Amusement Park News

  The Texas State Fair announced this morning that there would be no state fair in Dallas in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In a post on social media, fair authorities made the following statement: It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the State Fair of Texas will not open for the 2020 season. Our mission at the Fair is to celebrate all things Texan and with that comes...being friendly, lending a helping hand, and looking out for others. This year, those essential traits of being a Texan matter more than ever. Right now, we must take care of our neighbors and loved ones. The Fair's commitment to our nonprofit mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement will continue. In addition, we commit to maintaining as many participation opportunities as possible for both livestock and creative arts - stay tuned for more updates on these contests. We have been around for 134 years and though we may not see each other in person this year, we ...   [read more]

  Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 edition of the New York State Fair has been cancelled, as announced by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo during a coronavirus briefing in Manhattan Monday morning.  The cancellation marks the first time in over 70 years that the fair has not taken place.The state fair has experienced a growth spurt the last couple of years, having broken attendance records in 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.  In 2019, the fair climbed to number 9 on CarnivalWarehouse.com's Annual Top 50 Fairs ranking having attracted over 1,329,275 visitors, up 3.9% over the previous year.In recent years, Cuomo has directed more than $100 million in state funding for upgrades at the fairgrounds.  In 2015, authorities made a bold decision and signed a 10 year contract with Wade Shows to provide the midway, replacing a long run by Strates Shows who had played the event for decades.  In 2016, the fair saw a major change on the midway with a ...   [read more]