How to Work for a Carnival
Warm weather means time for carnivals in most areas. Carnivals can be found at State and County fairs or in the parking lot of the local grocery store. People who work for carnivals have a "gypsy" life style. If you like the idea of spending six months out of each year traveling through the heartland of America, then working for a carnival may be for you.
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Instructions
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Look for carnival companies that are hiring. These can be found on the Internet or through city offices where permits are granted for carnivals.
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Apply online for large carnival companies that hire throughout the year.
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Prepare to submit to mandatory drug screening when applying to larger companies.
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Enjoy living out of a trailer in a different town every 10 to 12 days.
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Be available to pull up stakes and travel for at least six months out of every year. Some carnival companies work year round, following the warm weather.
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Have good enough health to work 12 hours or more per day in a variety of weather conditions and climates.
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Understand that working for a carnival pays very little. Carnival employees sometimes have to pay for lodging which also cuts into their profits.
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Tips & Warnings
Look around and compare offers from different carnival companies. There are good quality companies out there with higher standards of personal appearance and who take better care of their employees.
Comments
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And a hot shower.....as long as you learn how to hook up water and power..still sometimes in the hight of season places run short and more help ends up under rides in trucks.and yes in the joints...(games)..Be smart when looking into this kind of life for the first time..always leave the means to get home if things go sour.If your future employer is from your city..ask if they come home for the winter or stay south..my last word of advice.. no matter what youve done before..no matter what you think you know..forget 90% of it this is a different world the gypsy lifestyle comes with gypsy rules out there no matter where you come from..you are now adopted into a family..and we treat each other as so. but first we have to get to know you. and our oppinion may change everyday.its best to to learn to keep the mouth shut(unless your in a game)and ears open...the sooner you learn how things are done and management progression.. seniority..and finally how to get your job done with out someone holding your hand.. the better it will get..youll either learn to love it, or to hate it..once its in your blood its hard to get it out... most importantly..have fun, learn something of the state or country you live in..I may not have gotten rich in my 20 + years out there... but I like to think Ive lived a richer life..
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I don't think its too misleading... alot of shows out there have bunkhouses.. so even tough you don't have all the perks of having your own home... I.E kitchen, living room, toilet... you have a good chance to at least have a bed and maybe room for a dorm fridge /microwave.
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itsme7811
Jan 19, 2009
This is a good article, but Step 4 is misleading. You may not have a trailer to live in unless you provide it, and if you do be prepared to pay for the dings -- electric, water, spot rent. Some people live in tents, or in their game, or under their ride or wherever they can find! -
itsme7811
Jan 19, 2009
This is a good article, but Step 4 is misleading. You may not have a trailer to live in unless you provide it, and if you do be prepared to pay for the dings -- electric, water, spot rent. Some people live in tents, or in their game, or under their ride or wherever they can find!
