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Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 51 - Dr. Jay Aguilar, Chance Rides

Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 51 - Dr. Jay Aguilar, Chance Rides

  Episode 51 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Dr. Jay Aguilar of Chance Rides.  Jay goes over Chance's history, their entry into the amusement business and expansion and their re-entry into the mobile amusement market. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast network including Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music.   Follow on your Favorite Podcast Network   Listen Now Amusement Warehouse Podcast   [read more]
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Fairs & Carnivals Join Forces for P4 Lobbying Effort in House & Senate

Fairs & Carnivals Join Forces for P4 Lobbying Effort in House & Senate

  April 29-May 1, a coalition of fairs and carnival companies visited Washington D.C. to personally lobby legislators to support P4 Visas. Organized by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA), in conjunction with the IAFE and NICA, nine industry leaders participated in the mission to meet with office holders and their staff to garner co-signers to the P4 Visa Bill. The Carnivals Are Real Entertainment Act – i.e. the CARE Act – which was introduced last year and reintroduced in February seeks to reclassify the visa status of midway workers from H-2B to P4, a new category within the P-Visa program, which regulates nonimmigrant foreign guest workers.Workforce shortages are often cited as the leading challenge faced by the carnival and mobile entertainment industry. These businesses rely on a mix of domestic workers and ...   [read more]
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  Timothy Nelson, 67, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 with family by his side after a vigorous battle with cancer. He was born February 11, 1958 in Aurora, IL. To Arthur and Elaine Nelson.Tim worked for Chicago based Windy City Amusements as an office manager for the last 45 years, working primarily on the shows second unit, along side Mark Salerno and his family.Tim lived a full life packed with love, adventure, and mischief. There was nothing in this world that he loved more than children. He dedicated his life to creating memories for others while working on a carnival midway for 50+ years. Tim valued honesty, loyalty, freedom, hard work and his sobriety (13 years). Tim enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears football games, NASCAR races, and mob and western movies. He loved listening to music, motorcycles, watching TV, eating good food, being on a packed midway, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.Tim is survived by his sister Martha ...   [read more]
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  James Godfrey McBride, Sr., 83 of Eden, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home.A funeral service was held at 11am Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden.  James Godfrey McBride, Sr., affectionately known as Jimmy, was born on February 26, 1942, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to the late James Monroe McBride and Lorene Washburn McBride. He attended Morehead High School and later became a member of Charity Baptist Church in Eden.Best known around his hometown of Eden for his delicious candy apples, Jimmy was a proud past owner and lifetime employee of McBride’s Concessions, dedicating over 70 years to the carnival industry. His work in the carnival business was more than just a career—it was a passion that connected him with people across the country, making lifelong friends along the way.Jimmy cherished the time spent in the business, especially the memories made with his family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ...   [read more]
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David Griffith of CMD Enterprises Passes

Memorial to be held June 14

  David Edward Griffith (1944–2025) David Edward Griffith passed away peacefully at 5:15 a.m. on May 16, 2025.David began his career working for several traveling carnivals before saving enough to purchase his own ride and operate independently. In the 1980s and 1990s, he partnered with companies in Colombia and Mexico, helping manage and operate multiple amusement parks in both advisory and leadership roles. He later expanded into brokering rides throughout South America, offering insight and experience that helped shape the amusement industry across the region.He played a pivotal role in the development and sale of the Wacky Worm and other Fajume amusement rides, serving as the company's U.S. representative for many years. In 2010, David helped found CMD LEDs alongside his son, Chad, carrying forward the same principles and steady guidance that defined his career. His knowledge, values, and presence remain deeply woven into CMD's identity. Memorial Service Saturday, June 14 ...   [read more]
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    6/18/2025 to 6/21/2025 - Ruther Glen, VA
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    6/19/2025 to 6/22/2025 - Hanford, CA
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    Queen Charlotte Fair
    6/19/2025 to 7/5/2025 - Concord, NC

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  1. Houston Livestock Show - Houston, TX
  2. State Fair of Texas - Dallas, Tx
  3. Minnesota State Fair - St. Paul, MN
  4. Eastern States Exposition - Springfield, MA
  5. San Antonio Livestock Show & Ex. - San Antonio, TX
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Triangle Poster & Printing is your source for carnival posters, signs, tickets, coupons, and more for special events, carnivals, fairs, festivals, and circuses.  Visit www.triangleposter.com for more info or call 412-371-0774.Dreamland Amusements - NOW HIRING Managers, Food Service Help, and an Electrician.  HOURLY PAY available!  Call (516) 901-2988
AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA IS NOW HIRING & BOOKING for the 2022 season!  Employment Inquiries call 
Dominic:  (732) 446-7144 and for 

Concession Boing call 
Rob:  (732) 337-7748North American Midway Entertainment is now booking and hiring help for the upcoming season!  Visit www.namidway.com for more information or call 765-433-3038.
Waterloo Tent & Tarp is the amusement industry's leading source for canvas related products including bally cloths, ride tops, ride skirts, center joints, framed tents, and much more!  Call 800-537-1193 for more info.Blue Sky Amusements is NOW HIRING CLASS A CDL DRIVERS, RIDE AND GAME HELP for the 2022 season!  Work April through October throughout Long Island and New Jersey.  Call Bill 516-779-1966 or Mike 631-334-7806.
Innovative Ticketing is your source for online presale and live event ticketing.   Choose the carnival industry's top source for online ticketing needs.  Call 224-629-3842 for more information.LIFETIME Products is building bunk houses for carnivals, concessionaires, entertainers and more with units starting at just $39,900.  Call 813-781-9182 for info.
Evans United Shows is now booking game concessions for the 2022 season!  Call Tom Evans   (816) 392-0759
 or email evansunited@aol.comWade Shows -HIRING for 2022, NOW BOOKING, Office Manager & Assistant wanted, Custom Fence & Signage available!!
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