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]
Davis Shows Northwest Invests in Growth with new Wave Swinger and Facility Upgrades
Pat and Geraldine Davis take their Davis Shows midway throughout the Pacific Northwest each year, visiting approximately 30 locations. Recently, the busy company added a two-story carousel, and this ... [read more]
Industry Veteran Pat Ternes Remembered for Decades of Impact at Chance Rides
The global attractions industry is mourning the loss of Pat Ternes, a longtime leader at Chance Rides whose career spanned more than three decades and left a lasting imprint on colleagues, customers, ... [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]
Tim Coleman Passes
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Tim Coleman of Coleman Brothers Shows on March 28. In a social media post, his family shared that Coleman was “an icon of our ... [read more]
The Showmen: A Documentary Film Exploring the Carnival Industry
Independent filmmaker Daryl Granger has completed an impressive documentary about the carnival industry titled The Showmen. The film chronicles his year-long experience working with World's Finest ... [read more]
Lauren Ashley Arnold Passes
The amusement industry mourns alongside Jon and Karen Arnold, co-owners of Michigan-based Arnold's Amusement Company, on the passing of their daughter, Lauren Ashley Arnold. Lauren passed away ... [read more]
