FunTagg Roll Out Helps Carnivals Keep Touchless During Pandemic
As carnivals and fairs across the country begin to reopen after an almost year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many are employing contactless, digital ticketing systems as another tool in ... [read more]
Navigating Uncertainty: 2021 Grandstand Entertainment Bookings Still in Flux
The good news is that more than likely, fairs will not have empty stages this summer. As the peak of the fair season approaches, exactly what fairs and how many will have entertainment – and ... [read more]
Cancelled in 2020, Clay County Fair Makes a Comeback in 2021 and Shatters Attendance and Midway Records
The fair date remains a romantic classic. One of the many time-tested midway traditions, couples having fun and affectionately enjoying each other's company at the county fair is one of ... [read more]
Wisconsin State Fair to take Place August 5-15, 2021
Fair survey showed 88% of respondents said they would be comfortable attending a large event
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – April 28, 2021 – The Wisconsin State Fair Park officials are excited to announce the 170th Wisconsin State Fair will take place in accordance with health guidelines at ... [read more]
California Fairs Look for "Fair Weather" in 2021
As California moves into low pandemic numbers and strong vaccination rates that means a number of county fairs are ready to spin their Ferris Wheels in 2021.The Orange County Fair will be back in ... [read more]
BREAKING NEWS: New York State Fair To Return This Summer
Governor Cuomo Announces the Return of the Great New York State Fair in 2021
BREAKING NEWS: Governor Andrew Cuomo just announced from the State Fairgrounds that the Great New York State Fair will return this Summer after a cancellation in 2020 due to the Covid-19 ... [read more]
Capped Out: H-2B Worker Shortages among Carnival Companies Threaten the 2021 Fair Season
Biden Administration Releases 22,000 additional Visas, but not enough to satisfy demand
For many carnival companies, it's almost business as usual labor-wise. Their H-2B workers – the second-half-of-the-year batch of guest foreign workers are already arriving. But due to soaring ... [read more]
New York Issues Reopening Plans that Specifically Include Carnivals
April 9th marked the day amusement parks would be allowed to open in New York. In interim guidance issued that day however, temporary amusements parks, or carnivals, were specifically ... [read more]
After Canceling in 2020, Okeechobee County Fair comes roaring back in 2021
The 2021 Okeechobee County Fair Board aimed to bring “Buckets of Fun in 2021” to their community. Linda Syfrett, President and founder of the fair, feels that their mission was ... [read more]
Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair: First Pandemic Era Fair to Break Attendance Records
While not without some hesitancy and an erring on the side of overly cautious planning, fairs are returning and the fair industry seems to be steadily reopening, one fair at a time. One of the most ... [read more]
