Funfair News and Features
Hull provides Showmen with another huge boost for business in backend run of fairs. After a bumper year in 2021 and record attendances in 2022, surely Hull Fair could not get any better for the Showmen in attendance? With fuel and living expenses edging up, the …
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The IRN-BRU Carnival, Scotland’s iconic funfair, is delighted to announce a proud partnership with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. The Carnival, which has been bringing joy …
Showmen at this year’s Nottingham Goose Fair enjoyed a 10-day stay for the second year running. Richard Sissons was on hand to capture some of those open. Amber Dowse and Danny Smith. Colin & Georgia Pawley – Colin has attended the Goose Fair for over …
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The Scottish Showman, who has travelled the UK widely, tells World’s Fair about the machines he’s had over the past 40 years. The Rotor I got the Rotor off my dad [Colin] when Joanne and I got married in 1984. We did Christmas at the …
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Warm sunny weather sees a strong finish for this year’s Nottingham Goose Fair with a reported 500,000 visitors enjoying the attractions. Last year’s Goose Fair opened for ten days for the first time in its modern history, and the event proved to be a massive …
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The flags were flying as it was back to business as usual for Robinsons as they make a successful return to the fair at Wibsey. September last year saw a very muted fair at Wibsey in Bradford, having taken place shortly after the passing of …
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Martin Burlin, Chairman of EAG Expo provides behind the scenes insight on what makes January’s annual industry gathering such a vital business and social event …
Lancashire Showman and former national Showmen’s Guild president David Wallis reflects on his long career – and why his Ice Maze works so well. “I don’t go chasing places now just for the money,” says David as we catch up during a week off the …
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Locals turn out to enjoy the wealth of fairground entertainment at this traditional Scottish event of Nairn Highland Games. Nairn is a small royal burgh in the Highlands of Scotland. The town boasts one of the Highlands’ finest beaches, and the seafront links with beach, …
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Last year should have seen the revival of Redditch Carnival, a once popular event in this Worcestershire town. However, with the late Queen passing away just a week before the event, the organisers of the carnival and the would-be participants were unanimous in agreeing that …
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