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Did you know the demolition derby is 70 years old?

Stock car promoter Larry Mendelsohn kicked things off on Long Island in the 1950s. Turns out, fans will absolutely pay to watch cars wreck each other on purpose.

Fairs picked it up and ran with it. Seven decades later, it still draws the biggest crowd of the night.

Drop a 💥 if the derby is the main event for you.

Did you know the corn dog was invented at a state fair?

In 1942, brothers Neil and Carl Fletcher rolled out the "Corny Dog" at the Texas State Fair in Dallas.

Hot dog on a stick, dipped in cornmeal batter, fried to gold. Fair food was changed forever.

Drop a 🌭 if the corn dog is a non-negotiable on your fair list.

Did you know the carousel used to be a weapon?

Long before the painted horses and the calliope music, knights used spinning platforms to practice jousting. Lances out, rings up, full speed.

Glad we kept the spinning and lost the lances.

Drop a 🎠 if the carousel is still your go-to ride.

New look. Same great fair. 🎡

Here’s a before-and-after look at the new Shiawassee County Fair website we launched ahead of this year’s fair season. Easier navigation, a cleaner design, and a better experience for fairgoers on every device.

If you’re in Michigan this August, be sure to check them out starting August 9th!

Check out the full new web experience here: shiawasseefair.com

🎉 Welcome to the family, Jefferson City Jaycees Fair !

We're thrilled to announce that the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair in Jefferson City, Missouri has officially joined the Fairs.com platform!

Heading into its 76th year in 2026, this beloved Mid-Missouri tradition has been bringing the capital city together since 1950. Hosted by the Jefferson City Jaycees, the fair transforms the Jaycees Fairgrounds into a six-day celebration of community, summer, and small-town fun. From a thrilling midway packed with rides and classic fair food to live entertainment, family-friendly attractions, and the kind of summer-night memories that stick with you for a lifetime — the Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair is where neighbors become friends and friends become family. Mark your calendars: the 2026 fair runs July 27 – August 1.

It's partnerships like these that fuel our mission: giving great fairs the modern tools they deserve while honoring the traditions that make them timeless.

Welcome aboard, Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair. We are honored to partner with you. 🎡

Did you know the ice cream cone was basically an accident?

At the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes. The waffle guy in the next booth rolled up his waffles to help.

One improv moment, one of America's favorite desserts.

Drop a 🍦 if you can't leave a fair without one.

Danielle, Dakota & Harlee are in Orlando, FL for the 75th Annual Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows Convention! Be sure to stop in and say hi to them at the Fairs.com booth 🎡

The fairs that grow next year are already growing this week.

Not in ticket sales. In the data — who clicked, who scrolled past, who signed up for the email list, who bought again. That's where next season's playbook is hiding.

90% of Americans are on social media. 58% check a brand's socials before they ever hit the website. And digital reaches them for less than $2.15 per thousand views.

This week's blog digs into what the numbers are actually telling fair operators — and what to do about it before the next gate opens.

Fairs.com is built for the long game. Growth shouldn't feel like a guess.

https://www.fairs.com/post/growth-strategies-for-fairs-what-the-data-tells-us

Save the date 🗓️

We're going live right here on Wednesday, May 13 at 1PM EST for a full hour of open Q&A — no script, no holding back.

Bring whatever's been on your mind heading into fair season and we'll do our best to answer it.

RSVP in our Events tab so we can send you a reminder. Already got a question? Drop it below 👇

🎉 Welcome to the family, Clark County Fair !

We're thrilled to announce that the Clark County Fair in Springfield, Ohio has officially joined the Fairs.com platform!

With roots tracing back to 1840 and a permanent home since 1947, the Clark County Fair has been a cornerstone of southwest Ohio for generations.

Run by the Clark County Agricultural Society, this fair is built around a mission of helping youth grow in knowledge and character through the Fair. From 4-H and FFA shows and the Junior Fair Auction to livestock events at the Champions Center — "The Midwest's Premier Livestock & Expo Center" — plus year-round happenings like the Heartland Classic Horse Show and Senior Day, these fairgrounds stay alive with community all year long. Mark your calendars: the 2026 Clark County Fair runs July 24–31!

It's partnerships like these that fuel our mission: giving great fairs the modern tools they deserve while honoring the traditions that make them timeless.

}Welcome aboard, Clark County Fair. We are honored to partner with you. 🌾