Welcome to the website of the International Independent Showmen's Association, Inc., known
to most as the "Gibtown Showmen's Club". We are a non profit private
organization made up of people in the outdoor amusement industry. The original club
building opened in 1966 and has expanded to be the largest Showmen's Association in the
United States. We have grown to over 4500 members from all over the United States and
several foreign countries. For membership information refer to I.I.S.A. Membership
Qualifications.
We are also the home of the biggest trade show in the carnival
industry. Our annual "Super Trade Show and Extravaganza" will in 2009 celebrate
it's 41st year. Of the many trade shows in the country, we are most proud that ours is
held on the club grounds and thank our Trade Show Supervisors, Chairpersons and Committee
for their continued loyalty to make this Trade Show approximately 98% volunteer. For more
information regarding attending or exhibiting refer to the Trade Show section under the
events header..
We host many exciting activities during the season, so be sure to
refer to Events.