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As this all shakes out and even if Reithoffer decides in the future not to continue their venture west, I believe it will make all other major fair midways in the region stronger as others are protecting their turf. Let`s face it. Shows will only be able to put so many expensive pieces in one spot if they are to keep prices of tickets/wristbands down. This is what America is all about. Free enterprise and the ability to be able to compete. Those who have lost out on this deal can bounce back and help their other fairs that have potential reach their potential and grow.
RodB
So they could get some equipment into Dallas with a quick jump, that would help out with the long jump home, and they could work out filling the route more for 2016. Look forward to see what equipment they buy.
Originally Posted by: ladderman 

Think oak city and dallas overlap this year



You're right:

NM State Fair: Sept 10-20
OK State Fair: Sept 17-27
TX State Fair: Sept 25 - Oct 17
Tulsa State Fair: October 1 -11
Matt Cook
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Think oak city and dallas overlap this year
Originally Posted by: Tornado 

As Matt C. already pointed out I don't think you'll even see one booked in piece, though not sure what big independent rides (Space Roller, Magnium, etc.) are in the area that would add to the midway. Sounds crazy, but they understand the business way better than me....



Magnum (Wood) plays MN and then usually plays Oklahoma City with Wade en-route to Dallas.
Matt Cook
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Originally Posted by: SideWinder 

Definitely be a suitcase midway for sure!!!!!!!




As Matt C. already pointed out I don't think you'll even see one booked in piece, though not sure what big independent rides (Space Roller, Magnium, etc.) are in the area that would add to the midway. Sounds crazy, but they understand the business way better than me....
Originally Posted by: SideWinder 

Definitely be a suitcase midway for sure!!!!!!!



I initially thought that too, but after our interview with Rick, it sounds as if they will be sending most of the blue unit in and purchasing a few other new rides.
Matt Cook
Matt's Carnival Warehouse / Matt's Web Design
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Reithoffer has the super pieces needed to go into the spot. They have proven they are not afraid of buying big pieces and moving them with some long jumps. there are plenty of majors and kiddies they can book in for a spot that size. they just need to make sure the appearance and quality matches up. There is a younger generation of Reithoffers getting involved in the business and they will need spots to play also and they have a capable management team to take care of the fair. the article states they are giving up more in % but there maybe other clauses in the contract that make up for that.
Definitely be a suitcase midway for sure!!!!!!!
This article says that Reithoffer is giving up 45% of the ride gross and they will pay $25,000 annual for fairground improvements:

http://www.abqjournal.co...tor-next-four-years.html 

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