Spending & Attendance Up, Red River Exhibit Signals Successful Comeback for Canadian Fairs
If the Red River Exhibition is any example of the early-to-mid-season Canadian Fairs, the rebirth of an entire nation's fair industry is well on its way. COVID closed down the Canadian Fair industry ... [read more]
New Carnival Company Helps Makes Calaveras County Fair a Classic
Not only was the 2022 Calaveras County Fair the first full fair in two years, but it featured the debut of Classic Amusements, the event's new midway provider. Could an event be revived and will that ... [read more]
Magic Money Signs New Carnivals, Looks to Expand East
Magic Money's Zack Enright announced the company has signed Butler Amusements to use its event management solution software, bringing the total users under the Magic Money umbrella to 13.“We ... [read more]
Wisconsin to Implement new Safety & Security Policies at State Fair
The safety and security of Fairgoers remains a priority at Wisconsin State Fair. With this standard of uncompromised safety in mind, Wisconsin State Fair officials are introducing several additions ... [read more]
Recording Breaking National Orange Show Bodes Well for California Fairs
Last year's cancel culture seemed more widespread in California than most other states. The vast majority of fairs were cancelled or significantly scaled down – meaning two consecutive fairs ... [read more]
Sacramento County Fair Makes a Welcome Return
The 2022 Sacramento County Fair ran May 26 – 30th, Memorial Weekend, marking a welcome return for the event which had missed two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Featuring a theme of ... [read more]
NICA Executive Director: Food Trends Driving People To & Through The Fair
The National Independent Concessionaires Association(NICA), the leading association representing purveyors of food at fairs, festivals, theme parks and other outdoor events, underwent a comprehensive ... [read more]
The 70th Annual Yuma County Fair Returns to Traditional Dates
Back for 2022 and celebrating their 70th year, the Yuma County Fair ran March 29th through April 3rd. The fair hosted a popular Eagles tribute band, a demolition derby, and exhibits including ... [read more]
Los Angeles County Fair: New Dates Mark 100 Years
A 100th Anniversary Celebration, a new fair date, and a return after two pandemic year restrictions kept it closed, served as major reasons for celebration at the 2022 Los Angeles County Fair. ... [read more]
Property Redevelopment Forces Baton Rouge Fair to Look For a 2022 Home
Like the majority of North American Fairs in 2020, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair was a victim of the prevailing COVID-induced cancel culture. But in 2021, more than 100,000 attended its 11-day ... [read more]
