Merriams Midway Shows

01/01/2022

Thank you to all the amazing staff, and fair boards that made 2021 so successful. Bring on 2022!

06/24/2021

The countdown is on, ! The Official Sturgis Falls Celebration, Inc. returns this Friday so get the details on the weekend's events including the parade and live entertainment at www.sturgisfalls.org/. 🍉

06/23/2021

We are excited to have so many fun events at the Bemidji Jaycees 77th Annual Water Carnival!

For more information about the events and to register for the events online, please visit our website at www.bemidjijaycees.com!

02/25/2021

The Showmen’s League of America (SLA) is pleased to announce the organization will award 44 students with scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. The SLA will also award two carnival ...

02/02/2021

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of longtime friend and employee Judy Cummings.. We will miss you Judy...God Speed..

01/05/2021

The Sturgis Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 45th Annual Celebration - Visions of Summer with poster art by Kate Brennan Hall.

Selected to serve as dignitaries include: James and Cynthia Kenyon as Grand Marshals and James and Leanna Zimmer as Host and Hostess. The 2021 Cornerstone Award will honor Taylor Veterinary Hospital.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 45th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration!

01/01/2021

From our family to yours!!! Bring on 2021!!!

07/07/2020

Fourth of July looks better from horseback...
President Merriam whoops it up old west style!

07/05/2020

We miss you!!! Stay safe! Happy Independence Day!!

05/14/2020

Hi Merriams friends! Just wanna say we miss all of you so much and are hoping to see an end in sight!! Keep safe, and when the time comes we will be stronger and more united than ever!!!

HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — COVID-19 has canceled many fairs, and summer gatherings, which in turn impacts traveling food vendors. One Hartford vendor is adjusting to the situation. Just a mile n…

05/14/2020

We miss our fairs!!! Hope to see you all soon!!!

Hungry for a funnel cake or a corn dog? You don’t have to hope that carnivals and festivals are able to open later this summer.

03/19/2020

Effective immediately, out of concern for our employees, guests and the communities we serve , we feel a responsibility to cease operations temporarily. We urge all of you to do your part in protecting yourself, family and friends. At no other time have we been so dependent on each other to keep everyone safe. Please take necessary precautions put out by our local and national government, along with the CDC.
As of right now our remaining Texas Dates; Portland, Hearne, and Freer have been postponed for a later date to follow. Please keep an eye on our page for any and all updates.
Here at Merriams Midway Shows, we truly look forward to serving you and coming back stronger than ever.

Todd Merriam

03/13/2020

Good afternoon carnival friends... A little message..
Our Top Priority on Merriams Midway Shows is always the safety and the well being of our guests and staff.. We are always monitoring updates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization..
Here at Merriams we have significantly enhanced our cleaning and sanitation efforts on all guest and employee touch points..
The situation is fluid and ever changing..
As per some questions on our page.. We are open.. Thank you to everyone.. Stay safe.. Please keep an eye on our Facebook for any and all changes to our schedule! Thanks again

03/07/2020

Well friends it’s official! Dale’s book has finally been published! Please enjoy! Available on Amazon!!

It’s a story of an American family, and a truly unique American industry. One that is colorful with its own lifestyle, its cast of characters, its sub-culture, and, yes, to some extent, its own language. From its birthplace at the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago, to its present popula...

02/04/2020

Dale and Alicia Merriam...

02/02/2020

Merriams Midway Shows is saddened by the death of a dear friend and former employee Marion Nealon.. Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight and say a prayer .. Life is fragile..

01/17/2020

Hi Carnival friends! This week is our annual convention ! Come see us in Room 204 at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, Mn!! Hope to see ya!

01/01/2020

09/11/2019

Share please!

08/23/2019

See ya next year!!!

Fair dates are confirmed! 🎠
July 15-19, 2020

08/02/2019

Come check us out next week! What a great fair!! So proud to be apart of Nobles County Fair!

Don't forget to stop out and buy you presale wristband tickets for only $15.00.Each presale ticket is good for 1 day each, can be purchased at Hyvee, Fareway, Bob n Steve's, Worthington Chamber, Radio Works, & The Adrian Coop.

Wristbands hours are:
Thursday: 5pm-11pm
Friday: 5pm-11pm
Saturday: 1pm-7pm
Sunday: 1pm-7pm

07/26/2019

Today a longtime friend of Merriams and former employee Debbie Greimann passed away in San Antonio after a short battle after having a devastating stroke.. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband Wade and their entire family...

07/24/2019

Opening Day!!!

07/18/2019

The Redwood County Fair and Merriams Midway Shows Thanks Farmward Cooperative! Come out we are open!!

07/08/2019

Redwood County Fair

With a little more than a week before the the start of the fair, we along with our friends at TZD (Towards Zero Deaths), the Redwood Falls Police Department, the Redwood County Sheriff's Office, and North Memorial Ambulance will be offering "Joyride" a FREE sober ride home anywhere within the City of Redwood Falls, Friday July 19th and Saturday, July 20th from 10:30pm-1:30am