Carnival & Fair News

The York Fair opened its gates this year September 6 through September 15.  The attendance for the ten-day event was 529,574 compared to the 450,173 from last year's records.  A strong entertainment lineup on the Bobcat of York Grandstand Stage, the Froggy 107.7 Country Music Free Stage and near perfect weather for ten days helped push attendance up 17.6% over last year."We are still working on tabulating all of the final numbers but we have seen increases across the board in terms of gate admissions, concert ticket sales, ride armband/ticket sales and concessionaire receipts which indicates a very successful Fair on every level"�, stated Bryan Blair, CEO of the York Fair. The Grandstand entertainment series catered to a variety of genres, ages, and styles. This year the concert series included an opening night act, Brad Paisley. Throughout the week Darci Lynne, Bethel Music, Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band, Brantley Gilbert, and a custom show- Triple Play ...   [read more]

Harold Richard “Bud” Reynolds, Jr., age 88, of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Born in Chesapeake City on November 28, 1930, he was the son of the late Harold R., Sr., and Marion Payne Reynolds.Buddy, as he was referred to by his friends in the amusement industry, owned several businesses along with his family including Falling Star Enterprises.Mr. Reynolds was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He retired from the family businesses, Reynolds Rides and Amusements and Falling Star Enterprises, both in Chesapeake City. Mr. Reynolds was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Chesapeake City, where he served as an Elder. He was a lifetime member of the Outdoor Amusements Business Association and the Chesapeake City Volunteer Fire Company, where he was honored as a member of the Hall of Fame. An avid reader, he enjoyed woodworking and model trains.Survivors include his children, Sherrie R. ...   [read more]