OABA Fundraiser at the Big E Deemed a Success
The annual Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) Jamboree, sponsored by North American Midway Entertainment (NAME), was held at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in West Springfield, Mass., ... [read more]
Timothy Brian Slattery, State of Michigan Amusement Ride Inspector, Passes at age 67
Timothy Brian Slattery, age 67, of Mason, MI, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Corewell Healthcare-Lakeland in Saint Joseph, ... [read more]
CARE Act Labor Solution is Within Reach!
The Outdoor Amusement Business Association's goal of 100 members of congress to sign onto the CARE act is within reach. HR 1787 is the labor salvation for our carnival and concessions industry. ... [read more]
Chris Cox (CNY Chris) Passes Away
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of long-time friend of Carnival Warehouse and the amusement industry in general, Chris Cox. Chris passed away unexpectedly at his home over the ... [read more]
Kissel Entertainment Becomes First Carnival to Achieve Sensory Inclusive Certification
Louisville, KY — Kissel Entertainment announced that is has become the first traveling entertainment provider to be Sensory Inclusive™ certified by KultureCity. Kissel Entertainment will ... [read more]
Dan Kroeger, Former CEO of Gold Medal Products, Passes
With grieving hearts, Gold Medal Products Co. announces the sudden passing of our esteemed former president, CEO and chairman, Dan Kroeger. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, he passed away at the age of ... [read more]
Strates Shows Train To Roll Into Hamburg On August 1st
Train Day Returns for Celebration of 100-Year Partnership With The Erie County Fair
HAMBURG, NEW YORK – After a four-year hiatus, the James E. Strates Shows will return to the rails moving a portion of its carnival to Hamburg (Buffalo, New York) in preparation for the 184th ... [read more]
George Beecher, former Strates Shows Office Manager, Passes
It is with great sorrow that the Strates Family shares news about the passing of George Beecher at 82 years of age. George was part of Strates Shows since 1981 working in the show office assisting ... [read more]
Linda Ann McKinney of McKinney Foods Passes
It is with great sadness to report the passing of Linda Ann McKinney of McKinney Food Services who passed away on June 23, 2024.Linda Ann McKinney was born May 15, 1943, in Hughes Springs, Texas to ... [read more]
Pamela Casper of PBJ Shows Passes
It is with a heavy heart to report the passing of Pamela Casper of Arkansas based PBJ Shows. On Friday, June 14, Pamela passed away peacefully with her husband Tim. She had a hard fought ... [read more]
