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IAAPA Expo: Despite Inflation and Tariffs, Amusement Operators Remain Focused on Guest Experiences

IAAPA Expo: Despite Inflation and Tariffs, Amusement Operators Remain Focused on Guest Experiences

  The global attractions industry's premier event, IAAPA Expo 2025, will be held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, from November 17 - 21 (the show floor will be open November 18-21). As the largest annual gathering of amusement park and attractions professionals in the world, the Expo brings together industry leaders, innovators, manufacturers, carnival operators, and managers for four days of networking, education, exploration, and first-hand market research. The event showcases the latest trends, innovations, and technologies shaping the future of the attractions industry.“IAAPA Expo is where the global attractions industry comes together to share ideas, discover trends, and celebrate our shared passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences,” said Rob McNicholas, Executive Vice ...   [read more]
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Ideal Weather, High Capacity Rides & Grandstand Diversity: Minnesota Scores Fifth Highest Attended Fair in the Great Get Together's History

Ideal Weather, High Capacity Rides & Grandstand Diversity: Minnesota Scores Fifth Highest Attended Fair in the Great Get Together's History

  The 2025 Great Get Together once again proved that the largest fair in the Midwest, and one of the largest independent midways in North America, has sustained its stature. In addition to building on its reputation as a family friendly celebration of farming begun by the Minnesota State Agricultural Society in 1859, all this iconic event needed to remain at the top was a run of good weather. That's exactly what they got this year. “Weather was incredible,” said Renee Alexander, CEO, Minnesota State Fair. “We had solid temperatures, barely any rain. Attendance stayed steady throughout, unlike last year when heat and rainstorms caused big drops followed by sudden surges. This year attendance was consistent, which made operations easier.”The 2025 event drew 1,940,869 attendees, making it the fifth largest fair on ...   [read more]
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  The ongoing government shutdown has arrived at a critical point in the year, a period that typically brings clarity and stability to the H-2B visa program for 2026. The Seasonal Employment Alliance has highlighted the shutdown’s impact on cap relief measures for the upcoming year, as well as its broader implications for ongoing advocacy efforts seeking a long-term, permanent solution to the program’s recurring challenges. Will this impact the release of supplemental visas? The short answer is yes. Our visa release advocacy campaign is hampered as a result of the shutdown. The Congressional letter to DHS, for instance, will not start circulating until the shutdown ends. Also, political appointees are working but only in a limited capacity. We have continued to engage them on the visa release but we do not believe DHS has made any progress on the release. Our estimate is that it will take, at minimum, a month between the government reopens and when the visas will be ...   [read more]
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  It is with rgeat sadness to announce the passing of Arthur Forcier of Minnesota based Gopher State Expositions.Funeral services will be 3:30PM Friday October 10, 2025 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Arthur Forcier, 88 of St. Cloud who died Monday, September 29, 2025 at his son’s home in Rice. Chaplain James Neppl will officiate and entombment will be at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home in St. Cloud. Art was born December 26, 1936 in St. Cloud to Arthur E. & Mildred M. (Becker) Forcier. Art was born to be a businessman. From an early age, he was involved in his parents’ ventures in the Saint Cloud area and, in 1968, he proudly took over the family carnival business, Gopher State Shows. Renaming it Gopher State Expositions, he grew the operation to more than 20 rides, traveling to fairs and festivals throughout Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. The ...   [read more]
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  (JEFFERSON CITY, MO.) – Today, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced that more than 329,000 people attended the 2025 Missouri State Fair, held last month in Sedalia.“The Missouri State Fair offers something for everyone, and I am always pleased that so many people come to see this celebration of agriculture,” said Director Chinn. “The hardworking team on the Fairgrounds works to improve the Fair each and every year with innovative new offerings, while keeping the spotlight on Missouri agriculture. Thank you to everyone who traveled to Sedalia to attend the Fair.”Livestock shows, concerts and fair food are always staples at the Missouri State Fair. The Fair also showcased more than 28,000 total entries, including almost 8,000 4-H exhibits and nearly 6,500 FFA exhibits. The MDA Animal Health team checked in more than 15,000 animals throughout the duration of the Fair. The Home Economics ...   [read more]
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  1. Houston Livestock Show - Houston, TX
  2. State Fair of Texas - Dallas, Tx
  3. Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul, MN
  4. Eastern States Exposition - Springfield, MA
  5. San Antonio Livestock Show & Ex. - San Antonio, TX
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TYAUT Designs - Lap Bar Refurbishment & Grip BarsLIFETIME Products is building bunk houses for carnivals, concessionaires, entertainers and more with units starting at just $39,900.  Call 813-781-9182 for info.
Waterloo Tent & Tarp is the amusement industry's leading source for canvas related products including bally cloths, ride tops, ride skirts, center joints, framed tents, and much more!  Call 800-537-1193 for more info.Triangle Poster & Printing is your source for carnival posters, signs, tickets, coupons, and more for special events, carnivals, fairs, festivals, and circuses.  Visit www.triangleposter.com for more info or call 412-371-0774.
Galaxy Amusement Sales - LED Tube lights, LED lights, and much more!  Visit www.galaxysales.net or call 800-404-5873Cole Shows is now booking food and game concessions and NOW HIRING for the 2022 season!  Call 540-965-4553.
MODERN MIDWAYS - BOOKING CONCESSIONS & RIDESBATTECH is an amusement ride manufacturer, producing popular rides such as the Cliff Hanger, Zero Gravity, Downdraft, and Super Slide.  Visit www.battechrides.com for more info.
Browns Amusements is now hiring ride help, game help, food help, electrician, and CDL drivers for the 2022 season.  Call Danny at (602) 763-1617 for more info or visit brownsamusements.com.Gold Medal Products is the leading distributor of cotton candy, popcorn, and concession supplies to the amusement and carnival industry.  Visit www.gmpopcorn.com or call 1-800-543-0862 for purchasing information.
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