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The Salem Fair, billed asthe largest free gate fair in America, kicked off with a rough start this season. The well-known Virginia fair ran from July 3 through July 15. Opening night was a bit of a disappointment, as the 14-acre fairgrounds was forced to shut down due to an onslaught of storms that ruined the festivities.“The biggest challenge that always faces the Salem Fair is the weather,” says Fair Manager Carey Harveycutter. “We have experienced half our days being affected by substantial rain just prior to opening that ......[read more]
For over 70 years, the National City Host Lions Club and the town of National City have co-sponsored a fun event for area residents on the 4th of July. Their annual Fourth of July Carnival at the town’s Kimball Park ran June 29 through July 4th this year, with games, rides, and fun food for sale by local nonprofits. With live music acts and contests such as the Miss National City Pageant there was plenty of fun for everyone, culminating with a fireworks display on the 4th of July. Attendance ranged between 40,000 and 50,000 guests, with ......[read more]
AMUSEMENT PARK NEWS
CARNIVAL ROUTES
Poor Jack Amusements
Allen Co. Fair | Lima, OH8/17/2018 - 8/25/2018
Butler Amusements
Western Idaho Fair | Boise, ID8/17/2018 - 8/26/2018
Ray Cammack Shows
Antelope Valley Fair | Lancaster, CA8/17/2018 - 8/26/2018
Fiesta Shows
Marshfield Fair | Marshfield, MA8/17/2018 - 8/26/2018
Powers & Thomas
Crawford County Fair | Meadville, PA8/18/2018 - 8/25/2018
Kissel Entertainment
Robertson County Fair | Springfield, TN8/20/2018 - 8/25/2018
CARNIVAL & FAIR INDUSTRY BUZZ
Deggeller Attractions announced on Thursday that the show has added a 4th spectacular roller coaster to its lineup, a Pinfari ZL42 Looping Roller Coaster. The coaster was purchased from a showman in Ireland and will be the only traveling coaster with a loop in the United States. The attraction is slated to be transported on five semi trailers and will debut in 2019. The show currently owns a Zierer Flitzer Coaster, SDC Riptide Coaster, and a L&T Enterprises Wild Mouse.
Posted by: Matt Cook on 8/17/2018
The 2018 Wisconsin State Fair concluded its 11 day run on Sunday, August 12 and reported a record attendance of 1,037,982 visitors through its gates. This is the sixth straight year that the fair has broken the 1 million attendees mark. In 2017, the fair recorded an attendance of 1,028,049.
Posted by: Matt Cook on 8/14/2018
2017 TOP 50 FAIRS
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Houston, TX
- Texas State Fair - Dallas, TX
- San Antonio Livestock Show & Ex. - San Antonio, TX
- Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul, MN
- San Diego County Fair - Del Mar, CA
INDUSTRY EVENTS
November 13 - 16, 2018
IAAPA Attractions Expo
Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL
November 25 - 28, 2018
IAFE Convention
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX
January 12 - 17, 2019
AIMS Safety Seminar
Galveston, TX
Galveston, TX
January 25 - 27, 2019
Halloween & Party Expo
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
February 5 - 8, 2019
IISF "Gibtown" Trade Show
Riverview, FL
Riverview, FL
