Organizations

Amusement and Music Operators Association - Providing leadership for the amusement, music, entertainment and vending industry features industry news, standards and membership information.
www.amoa.com

Amusement Resource.Com - World's largest online directory of amusement centers, parks suppliers, manufactures and consultants.
www.amusementresource.com/

AmuseNET - The internet collection of companies supporting the amusement park industry.
www.amusenet.com/

International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) - Membership organization. Meta-association interested in the improvement of fairs and allied fields.
www.fairsandexpos.com/

International Association of Amusment Parks and Attractions - Trade association created to serve family fun centers, amusement parks, waterparks, attractions and the manufacturers and suppliers that serve them. Includes trade show information, calendar of events, and publications.
www.iaapa.org

International Laser Tag Association, Inc. - The non-profit trade group for the laser tag and lasergame industry. We assist others in researching, starting, and playing in our industry.
www.lasertag.org/

National Amusement Park Historical Association - Facts and figures about the amusement park industry, learn about the history of the industry, and where the world's oldest amusement parks are located.
www.napha.org

National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. (NICA) - Striving toward the betterment of communication between fairs, festivals and independent concessionaires across the USA.
www.nicainc.org/

Outdoor Amusement Business Association - Provides ride safety information and statistics, industry news, and code of ethics. Includes members only section.
www.oaba.org

Parker Carousel, Fred Harvey, Leavenworth city history - Carousel by C.W. Parker Museum in Leavenworth. Formation of the National Fred Harvey Museum
www.firstcitymuseums.org/

The Showmen's League of America - An organization of showmen, carnival, outdoor amusement, circus, and professionals related to the outdoor amusement/entertainment industry.
showmensleague.org

Texas Association of Fairs & Events (TAF&E) - Membership group that exists to help promote the value and importance of fairs, festivals and special events. Texas event calendar, list of officers, workshop schedule, and convention and trade show details.
www.texasfairs.com/

World Waterpark Association - Official member site, provides tools for locating member parks.
www.waterparks.org