Showmen Association Members get FREE Admission to the IISF Trade Show in Gibtown on Thursday

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, members of the OABA, NICA, and all other Showmens Associations will be admitted to the IISF Trade Show for FREE.  All members must show a paid, 2011 membership card.

The IISF Trade Show kicks off February 7 through February 11, 2012 in Gibsonton, FL.  Visit http://gibtownshowmensclub.com for more information.

See Ya in Gibtown!

  Posted by Matt Cook on 1/27/2012

Jean George of Georges Finer Foods Passes
Jean George of Georges Finer foods past away late Saturday or earlier Sunday morning. Services are Tuesday night at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens 2323 W Brandon Blvd. in Tampa.   Service will take place at 1PM Wednesday.  Posted by Matt Cook on 1/24/2012

Don Prevost Passes

We are sad to inform the passing of long time industry concessionaire, Don Prevost.  More details will be posted as they become available.  More information can be found on our message board by clicking here.

  Posted by Matt Cook on 12/29/2011

Marion County Fair Moves Dates, Changes Midway Operators
The Marion County Fair Board (Indiana) voted to change the dates for the 2012 fair from late July to early June.  The midway has been provided by Drew Exposition for the past 26 years and will now be serviced by North American Midway Entertainment.  The Fair is scheduled to take place June 22-30, 2012.  Posted by Matt Cook on 12/15/2011