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]
IISA Announces Dates for 2022 Gibtown Trade Show & Extravaganza
The International Independent Showmen's Association (IISA) announced today the dates for the 2022 Gibtown Trade Show and Extravaganza will be February 15-18, 2022.The dates are one week later ... [read more]
Illinois Relaxes Restrictions to allow Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals and Amusement Parks to Open
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a new phase for the state's mitigation plan on Thursday, a new "Bridge Phase" between Phases 4 and 5, that positively impacts events. Illinois is ... [read more]
Showmen's League of America donates $50,000 to the Outdoor Amusement Business Association
The Showmen's League of America is pleased to announce a decision to support the operations of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association with a donation of $50,000 to be issued by May 1, 2021. The ... [read more]
Connecticut Eases Restrictions: Amusement Parks & Outdoor Events may Re-Open on April 2
Connecticut Amusement Parks and outdoor event venues will be able to open at 50% capacity, with a cap of 10,000 people starting on April 2.Connecticut also announced that restaurants and other indoor ... [read more]
Ohio Governor Gives OK to Fairs and Festivals in 2021
In an announcement to come next week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will allow fairs and festivals to operate in the state with restrictions this Spring. The move will allow events up to 30% of ... [read more]
North Carolina to Allow Amusement Parks to Open with Capacity Limits
NC State Fair to Be Held
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order easing some stay at home orders and restrictions. Included in the order is the ability for amusement parks to open outdoors with 50% ... [read more]
Virginia to Relax Restrictions & Allow Outdoor Amusements to Reopen
BREAKING NEWS—Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam, held a press conference from Richmond on February 24th at 11am to give an update on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, hospitalizations, and to lift ... [read more]
BREAKING: New York to Open Theme Parks, Entertainment Centers and Reportedly, Carnivals
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, after almost a year of closures, has announced the ability for theme parks, entertainment centers and summer camps to open. The directive is expected to include ... [read more]
The Showmen's League of America Awards $82,000 in Scholarship Payments for 2021
The Showmen’s League of America (SLA) is pleased to announce the organization will award 44 students with scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. The SLA will also award two carnival ... [read more]
