Rodeo Houston Renews Midway Contract with Ray Cammack Shows
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced a multi-year contract renewal with RCS, the Rodeo’s carnival midway provider since 1994.“We are excited to continue our partnership with ... [read more]
Rep. Pingree's H-2B amendment successfully included by voice vote in the FY20 House DHS Appropriations bill
On Tuesday, June 11, Representative Pingree proposed an amendment for H-2B cap relieve that was successfully included by voice vote in the FY20 House DHS Appropriations bill. Pingree's amendment ... [read more]
KMG to Debut New Thrill Ride for 2019
Dutch ride manufacturer KMG announced delivery of a custom themed Freak Out to Matt and Kelly McDonagh's Big Rock Amusements, themed “The Beast”. The ride is the 58th Freak Out ... [read more]
Reps. Bergman and Keating Circulate Letter in Support of Fixing H-2B Visa Cap
Please contact your representatives by June 3
UPDATED: 6/3/2019In an effort to gain permanent cap relief for the popular H-2B temporary seasonal guest worker program, Reps. Bergman (R-MI) and Keating (D-MA) are circulating the letter ... [read more]
Ride Safety Seminar launched to serve the Midwest
Columbus, OH - The Greater Ohio Showmen's Association is producing the inaugural Midwest Safety & Operations Conference, Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Kalahari Resort in ... [read more]
Firestone Financial's Executive Vice President, COO, Michael Smith, Assumes Company's Top Leadership Position
Needham, MA (May 30, 2019) - Firestone Financial, a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank, announced today that Michael Smith, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, assumed the company's top ... [read more]
H-2B Processing for Additional Visa Allotment begins; USCIS will not conduct a lottery
UPDATED 5/23/2019On May 15, USCIS began issuing receipt notices for H-2B filings that were filed for the additional allotment of visas that was announced previously. Receipts have been ... [read more]
Charlene Briggs Passes
It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Charlene Briggs, co-owner of Chicago based Modern Midways. Charleen was the wife of Frank Briggs for over 48 years and the matriarch of ... [read more]
H-2B Rule Posted - Petitions for Returning Workers Now Being Accepted
Petitioners are required to include an additional form with their filings
As reported earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security published its final rule on accepting petitions for the newly released additional 30,000 H-2B visas for returning workers. The ... [read more]
Legendary SKY WHEEL to Make Midway Return as Strates Shows Celebrates 95th Year at the Erie County Fair
HAMBURG, NEW YORK – It has been called by carnival historians the “King of the Midway.” A traveling amusement ride so unique, dazzling and spectacular that it defined the Erie ... [read more]
