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Ivan Arnold, Jim Elliott, and Joe Skerbeck inducted into the Michigan Association of Fairs and Events Hall of Fame
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Ivan Arnold of Arnold Amusements, James Elliott of Elliott's Amusements, and Joe Skerbeck of Skerbeck Entertainment Group were inducted into the Michigan Association of Fairs and Events Hall of Fame on Friday.  

For over seven decades, Ivan has enjoyed a fascination with the carnival industry.  In 1980, Ivan started Arnold Amusements and along with his wife Agnes and family, have grown the company to entertain millions of visitors each year throughout the states of Michigan and Florida.  Ivan is also an active member of the International Independent Showmen's Association in Gibsonton, Florida; helping coordinate club events and the annual trade show and extravaganza each February.

Joe Skerbeck is a 5th generation carnival owner and has been a member of MAFE for over 50 years.  During that span, he has conducted numerous workshops at the convention and has served as an associate board member.  Joe has also been active in the OABA, currently serving on their board.  Joe believes in following his family's tradition, "Quality is paramount to us.  If things aren't 100% right we won't do them."

James Elliott, AKA Jimmy the Pipe has been active in the Michigan Fair industry since the 1950's.  His love for the show started as a youth watching the animal trains being unloaded at the Ionia Free Fair and continues on.  Jimmy has worked with many individuals in our industry and has been involved with 90% of the fairs in Michigan during his career.  He is also very active with the IISA Carnival Museum in Gibtown.

Congratulations Ivan, James, and Joe on being inducted into the MAFE Hall of Fame!