Ryan Russell
Monday, July 12, 2010 8:05:02 PM
Drew Expo is in town for the Vigo County fair. Last year they had over 100,000 people come thru the gates and are hoping for similar turn out this year.

Rides:
A.H. Merry Go Round
Venture Panda
Venture Worm
A.H. Helicopters
Hampton Combo.
Tubs of Fun
Hampton Boats
A.H. Sky Fighter
Elephants
Slide
Kite Flyer
Rock N Tug
Wild Jungle "Raiders"
Tilt A Whirl
Sizzler
Cyclops
Ion
Scooter
Moon Rocket
Alpine Bobs
Enterprise

They also have there Band organ and a brand new popper trailer built by Century industries. I took a few pics of their Enterprise racked and they can be viewed here.

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Ryan
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Monday, July 12, 2010 8:28:07 PM
enterprise looks great, hope they have a great run
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Matt C.
Monday, July 12, 2010 9:15:10 PM
The Enterprise is beautiful. One of the best on the road.
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Discjo
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:35:00 AM
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:49:09 AM
Will the Seattle Wheel and Enterprise both come to Williamson Co in TN? I haven't seen the Enterprise yet.
IndianaTED
Saturday, July 17, 2010 7:33:11 PM
I can't believe it took me until the last day of the fair to be able make a visit, but that is the kind of week it has been.

As always, Drew is first class! I love that they get classic old rides and refurb them to almost new. Their AH helicopters are the best I've seen in person. McDonagh's is very sweet looking from pics I've seen.

Likewise, the AH Sky Fighter, Tubs-O-Fun and the Bulgy-the-Whale (themed as clownfish) were also great looking classic pieces. Oh, and of course their vintage AH Merry-Go-Round.

The Enterprise making its first appearance at this spot was very nice as well.

I just may have to go to Indy for the Marion County Fair to see the entire Show, or close to it anyway.

I was surprised at no Wheel. Even if they don't bring the Seattle Wheel, I would have thought they would have put up their Century Wheel.

I was on the grounds at 3:00 in the afternoon. That means I was there in 92 degree heat, with an index over 100. The midway was very sparse.

I stopped at a food joint along the independant food road leading to the grandstand. I asked the operator how crowds were, and she reported they were doing "half the business of the previous year".
She also said even on the nights where a good crowd was out, spending was tight. I don't know if that is the case with the carnival though.

If Drew comes anywhere close to where you are, you've got to go see them. Very nice carnival!
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Matt C.
Saturday, July 17, 2010 9:36:44 PM
I think he sold the century wheel.
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Rockowheel
Sunday, July 18, 2010 2:43:08 PM
What is the 'moon rocket'....surely not one of the old classics, or is it?
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Sunday, July 18, 2010 3:12:24 PM
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What is the 'moon rocket'....surely not one of the old classics, or is it?




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transplant2
Sunday, July 25, 2010 5:52:38 AM
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Monday, July 26, 2010 5:18:05 AM
show looked great in indy last week. Seattle wheel, band organ, enterprise and cyclops looked excellent
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Ryan Russell
Monday, July 26, 2010 5:43:22 AM
Was the Mega Drop there? From the news footage I didnt see it so I was wondering if it sold. What about the Pirate? Heard it was refurbed this past winter.
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show looked great in indy last week. Seattle wheel, band organ, enterprise and cyclops looked excellent

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Monday, July 26, 2010 6:02:23 AM
no mega drop or pitrate, everything else.

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Originally posted by Ryan Russell

Was the Mega Drop there? From the news footage I didnt see it so I was wondering if it sold. What about the Pirate? Heard it was refurbed this past winter.
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Originally posted by Ryan

show looked great in indy last week. Seattle wheel, band organ, enterprise and cyclops looked excellent




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