UNSPSC 90151600: Travelling shows

UNSPSC 90151600 Travelling shows is a Class code. State and local governments are buying event production, entertainment, and activation services under this code—particularly seasonal attractions, entertainment consulting, DJ and musician services, parade planning, rigging and technical production for venues, and educational programming. The buying base spans state purchasing departments, universities, county convention bureaus, city entertainment offices, school districts, and special-purpose districts. Recent solicitations show a mix of turnkey seasonal operations (ice skating rinks, sleigh rides), professional services (DJ, piano, consulting), and technical infrastructure (rigging, audio-visual, truss installation). Scope ranges from full facility management with revenue sharing to labor-only placements and equipment rental with hourly billing.

Recent activity spreads across Nevada, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Illinois, and California. The Nevada Division of State Parks is requesting proposals for Sand Harbor Sleigh Ride services (RFP, proposals due November 5, 2026) with seasonal horse-drawn operations October 31 through April 1, mandatory weekend and holiday hours, minimum two sleighs, and revenue sharing tied to park use fees; the incumbent generated over $60,000 in annual fees. The Georgia World Congress Center Authority is seeking audio-visual and production rigging services (RFP, proposals due September 30, 2026) as preferred and exclusive providers across multiple Atlanta-area facilities for trade shows, conventions, and activations, with evaluation weighted 70 percent technical and 30 percent financial (minimum 32 percent commission to GWCCA). The City of Conyers is soliciting a Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating Experience operator (RFP, proposals due July 2, 2026) for mid-November 2026 through late January 2027, with turnkey ice rink, skate rentals, staffing, and optional ancillary attractions under revenue-share or flat-fee structures. Savannah State University has posted DJ services RFPs twice (most recent due August 11, 2026) for one-year terms with four renewal options. The Pinellas County Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking truss structure installation and removal (ITQ, due July 30, 2026) for 12 to 20 annual event deployments including festivals and holiday activations, with SBE set-aside preference. Activity is continuous but episodic—opportunities cluster around seasonal attractions, facility-based operations, and academic or municipal event programming.