Inside the Annual Gibsonton Trade Show
If you've ever found yourself wandering through the gibsonton trade show in early February, you know exactly how surreal and exciting the whole experience can be. It's not your typical corporate event held in a sterile, air-conditioned convention center with rows of identical booths and people in stiff suits. Instead, this is the International Independent Showmen's Association (IISA) Trade Show and Extravaganza, and it's basically the heartbeat of the outdoor amusement industry. Set in the quirky, historical town of Gibsonton, Florida, this event is where the people who run our favorite fairs and carnivals come to do their heavy lifting for the year. ...