barnstorm

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːnstɔːm/ / /ˈbɑɹnstɔɹm/

Etymology: From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

A series of appearances in small country towns, as by a politician or a travelling theatre group.

Etymology: From barn + storm (due to performances commonly delivered in barns).

To travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.
“A pair of red boxing gloves dangles in the cabin of John N. Turner's plane as he barnstorms across Canada campaigning for the general election Nov. 21.”
“A day after the end of an often contentious Republican State Convention, the party's endorsed candidates for governor and lieutenant governor barnstormed across the state today, talking with reporters, meeting supporters and chanting their campaign mantra: "It's Mario Cuomo's fault."”
To appear at fairs and carnivals in exhibitions of stunt flying, sporting events, or theater.
To travel from town to town performing in front of small crowds.
“He also noted that “we’re in the business of promoting the game” in the United States, which is a task surely helped by the national team’s barnstorming persona.”