Showmen’s Museum Events
The museum is open to the public every weekend from 12 P.M. to 5 P.M. See what we’ve done with the place just in the last year. We have added so many exhibits and memorabilia inside and out.
2023 Events
Riverfest 2023 Carnival and Circus April 6 – 8 2023
This year the annual ‘Riverfest’ fundraiser for the Showmen’s Museum will offer a wonderful new aspect for four days running from April 6th through the 9th.
The impressive Shrine Circus will be under the big top and in conjunction with all the rides on the magnificent Arnold Amusements midway. This is a first for not only the Riverfest event but for the Riverview / East Bay area and promises to draw huge crowds from all over Hillsborough county and surrounding Florida areas.
As usual, the event will take place behind the Showmen’s Club and is being well advertised by both the Shriners organization and the Museum.
This may well be one of the biggest events ever hosted by the club this year and you’ll certainly want to mark your calendars for this one.
For more info such as ticket prices and times, call the Showmen’s Club office during business hours Mon-Fri- between 10 A.M. and 5 p.m. @ (813) 677-3590
2023 IISA TRADE SHOW & EXTRAVAGNZA
February 14 – 17, 2023
The World’s Largest International Carnival Trade Show
MUSEUM OPEN 10 am – 6 pm During Tradeshow
Jamboree Museum Fundraiser – Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Help us raise money for the IISA Carnival Museum!
Special Steak Dinner is available from 6:00-8:00 pm. Get your tickets early!
Inquire at the IISA main office.
PAST EVENTS
2022
3rd ANNUAL RIVERFEST
2021 Trade Show: February 16-19
MUSEUM OPEN 10 am – 6 pm During Tradeshow
TRADE SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE WITH COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
After much thought and consideration, the supervisors of the IISF Super Trade Show and Extravaganza have decided to move forward with our scheduled event.
We understand your concerns but please know that we will do everything we possibly can to make our vendors and attendees as safe as possible.
To help in our efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, we will follow CDC guidelines and protocol. We continue to monitor CDC, State, and local health department guidelines and will adapt to those changes accordingly.
THE MUSEUM WILL ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES:
- Badges Must Be Worn
- Hand Washing & Sanitizing: Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be located throughout the facility.
- Face Masks: Everyone will be required to wear a face mask the entire time you are visiting the museum and this will be strictly enforced.
- Social Distancing: We encourage social distancing.
We understand that the majority of our group is older now, but we also realize that this disease is not generational..it affects everyone and knows no boundaries. We want to keep this event safe and fun for all in this most difficult year
2020 Past Events
MUSEUM OPEN 10 am – 6 pm During Tradeshow
ANNUAL IISA TRADE SHOW & EXTRAVAGANZA
– February 5 – 8, 2020
The World’s Largest International Carnival Trade Show
Our annual Super Extravaganza and Trade Show plays host annually to the largest array of products pertaining to the amusement industry from around the world. Some of the exhibits you can expect to see include rides, food supplies and equipment, concession trailers, electrical supplies, insurance companies, novelty items, plush toys, jewelry and much more. There are over 300 different exhibits to browse. If you are in the carnival industry or related amusement business, we are the place to come to do your shopping.
Visit The Museum During Tradeshow – 10 am – 6 pm
Bikefest- January 17 – 19, 2020
The 2020 Gibtown Motorcycle Rally kicks off January 17 through January 19, 2020 at the IISA Club Grounds in Riverview, Florida. Bike Fest features live entertainment, stunt shows, food and beverage vendors, and merchandise vendors. Come on down and let us entertain you, and don’t forget to bring your bike! Parking is available for over 10,000 bikes (and cars).
Admission and parking are FREE!
For more Information – https://gibtownbikefest.com/Default.asp?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gibtownbikefest/
ANNUAL CIRCUS – January 11th, 2020
2019
RECENT EVENTS
Channel 13 Visits The Showmen’s Museum
Fox13 … Live Segment with Ken Suarez reporting from the museum
March 2019
Showmen’s Riverfest Carnival 2019
March 21st – March 24th
For more info call 813 677-3590
February 2019
Channel 8 Visits The Showmen’s Museum
Feb 1st, 2019 WFLA Channel 8 Daytime Show
February 17th, 2019
51st Annual IISA Tradeshow February 5 – 8, 2019
Our annual Super Extravaganza ad Trade Show plays host annually to the largest array of products pertaining to the amusement industry from around the world. Some of the exhibits you can expect to see include rides, food supplies and equipment, concession trailers, electrical supplies, insurance companies, novelty items, plush toys, jewelry and much more. There are over 300 different exhibits to browse. If you are in the carnival industry or related amusement business, we are the place to come to do your shopping.
The Super Tradeshow and Extravaganza is held across the street at the Showmen’s Club located at:
6915 Riverview Drive in scenic Gibsonton, FL
January 2019
Gibtown Bike Fest
– January 10 – 13, 2019
Bands and entertainment daily!
Held across the street from the museum at the Showmen’s Club: 6915 Riverview Drive in scenic Gibsonton, FL