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General Information/Submissions
Fairs & Expos has several departments that provide readers with up-to-date happenings in the fair industry. These departments depend on submissions from our members and are the best way to share information with others in the fair industry. Whether a fair, association, or fair-related business, there is a department to help you get your information out.
All e-mail submissions should be sent to Managing Editor Rebekah Lee at .
Feature Articles
Each issue of Fairs & Expos features several in-depth articles on a variety of topics written by IAFE members - both fair and associate members. Through these articles, readers get the benefit of valuable insights and expertise about everything from parking to agriculture. Click below to read examples of recent in-depth articles:
- Malignant Catarrhal Fever: Learning From a Tragedy - Karen LaFlamme
- One World, One Chance: Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle - Wayne Harmon
- Our Fair Has a Foundation! Now What Do We Do? - Chris Holloway
If you are an IAFE member and you've ever said to yourself, "I ought to write about that," consider submitting an article! Share your experiences, introduce ideas, or even express legitimate gripes that concern the fair industry. You don't have to be a grammatical expert - our staff will polish your prose and make you shine.
Articles should be approximately 1,500 words. Make sure you also submit a photo of the author and any other photos you'd like to accompany the article.
Fair Reports and Fair Photos
Fair reports contain all the important stats on recent fairs - attendance numbers, entertainment, themes, admission fees, and more. Keep others in the industry informed about your fair by submitting your report each year. We also publish photos from several fairs in each issue. Don't forget to scroll down for info on submitting photos of your fair!
Fair News and Associates in the News
The F&E staff enjoys writing about what's new with our member fairs and associates. If your fair or company has expanded, started a new program, signed a new artist, or introduced a new product or service, Fair News or Associates in the News is just the place to share your information. If you routinely send out news releases, add us to your mailing list ()! Don't forget to send us photos with brief descriptions.
Association Affairs
We like to share the highlights of our state and provincial associations of fairs meetings with our readers. Through our Association Affairs department, state and provincial associations can submit programming information regarding their upcoming meetings, as well as highlights after the meetings have taken place. Photos with brief descriptions are always welcome.
Associate Close-Up
The Associate Close-up department recognizes our associate members and all of their contributions to the fair industry. The path to building a business often has several twists and turns, and each issue features the story of how one company became what it is today. If you would like to submit information for Associate Close-Up, see the specific guidelines below. Be sure to send a head and shoulders photograph of the owner, president, or manager, and any other photographs which might enhance the article.
Specific information should include
- history and background of your business
- type of product/service you provide
- area served
- total number of key personnel and names of key staff members
- personal biographical information
- photo of the owner, president, or manager and any other photos you'd like to include.
The Insider
The Insider is a place for you to share special announcements with your fellow IAFE members. Submissions to The Insider vary, but often include topics like anniversaries, awards, births, new hires, promotions, retirements, weddings, and graduations. Accompanying photos are always welcome.
Other features of Fairs & Expos written by our own staff include:
Eco Spot is a regular feature of the F&E, reporting on the efforts of our members to 'green' their fairs. Each issue's in-depth article focuses on a specific fair's projects or program. Additionally, sidebar items such as tips and resources as well as advertisements from IAFE Associate Members offering 'green' products and/or services can be found in the Eco Spot.
Directors Corner - We reguarly feature a biography of a recently elected member of the IAFE's board of directors.
Spotlight on Competitive Exhibits/Agriculture - Each issue features a winning entry from the IAFE's Agriculture and Competitive Exhibit Awards Contests.
Washington Update - Readers get the latest on the legislative issues that concern fairs and non-profit organizations.
Internet 101 - This regular feature gives valuable tips for web site and e-mail issues, from site design to identity theft to e-newsletters.
Educational Resource Update - The IAFE offers several products, programs, and informational tools to help you make your fair the best it can be. This regular feature keeps members up to date on the latest our Education Department has to offer.
Submitting Photos
Fairs & Expos will accept electronic photos in the following file formats: .tiff, .eps, and .jpg. To ensure proper quality, please send photos with a minimum of 300 dpi. Saving files in .jpg format will reduce the size of the e-mail, which helps reduce your uploading and our downloading time. Any files over 1 MB need to be sent one at a time in separate e-mails.
Please send electronic photos for inclusion in the magazine to . Don't forget to include descriptions or explanations in your e-mail.
Mailing or Faxing Submissions
If you wish to mail information to be included in Fairs & Expos, please send to:
ATTN: Fairs & Expos
3043 E. Cairo St.
Springfield, MO 65802
Fax your submissions to: 417.862.0156
