Wyoming State Fair Brings On Everyday Ag and Grandstand Thrills
The Wyoming State Fair, held in Douglas, Wyoming, had a successful 111th year in 2023. Running August 15 to 19, one of its highlights was the Everyday Ag event, an immersive program to educate fair ... [read more]
Hubert "Chip" F. Bullard III Passes
Hubert “Chip” F. Bullard III, 46, of Little River, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born on December 17, 1976, in Lumberton, NC, Chip was the son of Hubert F. Bullard, Jr. and ... [read more]
Illinois State Fair: State-Funded $58.1 Million of Fairground Improvements Enables Consecutive Years of Record Breaking Attendance & Spending
The 2023 Illinois state Fair broke attendance and revenue records, making it one of the most successful post-lockdown comebacks in fair industry. A 45-ride NAME (North American ... [read more]
Over 1 Million Rides Given at the California State Fair
The last two weeks in July brought the Big One to the Golden sSate of California, thankfully not an earthquake, but the California State Fair held in Sacramento.Packed with livestock from goats to ... [read more]
Coos County Fair Oregon – Free Admission for Day One and Daily Fun
Running July 25 through 29, Oregon's Coos County Fair started their 2023 event with free admission for all. The fair, a major part of Coos County's summer, began in 1912, and it continues to be a ... [read more]
Iowa State Fair: New Manager, 13 Republicans, Jason Aldean & Its 2nd Highest Attendance
There's no more iconic heartland outdoor event than the annual Iowa State Fair, hence its long-held position every four years as the premier pre-primary presidential candidate photo-op. This election ... [read more]
Overcoming Heatwave Days: Attendance & Spending Increase at York Fair
Rain usually dampens any outdoor party but this summer's excessive heat seems to be the attendance challenge for fairs this July. The World Meteorological Organization has declared that July ... [read more]
California Mid-State Fair Celebrates Lucky Number 77
Helm & Sons Reports increased spending
Held annually at the Paso Robles Event Center, the California Mid-State Fair concluded a successful 77th year July 30th. Originally called the San Luis Obispo County Fair when it began in 1946, ... [read more]
Delaware State Fair: Sold-Out Shows, Summer Destination Marketing, Attendance Upticks & Breaking Midway Records
Sold-out concerts, record-grossing midway, attendance increases and a record grossing Livestock Auction, proved The Delaware State Fair to be a “Farmlands and Fair Fans” Summer ... [read more]
Minnesota State Fair Announces 2023 Best Awards
The Minnesota State Fair presented awards to 12 of the very best of the State Fair's nearly 1,000 commercial exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food and beverage vendors at the 2023 Great ... [read more]
