B. Original Foods: All Prepped for Post Pandemic Midways
If COVID taught Marc Janas anything, it was not to take anything for granted. Janas, with Tiffany, his wife – “my life and business partner” – are Food & Game ... [read more]
Charles Swain Passes
Charles L. Swain, Jr., age 87 of Delaware, Ohio died June 9, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born March 17, 1934 to Charles L. Swain, Sr. and Elsie Swain in Cambridge, Ohio. He married Judith Ann ... [read more]
Minnesota State Fair Officially Returns Aug. 26 - Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2021
St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota State Fair's board of managers took a series of actions today affirming that the Great Minnesota Get-Together will return Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 6, ... [read more]
From Mini-Fair to May Fair, South Florida Doubles Down in 2021
Many fairs in the first two quarters of 2021 made one of two choices, cancel or reschedule to later in the year. The South Florida Fair found a way to do both. Instead of no fair or a later fair, the ... [read more]
Pennsylvania Fairs Plan Ambitious Re-Opening Additions
From Mid-summer to Harvest season, dozens of fairs keep the agricultural history of Pennsylvania relevant to communities all across the state. Except of course for 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic ... [read more]
Arizona Fairs Coming Back in 2021; State Fair Moves to New Location
Fairs and carnivals are making their return to Arizona for 2021. A round-up of fair events reveals a celebratory mood is in store for the state, particularly as summer gives way to the more temperate ... [read more]
Oregon Fairs and Festivals Poised to Stage a 2021 Comeback
Oregon state and county fairs and festivals are on the verge of a comeback. Some events are still waiting for official confirmation from the state on opening guidelines. Many events are in the ... [read more]
Don Massie II, of Alpine Amusements, passes
Updated 5/25/2021
On May 23, 2021, just before the start of his 27th season of Alpine Amusement Co., Don Massie Jr. passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side.Born ... [read more]
Joe Citari, former owner of Dial Lighting, Passes
Joe Citari, former owner of Illinois based Dial Lighting, passed away on Wednesday from a long battle with ALS. Joe passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He was a long-time ... [read more]
Per-Cap Spending Records Set at Rescheduled Florida State Fair
When any year begins, the fair and outdoor event industry usually looks to the Florida fairs for signs of the season to come. The coronavirus era is no different, but this industry-wide examination ... [read more]
