Thought to be recession-proof, carnival industry hopes for return of crowded fairs
Lloyd Sowers reports
GIBSONTON, Fla. - The annual International Showman’s trade show, put on by the Gibsonton-based International Showman’s Association in southern Hillsborough County, was almost decimated this year by COVID-19, according to its organizer, Lee Stevens.
It s usually slides, rides, and smiles as far as you can see, but they re fewer and further between in 2021.
The carnival industry is said to be recession-proof, so there are still all kinds of carnival rides, games, and equipment for sale in the event s 52nd year. Now we find out it s not virus-proof, offered Todd Kunz of Galaxy Amusement and Sales.