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Woods Family Concessions History
Woods Family Concessions was founded in 1927 by
James "Jack" and Ida Woods. They started with long range shooting
galleries and a penny arcade. The business grew and they soon added
food and confection stands. Jack Sr. and Rose Mary Woods, who took
over in 1958, worked hard to expand the business and improve on the
ground work of Jack and Ida. The business continued to grow and the
route was expanded when Jack II and Jackie Woods bought the business
in 1980. Since then, with the help of J.R. III and Denise Woods and
Jennifer (Woods) and Bo Ramsey, the business has grown to yet
another level. We continue to work together to provide quality food
and entertainment to the patrons of the events we attend.
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Jack Woods Sr. was inducted into the
Ohio Fair Managers Association Hall of Fame in January
of 2005. The award was presented posthumous in
recognition of his outstanding dedication and willing
service to the Ohio Fair Industry. |
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Pictured at right with the
award plaque are: Jim Woods, Rose Mary Woods, and Jack
Woods II. |
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Jack and Jackie Woods are heavily
active in many Fair Industry Associations. They both
hold Certified Concessionaire Executive Designations
(CCE) from the National Independent Concessionaires
Association (NICA). They have also both served on
many Fair Committees and headed many roundtable
discussions and seminars with various fair
organizations. |
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Jack Woods is a Past President of
the National Independent Concessionaires Association
(NICA) and the Greater Ohio Showmen's Association (GOSA).
He is the current Food Concession Manager of the
Warren County Fair in Lebanon, OH. |
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Jackie Woods is the current
Managing Secretary of the Logan County Fair in
Bellefontaine, OH. |
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Pictured below are advertisements
from the 1994 Greater Ohio Showmen's Association
Yearbook and Buyer's Guide. |
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