, and life will go on,” says Joseph. Peter Joseph's death was untimely and therefore a ... [read more]
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On Tuesday, Presidential candidate Joe Biden compared President Donald Trump's administration to a carnival worker that is having a difficult time tricking customers out of their money at rigged games. The remarks came during a drive-in rally for the former Vice President in Atlanta, Georgia. "It doesn't take long for people to figure out when the game is up," Biden said during the rally."You know, when the carny show goes through town the first time and people find out there's no pea under any one of the three shells, the next time it comes back it doesn't get much attention," he said. "Well, that's what the Trump administration has done."This isn't the first time Biden has compared the Trump administration to a “Carny Show”. In January, during a town hall event in Indianola, Iowa, Biden made similar remarks stating “This carny show came through town once, and they found out there's no pea under any one of the shells,” Biden said ... [read more]
Fair & Carnival Industry Convention Status List
Updated: October 28, 2020
CarnivalWarehouse.com has compiled a list of industry conventions for the 2020-2021 season. Listed below are conventions and trade show sorted by state. If you would like to update the status of your convention or trade show, please contact us.Updated 10/28/2020
National Industry Conventions
IAAPA Attractions Expo, Orlando, FLCancelled, virtual show
IAFE/SLA Conventions, San Antonio, TXIAFE will host a virtual showSLA has yet to announce any plans
IISF Trade Show, GibtownScheduled for February 16-19, 2021
NICA/Fair Foods ShowScheduled for February 2021
OABA meetingsScheduled for February 2021
State by State Conventions
CanadaOntario Association of Agricultural SocietiesVirtual Show, February 15-20, 2021
AlabamaNo info available
AlaskaNo info available
ArizonaAZ Association of Fairs ConventionLive convention cancelledVirtual convention scheduled for November 16-18, 2020
ArkansasArkansas Fair Managers ConventionScheduled - January 14-16, ... [read more]
Carnival & Fair News Links
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Disney World Is Updating Its Welcome Gateways In Preparation For 50th Anniversary (FL)
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County Fairgrounds: Financial Challenges Emerge (OR)
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Panama City Fair To Open This Week (FL)
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Tucker County Fair Board Sets 2021 Board Of Directors (WV)
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2021 Dates Announced For Stanislaus County Fair (CA)
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2020 Greater Gulf State Fair Starts Friday (AL)
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Hoping For In-Person State Fair In 2021 (IL)
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Mississippi State Fair Sees Lower Attendance In 2020 (MS)
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Former State Fair Exec Heads To Trial (NE)
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Carnival Failed To Open In Panama City Last Week, Trying Again Thursday (FL)
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Panama City Fair Set To Open This Week (FL)
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Layoffs Take Effect At Financially Crippled Del Mar Fairgrounds (CA)
10/27/2020
Carnival Routes
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Boone County Fair- Boone
7/16/2020 to 7/19/2025 - Boone, IA - Ray Cammack Shows
Arizona State Fair
10/8/2020 to 11/1/2020 - Phoenix, AZ - Reithoffer Shows
Pensacola Interstate Fair
10/22/2020 to 11/1/2020 - Pensacola, FL - Crabtree Amusements
State Fair of Louisiana
10/22/2020 to 11/8/2020 - Shreveport, LA - Reithoffer Shows
Costal Georgia Regional Fair
10/26/2020 to 10/31/2020 - Brunswick, GA - Midway Rides of Utica
Southeast Georgia Jaycee Fair
10/27/2020 to 11/1/2020 - Swainsboro, GA
2019 Top 50 Carnivals & Fairs
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- Texas State Fair - Dallas, TX
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Houston, TX
- Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul, MN
- San Antonio Livestock Show & Ex. - San Antonio, TX
- Eastern States Exposition - Springfield, MA
Upcoming Industry Events
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IAAPA Virtual Conference
November 16th - 18th
Orlando, FL -
IAFE Convention 2020
November 29th - December 2nd
San Antonio, TX -
IISF Gibtown Trade Show 2021
February 16th - 19th
Riverview, FL
