The Benton Franklin Fair in Kennewick, Washington, received a major upgrade in 2026 with the addition of a $12 million ...

North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) and the Indiana State Fair introduced one of the more innovative collaborations of the 2026 fair season: the Indiana State Fair Train. Operating daily from a ...

Founded in 2020, Cole Concessions has grown into a year-round operation offering a diverse lineup of midway food and beverage concessions. Co-owner Debbie Badami operates the company in partnership ...

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Patricia Ann “Pat” Skinner, co-owner of Skinner's Amusements of Marengo, Illinois, at the age of 90. Alongside her husband, Doug, their son, Doug ...

City of Fun Carnival, based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, has added two major pieces to its route after navigating an unusually complicated acquisition process. The first, Toxic, is an Italian-built Moser ...

IAAPA has announced the launch of IAAPA Insurance Solutions, a new licensed insurance agency designed to provide attractions industry operators, suppliers, and manufacturers with access to specialized ...

A late-summer heat wave challenged the 2026 Nebraska State Fair, contributing to a decline in attendance. However, fairground improvements, a diverse lineup of attractions ranging from the ...

Few, if any, other state fairs boast the fairgoer loyalty of the Minnesota State Fair. Aptly nicknamed the Great Minnesota Get-Together, the annual celebration of everything Minnesota has consistently ...

Running for a full month and packed with attractions, carnival rides and food concessions, the 136th OC Fair began July 17 and concluded Aug. 16. This year's theme was “Your Adventure Awaits,” and the ...

New additions and celebrations marked the 2026 Oregon State Fair, which ran Aug. 28 through Labor Day, Sept. 7, at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem. Gate admission was $12 for adults, $10 for ...

Karla Kinsel Anderson's fairytale wedding was a carnival of delights. Her nuptials took place this summer on the Butler Amusements midway at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California.