Archive For 2021
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Jeremy Parsons of the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, was named 2022 chair of the IAFE during the business meeting at the 2021 IAFE Convention & Trade Show. The Convention took place Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. A fair fanatic from an early […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Yesterday at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Annual Convention, Heritage Awards sponsored by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance were presented to five exceptional individuals in the field of fair management, according to IAFE President and CEO Marla Calico. The convention is taking place Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at the Henry B. […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The IAFE presented its prestigious Hall of Fame awards today during its annual Convention & Trade Show, taking place Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2021, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. For the first time in the assoication’s history, two people received the award in the same year: Jim […]
The DECEMBER 2021 issue includes: 2021 IAFE Convention and Trade Show come to San Antonio Annual Holiday Cooking Guide Gerstlauer, Ride Entertainment bring one-of-a-kind coaster to Texas Holiday merriment unfolds in parks across the country Almost 1.6 million attend Arizona State Fair The Great Frederick Fair has successful run Upgrades and a new slide in store for […]
SARASOTA, Fla. — Clair Hain, President and Owner of Great Coasters International, Inc., and Tim Viox, Co-Owner of Leisure Labs, LLC, announce a partnership with Sanoyas Rides Corporation to bring Tobu Zoo’s legendary Regina Wooden Roller Coaster back to its original glory! Sanoyas Rides Corporation President, Mr. Yoshio Nagamatsu, stated that “Great Coasters is the […]
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — The votes have been tallied and a victor made clear: Kennywood’s Kangaroo ride will feature the Vintage theming, including a ride logo, vibrant car designs and all-new LED lighting package when it makes its triumphant return in 2022 Nearly 12,000 votes were submitted to select the new style for the returning […]
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park has announced additions that will be unveiled in 2022, including a new restaurant and live music venue, a partnership with Georgia Beer Company, new and expanded festivals, new nighttime events, a new animal attraction and more. “These additions reflect our desire to create new and exciting experiences for […]
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Kozmo Klaus and his elves at Knoebels are hard at work making final preparations for their newest season of fun. On November 26, Joy Through the Grove – a Christmas light experience – will return for a second year. The drive through light display is open nightly November 26 through January 2 […]
AUSTIN — Virtuix, creator of the “Omni Arena” virtual reality esports attraction, celebrated its most successful IAAPA show ever, underscoring the continued rebound of the FEC industry. While the show had fewer attendants, many came with the intention to buy. “We’re thrilled about the success of Omni Arena at the show,” said Jan Goetgeluk, Founder and […]
VANCOUVER, Canada — WhiteWater had plenty to update everyone with at the IAAPA Expo 2021 in Orlando, Florida. The world has not stood still during the last 20 months, and WhiteWater outlined developments it has been making to its business, team, and products during that time. Projects have continued, and some notable openings this year […]
