TapNGo Partners With Wade Shows To Revolutionise US Fairs

Published on December 3, 2025

In a move set to revolutionise event management and tourism, TapNGo, a leader in cashless payment and access control technology, has partnered with Wade Shows to implement its state-of-the-art platform across major fairs and events nationwide. This collaboration promises to transform the experience for both organisers and guests by replacing Wade Shows’ legacy system with TapNGo’s cutting-edge cashless technology, aimed at enhancing the guest experience and boosting operational efficiency.

Seamless Transition for Wade Shows

The onboarding process began in June and marked the beginning of an extensive, technical transition. TapNGo’s team worked closely with Wade Shows to ensure a smooth switch to their proprietary platform during the active event season. Despite the challenges posed by the mid-season transition, the process was executed without disrupting any operations at major fairs such as the New York State Fair, Oklahoma State Fair, Delaware State Fair, and others. This seamless integration was achieved through precise coordination and technical customization.

The introduction of TapNGo’s technology brings a host of benefits to Wade Shows and its partners. Not only does it improve payment processing, but it also enhances the overall event experience for fairgoers, vendors, and staff alike. With TapNGo’s platform, attendees can enjoy faster and more secure payment methods via RFID credentials, eliminating the need for cash transactions and ensuring an efficient, safe environment.

Boosting Efficiency and Transparency

TapNGo’s technology offers more than just cashless payments. By integrating RFID credentials into the system, the platform ensures secure, traceable transactions that protect both vendors and visitors from fraud or theft. Real-time analytics provide event organisers with immediate insights into financial transactions, crowd flow, and staffing efficiency. This valuable data is crucial for optimising operations, ensuring both guest satisfaction and operational cost-effectiveness.

With TapNGo’s technology, even in offline scenarios, events can continue running smoothly, thanks to the robustness of their hardware. This reliability is essential for large-scale events like state fairs, where thousands of attendees are moving through the venue simultaneously. TapNGo’s cashless system is designed to handle such high volumes, ensuring minimal disruptions and maximising operational effectiveness.

Enhancing the Tourism and Event Experience

The partnership between TapNGo and Wade Shows is not just a technical upgrade; it’s a game-changer for tourism and event management. By adopting these advanced payment systems, fairs and festivals can enhance their appeal to a broader audience. Tourists and locals alike are increasingly drawn to events that offer seamless, modern experiences. Cashless payments are particularly attractive to younger generations and international visitors, who prefer the convenience of using credit or debit cards or mobile payments over traditional cash.

Moreover, the transition to a cashless system ensures that tourism-related events can operate more smoothly, with improved financial transparency and reduced risk of theft. As a result, these events are poised to attract more visitors, particularly those who may have been deterred by the inefficiencies or security risks associated with cash transactions in the past.

Supporting Local Tourism and Economic Growth

With over 20 major events already powered by TapNGo, including the North Carolina State Fair in conjunction with Powers Great American Midways, this partnership represents more than just a technical enhancement. It supports the broader tourism ecosystem by making these events more attractive, efficient, and secure. Each fair benefits not only from increased operational efficiency but also from enhanced guest experiences that can lead to higher visitor satisfaction and repeat attendance.

By adopting cashless payment systems, these events can also contribute to local economic growth. With smoother operations and more transparent financial processes, organisers are better equipped to manage the influx of tourists and local attendees, optimising revenue streams and reducing operational risks. Furthermore, the introduction of RFID-enabled systems means that event organisers can collect valuable data that helps tailor future events to better meet the needs and preferences of their guests.

A Future-Ready Partnership for Tourism Growth

The partnership between TapNGo and Wade Shows is a step forward in the evolution of tourism and event management in the United States. As the adoption of cashless systems becomes more widespread, events like state fairs are positioned to offer a more secure, efficient, and enjoyable experience for visitors. With this technology, organisers can optimise operations, improve customer satisfaction, and foster sustainable growth within the tourism sector.

By embracing innovation, TapNGo and Wade Shows are not only enhancing the event experience but also setting a new standard for the future of tourism events in the USA.