Texas Includes Carnivals and Amusement Parks in Phase III of its reopening plan
Carnivals may open at 50% capacity beginning June 3 / June 19
On Wednesday, June 3, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott announced that the state of Texas would begin its third phase of reopening. In the third phase, businesses are allowed to reopen at 50% ... [read more]
Guest Editorial: We must save our Outdoor Entertainment Industry, before it is too late!
The following editorial was written by a guest author, Mary Brown Talley. Mary is a fourth generation show owner and with her family, own and operate Talley Amusements and also the iconic Texas ... [read more]
2020 Indiana State Fair Cancelled
On Thursday, June 4, the Indiana State Fair Commission and the Indiana State Fair Board announced a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show with additional activities that will be held on the State ... [read more]
2020 Wisconsin State Fair Cancelled due to Pandemic
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – For several months the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors and staff have been working tirelessly analyzing all facets of the annual event, in hopes of being able to ... [read more]
Questions Remain On Controversial San Diego County Fair RFP for Games & Cashless Ticketing After Criticism by State Agency
The San Diego County Fair wanted to have a cashless transaction system at the 2020 Fair. After withdrawing an Request for Proposal (RFP) for electronic ticketing in 2018, the fair contracted with Ray ... [read more]
181st Erie County Fair to be Postponed Until 2021
HAMBURG, NY – The Erie County Agricultural Society, sponsors of the Erie County Fair, announced today that it has decided to postpone the 2020 Erie County Fair (originally scheduled to be held ... [read more]
2020 York State Fair Cancelled due to Coronavirus Concerns
(York, PA) - The 2020 York State Fair has been canceled due to concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The Fair Board held a meeting on Tuesday, May 26 deciding to cancel the Fair. “There ... [read more]
For the first time in 74 years, the Minnesota State Fair will not take place
2020 Fair Cancelled due to Coronavirus Pandemic
ST. PAUL, MN - following a meeting between the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, the board announced that the 2020 fair has been cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus ... [read more]
Central Florida Fairgrounds Bringing Music Back With Drive In Concerts
Shawn Krauel, President/CEO of the Central Florida Fair and Expo Park and Orlando Amphitheater, is eager to bring live events back to the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Specifically, Krauel and his ... [read more]
Vegan Food is Veg-tastic for Theme Parks and Fairs
Can vegans have fun dining at the fair or theme park? A new trend is showing they can indeed – from the Minnesota State Fair to the Black Spire Outpost.At the Minnesota state fair last year, ... [read more]
