Midway Sky Eye to be Featured at the North Carolina State Fair in 2019
The North Carolina State Fair announced Wednesday that it will feature the Midway Sky Eye, one of the tallest traveling observation wheels in the USA, at the 2019 fair. In a release, North ... [read more]
DHS Secretary Nielsen's Resignation is believed to have no Impact on H-2B Visa Release
On Sunday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced that she would be resigning from her position as DHS Secretary. According to the Seasonal Employment Alliance, ... [read more]
Veteran Showman Pat Guthrie Passes
Francis Patrick Guthrie passed away at 4pm on Thursday April 4, 2019. A true showman, leader, and fearless business man will be missed by his two daughters, whom he named his first circus after, ... [read more]
Long-time Carnival Concessionaire Tommy Lamotta Passes
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Tommy Lamotta. Tommy was a verteran concessionaire in the carnival business working many years on Link Shows, Ray Cammack Shows, and many ... [read more]
Manufacturers, Suppliers, Employees, Fairs and Festivals: Sign the H-2B Petition Today
Update on the current H-2B Seasonal Labor Situation & Washington DC Rally
If you are a manufacturer or supplier to the amusement industry and the success of your business relies on the health and strength of the mobile amusement industry, please take a moment to sign our ... [read more]
Chicago Carnival Veteran, Willie Wiggins Passes
Long time carnival industry veteran, Willie Wiggins, 70, passed away on March 25, 2019 at a care facility in Elgin, Illinois. Willie was a long time employee of Chicago based Astro Amusement ... [read more]
Petition: President Trump, Save Small Businesses by Releasing Additional H-2B Visas
Labor is one of the biggest challenges of the mobile amusement industry. The struggle of many carnival companies, concessionaires, and amusement parks is finding enough American workers ... [read more]
IISF Gibtown Trade Show moves show to Wednesday through Saturday format for 2020
The International Independent Showmens Assn. announced this week the dates for the 2020 trade show in Gibtown which will be February 5 through February 8, 2020. This will be ... [read more]
Deggeller debuts new Klondike Looping Coaster at Rodeo Houston
Deggeller Attractions debuted its new roller coaster named The Klondike, a re-themed Pinfari ZL42 Looping Roller Coaster at Rodeo Houston in Houston, Texas. The coaster is booked through Ray ... [read more]
H-2B Update: Congressman Harris and Congresswoman Pingree to address H-2B Cap Relief with Secretary Nielsen via Letter
Over 130 signatures were collected
H-2B Visa Update: 3/7/2019Congressman Harris, Congresswoman Pingree, and Senator Rounds, Tillis, and Bennet issued a letter to Secretary Nielsen of the Department of Homeland Security ... [read more]
