A New Midway Balance: Powers Great American Transitions It's Route While Revitalizing Family Kingdom
As he focuses on improving and operating Family Kingdom Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and steps back slightly from life on the road, Les “Corky” Powers has begun passing ... [read more]
End of an Era for Sheridan Amusements as The Larkees Retire
David Larkee and his wife, Kim, have announced their retirement from the carnival business and the sale of most of the equipment from Sheridan Amusements, the company they owned after decades of ... [read more]
Texas Bearing Services Helps Carnival & Amusement Ride Operators Bear Operational Costs
According to Michael J. Alvarez, owner of Texas Bearing Services in Pearland, Texas, many carnival operators have no idea that worn ride bearings can be repaired rather than replaced. But Alvarez is ... [read more]
Manatee County Fair Draws Crowds Despite Chilly Temps
Opening with free admission for attendees who donated canned goods to the Manatee County Food Bank, the Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Fla., drew a packed midway despite cold weather. The event ... [read more]
Schantz & Craftsmen Highlight Custom Food Trailers and New Baby Care Unit in Gibtown
Along-time exhibitor at the February 2026 Gibtown Extravaganza, Craftsmen Industries showcased its third custom Schantz trailer built for Snyder's Attractions, a 25-foot Schantz Millennium Funnel ... [read more]
2026 Gibtown Trade Show Delivers Record Results for Exhibitors and IISF
Suppliers Announce Some Equipment Sales from Show
The 2026 edition of the IISF Gibtown Trade Show & Extravaganza wrapped up on Friday, February 13, and was well received by both attendees and exhibitors. Trade show secretary Teresa Rimes said, ... [read more]
From Strings to Satellites: Magic Money Connects Midway Planning, Guest Navigation, and Back Office Tools In Newest Update
An event doesn't start when the lights turn on and the gates open. It starts months earlier—with planning, permits, and coordination that most guests never see. Long before opening day, ... [read more]
2026 IISA Super Extravaganza & Trade Show Promises More Rides & the Latest H-2B News
Most commonly known as the Gibtown Trade Show, its official moniker is the International Independent Showmen's Association Super Extravaganza & Trade Show. It is the first major amusement ... [read more]
Change of Venue and Continued Commitment to Safety at the Northwest Showmen's Club Safety Seminar
The Northwest Showmen's Club Safety Seminar will mark its 47th year this winter, running from February 16 through 20, 2026.While the club's commitment to safety remains unchanged, this year's seminar ... [read more]
Pensacola Interstate Fair Celebrated 90 Years of Fun & Making Memories in 2025
A round-number anniversary, especially one spanning multiple decades and more than one century, reinforces a fair's credibility and legacy. It also gives local media a built-in news hook and enables ... [read more]
