With It, For It.

We move truss joints, run lead line, and captivate guests. We know what it takes to put on a show and get it all down the road, fueled by coffee and willpower.APRON connects carnival and amusement industry members with news, trend analysis, historical preservation, and most importantly, each other.

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ABOUT APRON

         APRON was founded in 2025 with a focus on celebrating and connecting Amusement Workers worldwide.
         The internet is the newest frontier of this industry: digital sales, online networking, and the instantaneous sharing of knowledge can benefit us all.         Joining a showmen's club or business organization is a fantastic step – but it can be intimidating. Prepare yourself by developing a network of connections, information, and resources to climb higher.         As an organization, we have an obligation to unify our members under a clear mission, and set of values with which we set out to achieve them.

Mission

  • Connect Amusement Workers of all areas. Games, Rides, Food, Art, Circus, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Management, Historical Preservation – if you've ever posed for a show ID, you're welcome here.

  • Share free information and resources. Amusement industry news, history, and business advice. We excel in the present by learning from our past.

  • Preserve and Promote Carnival & Amusement History. Too often, the historical contributions of certain types of people are erased.

Values

  1. SAFETY. Above all else, we prioritize safety, especially the safety of children. From ride inspection to helping lost children at a fair. We speak up about mistreatment, exploitation, and neglect.

  2. PROFESSIONALISM toward others in our industry, from coworkers to customers, regardless of race, nationality, gender, orientation, immigrant status, Veteran status, disability, neurodivergence, age, or political affiliation.

  3. INTEGRITY in your work. Be honest, fair, and trustworthy with coworkers, employees, and customers alike.

  4. PERSEVERANCE. This industry is a rollercoaster – don't give up because of a rainy day! Always learn, grow, and improve from your mistakes.

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REQUEST INFO

         Are you a Carnival or Amusement Industry worker? We'd love for you to join us!
         Just remember, we have plenty of FREE profiles and online groups.
         Our Private Facebook Group, Private Forums, and LinkedIn Group are free to join! We have a public FB page, too.
         Paid Membership earns you a vote in APRON decisions, and a discount in our shop. Shows, Clubs, and Organizations are welcome to become affiliated and offer discounted APRON Membership to their members.
         Please fill out this form so we can send you more information.

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Welcome!

🎯 Games & Novelties

  • Agent

  • Clerk

  • Lights & Software

  • Manager

  • Stock Importer

  • Stock Supplier / Distributor

🎪 Entertainment

  • Acrobat

  • Character Actor

  • Circus Performer

  • Costume Design

  • Illusionist

  • Krewe Member

  • Magician

  • Musician

  • Set & Scene Decoration

  • Sideshow Act

  • Stunt Performer

🍿 Food

  • Concessionaire

  • Food Distribution

  • Prep & Cooking

🎨 Art

  • Airbrushing

  • Face Painting

  • Hair Braiding & Tinsel

  • Henna

  • Ride Wrapping

  • Shirt Printing

  • Sign Maker

  • Signwriting

🎡 Rides

  • Engineer

  • Maintenance

  • Operator

  • Restoration

  • Safety Inspection

🛠️ Support

  • CDL Driver

  • Forklift Operator

  • Insurance Underwriter

  • Landscaping

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Maintenance

  • Sanitation

  • Tickets

  • Welding

🏭 Manufacturing

  • Concession Trailer Fabrication

  • Ride Design & Engineering

  • Stock & Toy Mfg.

  • Top, Tent, and Tarp Making

🎠 Special Cases

  • H-2B Workers

  • Historians

  • Raised on the Midway

  • Retirees

For All Carnival & Amusement Industry Workers! Contact Us