CARES Act provides help to businesses - Here's how to see if it works for you
President Trump signed into law last week the 2.2 Trillion dollar Coronavirus Aid Relief and Security Act (CARES) which provides government assistance for businesses and individuals facing financial ... [read more]
California's Cloverdale Citrus Fair: Beautiful Weather Leads to Stellar Turn Out
Katie Young, CEO of the Cloverdale Citrus Fair is delighted to report that this year's February fair was a big success. The fair ran February 14-17.“We had beautiful whether – and when ... [read more]
Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) Addresses Federal Relief for Fairs and Festivals
On March 24, 2020, Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) addressed federal relief and the impact COVID-19 has had on festivals and fairs. Senator Blunt is the 4th ranked Representative in the ... [read more]
IAFE Supports Members during Coronavirus Pandemic
A Statement on the COVID 19 Crisis
On March 23, 2020, Marla Calico of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions issued the following statement regarding what they are doing to assist member fairs, vendors, and associates ... [read more]
Florida State Fair Sparks a Tradition with Record-Setting Days
Overall attendance slightly down , but several days set records. That’s the story of the 2020 Florida State Fair. The fair boasted a robust marketing campaign and a vast, 95-ride midway, but ... [read more]
The Coronavirus Shutdown: Texas & Florida Fairs Could Be the Last Until Memorial Day
There may be no better example of how both rapid and devastating the escalation of COVID-19 has been on the fair industry than the Collier County Fair. Keeping pace with a growing population and an ... [read more]
George's Fun Foods Keeps Deep-Rooted Fair Traditions Alive
Based in Gibsonton Florida, George's Fun Foods is on a mission to serve great fair fare and have fun while they are at it. Marketed with the tagline “Superior Food service with a Smile,” ... [read more]
OABA seeking Federal Relief for those negatively impacted in the Carnival and Fair Industry
On March 17, the OABA released the following statement regarding the carnival industry adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our industry, for the most part, is shut down until at least the ... [read more]
CDC Recommends Canceling Events with over 50 Attendees for Eight Weeks
In a release issued on March 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that event organizers who are planning events that consist of over 50 attendees postpone or ... [read more]
Syracuse Winter Fair Enters 2nd Year
The Syracuse Winter Fair, in Syracuse, N.Y., offered an expanded indoor midway this year at the all-indoor winter festival. Its debut last year brought 25,000 to the venue; while final attendance has ... [read more]
