By Sarah Blaskovich From The Dallas Morning News Dallas—The State Fair of Texas had the highest attendance of all fairs in 2022, industry news source Carnival Warehouse announced last week. The State Fair of Texas saw 2.5 million people at Dallas’ Fair Park in 2022, edging it just above the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s…

The Australian amusement industry has raised concerns that state shows—known as fairs in U.S.—festivals, and school fetes across the country could be shut down after surges in insurance costs have led to amusement vendors finding it difficult to obtain operating insurance. The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALRA) said prices of insurance coverage for…

The Midwest, also known as America’s Heartland, is home to a myriad of cultures. Immigration, over hundreds of years, has played a key role in developing its diverse food traditions, evident in its variety of delicious dishes—like classic Swedish meatballs, Polish perogies, German bratwurst, and hearty macaroni and cheese casseroles. Midwest food expert Capri Cafaro…

Summer’s end is celebrated around the rural United States with state fairs, where farmers gather for fun, food, and blue ribbons. This tradition was the setting for Phil Stong’s bestselling 1932 novel, simply called “State Fair.” It would inspire three film adaptations. The story follows an Iowa farm family, the Frakes, as they go to…