UNSPSC 90151600: Travelling shows

UNSPSC 90151600 Travelling shows is a Class code that encompasses the design, production, and execution of live entertainment events, attractions, and performances. State and local governments procure under this code when establishing ongoing contracts or one-time arrangements for traveling entertainment components—from drone light shows and DJ services to seasonal ice skating experiences, carnival equipment, foam parties, and grandstand entertainment. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions buying curated entertainment experiences that serve multiple purposes: revenue generation, community gathering, campus programming, and tourism draw.

The issuing bodies span state departments (South Dakota Department of Agriculture, Michigan Department of Technology), higher education institutions (University of Texas at Austin, Savannah State University, Sam Houston State University), counties (Kenosha County Wisconsin, Volusia County Florida, Monroe County Florida, Stone Mountain Memorial Association in Georgia), cities (Dallas, Daytona Beach, New London, New Smyrna Beach, Conyers), school districts (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Texas), and regional purchasing cooperatives (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative Texas). Recent activity shows strong representation from Florida jurisdictions (Volusia County, Daytona Beach, Conyers, New Smyrna Beach, Monroe County) and multiple Texas entities. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs solicited piano services (RFP 27497DVAMANTEB53236, due July 24, 2026) for chapel performances at the Illinois Veterans Home Manteno facility; Kenosha County issued an RFP for full-season operation of a Fox River Park river tubing service (RFP 2614, due May 6, 2026); the City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department solicited proposals for full-service event production at Fair Park (RFP BHZ2600029887, due May 15, 2026); Los Alamos County procured a four-year entertainment buyer contract for its Summer Concert Series (RFP RFP2654, due June 1, 2026); and Savannah State University issued multiple eRFQs for Spring Fling 2026 entertainment elements including foam party and carnival equipment services (both due February 25, 2026). Geographic spread is concentrated in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and the Upper Midwest, with scattered activity in South Dakota, Illinois, Connecticut, and New Mexico. Qualification and insurance thresholds are consistently high across opportunities—general liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence is standard, often with additional insured requirements—and multi-year terms with renewal options predominate, signaling an intent to establish long-term operational relationships rather than one-off procurements.