Florida State Fair Semi quincentennial Programming Overcomes Weather and Economic Challenge
The winter of 2026 brought record-breaking snowfall and chilly temperatures throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Florida, usually a haven for snowbirds seeking relief from cold weather, also ... [read more]
Fort Worth Loses Five Days to Ice Storm, but Rodeos and Texas Are Always a Perfect Fit
The 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) arrived with several major attractions. Its 90-year-old Will Rogers Coliseum reopened after a $50.5 million renovation that modernized the facility ... [read more]
A Major Makeover for The Minnesota State Fair's 4-H Building Is Underway
Minnesota is about to give one of its most recognizable State Fair buildings a major upgrade—and expand opportunities for 4-H youth across the state at the same time. The Minnesota State Fair ... [read more]
Central Florida Fair Highlights New Rides, Food, and Attractions for 114th Year
Running from February 26 to March 8 in Orlando, the 114th Central Florida Fair offered plenty of new attractions and treats this year.The fair's president and CEO, Michael Tipton, highlighted ... [read more]
Osceola County Fair Marks 82nd Year with Focus on Legacy and Youth
From February 13 to 22, the fair's 82nd edition embraced the theme “The Legacy: Moving Forward by Looking Back.” The Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show's history and commitment to youth ... [read more]
Riverside County Fair Sees Surge in Attendance Despite Weather Challenges
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival returned to Indio for its 78th year, running from February 12 to March 1.This year's theme, “Return to the Oasis,” brought a fresh ... [read more]
2026 Fair Entertainment Outlook: Higher Prices, Broader Talent Mix
Carnival Warehouse interviews Clay Campbell, President, Triangle Talent
Higher costs will once again be the rule rather than the exception for live entertainment this year. However, the range of concert acts coming to fairs this season has never been more ... [read more]
Wind & Traffic Up, Economy Down: How North Carolina State Fair Weathered 2025
Weather proved mostly ideal for the North Carolina State Fair, but attendance saw a slight decline. Spending was also down, largely in line with attendance. Fairs held in October felt the effects ... [read more]
A New Chapter for the Arizona State Fair with September Nights
Arizona State Fair Arrives with September Nights and October Fun With a schedule nearly as large as the fairgrounds itself, the Arizona State Fair came roaring to life on September 19 and ... [read more]
Winter Fest 2025 Wraps Up a Decade of Holiday Magic at the Orange County Fairgrounds
Winter Fest concluded its tenth season at the Orange County Fair and Event Center, once again transforming the fairgrounds into a festive winter destination despite Southern California's typically ... [read more]
