Ace Amusements Co-Owner, Philomena (Phyllis) Biancardi Passes
Philomena (Phyllis) Biancardi, co-owner of Yonkers, New York based Ace Amusements, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband, John and her dear son, ... [read more]
KMG Debuts New Spectacular Ride, the X-Drive
New ride travels on one tri-axle semi trailer
KMG debuted its latest development, a super spectacular attraction dubbed the “X-DRIVE”.The "X-Drive" is constructed on one tri-axle semi-trailer (2 steering axles + 1 fixed) and weighs ... [read more]
Strates Shows Sets Single Day Record at Erie County Fair
Opening Weekend Milestone Made During Strates Shows 95th Year in Hamburg, New York
HAMBURG, NEW YORK – The James E. Strates Shows announced Monday that it has reached an all-time, single day gross revenue record at the Erie County Fair on Saturday, August 10th. This single ... [read more]
Renovated Sky Wheel to Return to Strates Shows midway at the Erie County Fair
The Sky Wheel will be returning to the Strates Shows midway at the Erie County Fair for the first time since 1998. The ride first debuted on the Erie County Fair midway in 1963 and featured ... [read more]
Paula Ann Barbacovi of Spectrum Entertainment Passes
BESSEMER, Mich. - After a short battle with cancer, Paula Ann Barbacovi, 56, a longtime resident of Bessemer, died peacefully Friday afternoon, July 26, 2019, at Essentia Health–St. Mary's ... [read more]
Amusement Ride Salesman Jeff Miller Passes
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Jeff Miller. Jeff passed away over the weekend due to complications after a minor surgery. He was well known in the industry as a ... [read more]
Patricia A. Marenna of Marenna Amusements Passes
Patricia A. Marenna, age 72, of Orange (CT) passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on July 23, 2019. She was the loving wife of George Marenna Jr. Patricia was born in New ... [read more]
Minnesota State Fair announces 2019 Mighty Midway and Kidway attraction list
The Minnesota State Fair announced its lineup of rides and attractions for the Mighty Midway and Kidway at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair. "We will have two rides that are new to our midway in ... [read more]
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]
