Kansas State Fair: Attendees Get Fairified With Expanded Influencer Marketing, NAME Midway & Grandstand Sell-Outs
Few states are as emblematic of America's heartland as the Sunflower State and its annual state fair, which dates back to 1873, has been on a growth trajectory post-lockdown. The fair has upped ... [read more]
Former Canadian Parliamentarian Takes Over CNE Days Before Welcoming 1.46 Million Fairgoers
A fair manager's first fair as manager can often be described as a trial by fire. For Mark Holland, the new CEO of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), his freshman fair was not just an ordeal of ... [read more]
Big Fresno Fair Shines with Record Crowds and Fresh Attractions in 2025
The Big Fresno Fair retains its title of big, with the 12-day event offering spaces to hundreds of vendors and exhibitors. With good weather and a robust concert line up and carnival midway, the fair ... [read more]
Central Washington Fair Celebrates Dairy Heritage at 2025 Fair
Running September 19th through 28th, the Central Washington Fair had a 2025 theme designed to celebrate the Yakima Valley's strong dairy industry: “Cowabunga – It's Fair Time.” The ... [read more]
Kissel Debuts Mascots & Theme Park Experience at Kentucky State Fair
The Kentucky State Fair continued its post-pandemic growth with a strong outing this year. The website claims attendance is more than 600,000. For two consecutive years, the fair hasn't made ... [read more]
Alameda County Fair: Great Attendance and Weather
An 18-day run for the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, California, concluded with an increase in both fair attendance and carnival wristband purchases. The early summer weather was perfect with ... [read more]
Washington State Fair Does the Puyallup Right
Echoing the state fair's former name as the Puyallup, this year's theme was “Do the Puyallup!” based on a classic jingle, as the fair celebrated its 125th year. Held at the largest event ... [read more]
The Soundtrack of Summer Cranks Up Indiana State Fair's Volume
The Indiana State Fair overcame an intense late summer heatwave to sustain its position as an iconic Midwestern state fair. The fair dates back to 1852 and until 2023, the fair ran 17 or 18 days ... [read more]
Bucking Broncos of Fun at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in 2025
The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo celebrated its 105th year this season at the fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon. Running from July 30 through August 3, the event was packed with entertainment and ... [read more]
Showcase Your Fair Face Marketing Theme Draws Crowds For Nebraska State Fair
Several years ago, the Nebraska State Fair adopted a perennial marketing tagline - Nothing More Nebraskan. Like other fairs, using the same theme for multiple year enriches overall branding, ... [read more]
