At first glance, the lights, music and the festive environment of a fair convey the idea of easy business and quick profits. However, behind each carousel or stall, stories of whole families who dedicate life to this activity are hidden, facing a very different reality from popular perception.
A recent video posted by Victor Bz on YouTube brought out testimonies of several marketers describing their daily lives, marked by much effort, long working hours and often below expected gains, according to the Spanish portal Noticias Work.
“We slept at the fair, we work without stopping”
Manuel, one of the interviewees, admits that the craft is hard, but speaks with passion: “I want people to value the effort we make to enjoy. We sleep at the fair, we work without stopping… It’s hard, but we like it”.
Also Lola, a longtime marketer, reinforces the idea that this is not a work chosen by chance. “This comes from generations. It was from my father -in -law, passed to my husband and now we continue,” he explained, underlining the weight of family tradition in this sector.
Uncertain gains and many hidden expenses
Despite the common belief that marketers are rich in a few days, the numbers show another reality. One of those responsible for the famous “Olla Loca” explains: “People see a return to three euros and do the math, but they are not these. We have employees, trucks, diesel, electricity … There are many expenses. In the end, you will survive.”
On exceptional days, it is possible to reach five -digit revenues, but these occasions are rare. More common is to face weak days, as confessed Juan, a marketer for 20 years: “Today, with rain and few people, there were 250 euros.”
High investment in equipment
Another factor that weighs on the budget is the costs of installing and maintaining attractions. A simple machine can cost 2,500 euros, while one larger one can exceed 150 thousand. In addition, many holidays live in caravans for much of the year, some are worth 300,000 euros, comparable to a house in Lisbon or Madrid.
These investments, along with daily transport and fuel spending, greatly reduce the profits that the public imagines easy, according to the same source.
A way of life that requires sacrifice
Between April and October, the life of the holidays is almost always on the road. Winter is often the only period in which they return the house. The rest of the time is spent on trips, disassembly, assemblies and sleepless nights.
“Anyone can’t stand this. You have to be born marketer and learn since childhood. Nights, spending and unforeseen events are not for everyone,” one of the most veteran interviewees shared.
The responsibility to make the fair rotate
In addition to tiredness, there is still the weight of responsibility. Operating an attraction means ensuring the safety of dozens of people at the same time. “When you get the turbo at Olla, you have 40 people inside and you can’t distract you for a second,” Juan warned.
The reports underline that the fair is not only a spectacle, but also an activity that requires concentration, professionalism and strict compliance with safety standards.
The passion that keeps everything standing
Despite the sacrifices, there is something that all respondents have in common: love for the fair. For many, it is the whole life. “I was born in this and I love it,” summarized one of the marketers, who ensures that, even with all the financial and personal difficulties, he does not imagine doing anything else.
So, and according to, the magic of the fairs continues to shine night after night. But behind the lights, there are families who fight to balance accounts, maintain traditions and offer moments of joy to those who visit them.
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