Organizations

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

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

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

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

International Association of Amusement 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.
http://www.iaapa.org/

Leavenworth Historical Museum Association
Includes C.W. Parker Carousel Museum. Leavenworth, Kansas.
http://www.firstcitymuseums.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.
http://www.napha.org

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

New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
Descriptions of and links to amusement parks, arcades and family entertainment centers throughout New England.
http://www.neaapa.com/

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

The Showmen's League of America
An organization of showmen, carnival, outdoor amusement, circus, and professionals related to the outdoor amusement/entertainment industry.
http://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.
http://www.texasfairs.com/

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