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I'm assuming that the circuit breaker is a 15A, so yes, you'll be popping it with three foggers and a few lights. I have a similar problem - only two outlets in proximity to the display.
It seems odd that a GFCI would trip on an current demand overload. They're designed to trip on ground faults - inconsistencies in the ground line vs. the "hot" line, such as what happens when you drop the toaster in the bathtub. The actual circuit breaker is supposed to trip when the current demand exceeds it's rating. Are you certain that one of your lights doesn't have a short somewhere in the wiring? The inrush current demand from a fogger when the heater turns on can also cause spiking problems.
You may want to invest $20-$30 in a Kill-A-Watt meter so you can check the wattage draw of your devices. Changing over to LED spot/flood lights will reduce the demand, as well. You can also try using battery-powered LED spots for individual prop lighting.
It seems odd that a GFCI would trip on an current demand overload. They're designed to trip on ground faults - inconsistencies in the ground line vs. the "hot" line, such as what happens when you drop the toaster in the bathtub. The actual circuit breaker is supposed to trip when the current demand exceeds it's rating. Are you certain that one of your lights doesn't have a short somewhere in the wiring? The inrush current demand from a fogger when the heater turns on can also cause spiking problems.
You may want to invest $20-$30 in a Kill-A-Watt meter so you can check the wattage draw of your devices. Changing over to LED spot/flood lights will reduce the demand, as well. You can also try using battery-powered LED spots for individual prop lighting.