Carnival & Fair News

  It's said that "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" & in that sense, Jo Bernie was a radiant soul. She made every room brighter, whether with her beaming smile, through her remarkable art or in her comforting warmth.Those rooms are now not as bright as of  November 23, 2024. Jo passed peacefully amongst her family at the grand age of 87.Josephine Bernice Morris came into this world on the 27th of March, 1937 to William and Berniece Morris in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Havana, Illinois before moving to Oak Hill, FL in the early 1950's. She graduated from St Paul's High School in Daytona Beach in 1956 & then proceeded to have some of her most cherished memories at Ringling College of Art & Design.Growing up on Kelly Morris Circus owned by her family, it granted her the chance to travel far & wide, She collected unique experiences & grand stories from that golden era; that allowed her to bestow upon her family & friends that ...   [read more]

  CarnivalWarehouse.com announces the release of its 2025 Carnival Photo Calendar.  The 2025 edition features over 60 photos from carnivals and fairs across the country including 14 feature photos.  CarnivalWarehouse.com's annual carnival photo calendar has become a tradition for over 18 years and is available exclusively through CarnivalWarehouse.com.  Unlike anything of its type, the calendar is professionally designed and printed on gloss stock and showcases various rides, midways, food concessions, and games throughout the United States.  As a special bonus, each calendar comes with a FREE ONE DAY PASS to the IISF TRADE SHOW in GIBTOWN!A limited number of calendars have been printed.   Calendars can be ordered online by clicking here.   [read more]

  Day 2 of the IAAPA Trade Show and convention was another well-attended event with people from all over the world attending the festivities at the Orange County Convention Center.  There were lots of new rides and attractions revealed, a  purchase of a long time player in the amusement industry and plenty of learning, trading stories and talk about the future.Attendees from all parts of the industry could be found around the trade show floor and many manufacturers and suppliers reported still strong demand for new equipment and expansion. Fun Spot America In park news, Fun Spot America Theme Parks will be adding five new rides across their three parks, just in time for the Holidays.The three Fun Spot parks, located in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Atlanta, will be getting five new attractions which will bring a mix of fresh thrills and family-friendly experiences for guests of all ages.“We're always looking for ways to keep our parks fresh and exciting for our ...   [read more]