Affordability Sets Records for Erie County Fair and Strates Shows
An uptick in ticket scans, expansive community and agricultural programming, and promotions addressing affordability strengthened the now 186-year relationship between the Erie County Fair and its ... [read more]
Minnesota State Fair Honors 12 Vendors and Attractions with Best Awards
The Minnesota State Fair recognized 12 outstanding commercial exhibitors, concessions, attractions, and food and beverage vendors with its 2026 Best Awards. State Fair CEO Renee Alexander presented ... [read more]
Record Heat Marks California State Fair's Final Summer Run
Fireworks every Friday and Saturday, an exhibition focused on King Tut, the California First Peoples' Art Showcase, and triple-digit temperatures were among the experiences fairgoers found at the ... [read more]
Fair More, Spend Less: Affordability Pays Off for York State Fair
Affordability remains top of mind for most Americans. Financial journalists, economists and business observers may disagree on the performance of the 2026 economy, but there is broad agreement that ... [read more]
New Jersey State Fair & Sussex County Farm & Horse Show: The Garden State's Agritourism Event Destination
Sopranos, Bruce Springsteen, the Turnpike. New Jersey invokes many iconic images and urban stereotypes, but the reality is that the Garden State continues to live up to its nickname. New Jersey ... [read more]
Wet Weekends, Higher Costs, More Discounts, Otherwise 2026 Spring-Early Summer Season Saw Strong Turnout & Spending
Yes – weather tops the list of concerns for every operator in the fair and amusement industry in 2026 so far, but that's probably true every year. Nationwide, the first half of the year – ... [read more]
California Mid-State Fair Marks 80th Year with Record-Breaking Run
Celebrating its 80th year, the California Mid-State Fair posted strong numbers this July. Fair officials reported attendance of 433,208 for the 12-day event, which ran July 15 through July 26, and ... [read more]
Fanelli Amusements Bets on a Classic: New Scooter delivers family appeal while helping operators navigate labor challenges
Joe Fanelli of Fanelli Amusements attended IAAPA Expo 2025, the global attractions industry's premier event, looking for new rides. His major purchase was a new bumper car ride, The Scooter, by ... [read more]
Tasty Trends, Reimagined Staples & New Promotions: Midway foodies Forecast the Sweet, the Salty & the Higher Prices of 2026
Fair food has long been one of the biggest reasons people attend fairs, and in recent years its popularity has only grown. While concessionaires continue to face rising food, labor, and operating ... [read more]
Salem Fair: Heat Challenges Attendance, but America250 Boosts Marketing
Independence Day dominates the collective imagination of summer, and most fairs celebrate patriotism, an aspirational ideal shared by American communities. This year marks America's ... [read more]
