Work at state fairs

One of the free employment newspapers we picked up last winter in Florida had an ad for workers for the Florida State Fair, which is held in January each year. They were looking for ticket takers, ticket sellers, guest relations staff, trolley drivers, trolley attendants, ushers and more. Plus, vendors often hire local help for the fair. In my college days I once worked at the Orange Julius booth during the county fair in Del Mar, CA.

To find these events, keep your eyes open when looking at classified ads. Also, check WeekendEvents.com for a listing of all state fairs. Click on the state and you'll find the date it is held. You can give them a call or send an e-mail to find out when they hire and for what. This Web site also lists other festivals that may need extra workers. It's a great resource. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak

For ideas for working short-term at special events, see the 2nd edition of Jaimie Hall's Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, available at RVBookstore.com