Remembering Dominic Vivona
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dominic Vivona on August 4th, after a brief battle with Covid-19. He was 88. Dominic was one of the famous five Vivona Brothers who grew ... [read more]
PBJ Happee Day Shows Celebrates 50th Season; Show hits the road in Missouri
Pam Casper, owner of PBJ Happee Day Shows, just finished up a successful run at the 2020 Jefferson City Jaycees Fair in Missouri. Used to being on the road mid-March through October, Casper and her ... [read more]
IAAPA to make final decision on 2020 Attractions Expo by September 4
On Wednesday, August 5, IAAPA updated past and future attendees and exhibitors on its plans to hold its annual convention this fall. IAAPA has continued planning for the event, however, ... [read more]
Dominic Vivona, Sr. Passes
Dominic Vivona of Mount Pleasant, SC and formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away on August 4, 2020 at the age of 88, due to complications from COVID19. He is survived by his loving wife, ... [read more]
A Message from Father John
The following letter from Father John was sent via e-mail from The Showmen's League of America.My Dear Friends,What a year this is! One year ago no one knew what Covid-19 was or that the year ... [read more]
Ohio Fair & Carnival Industry Set to Protest Governor's Midway Ban
Carnival companies, concessionaires, vendors, fair professionals and supporters of the fair industry in the Buckeye State plan to occupy the parking lot of the State House in Columbus, Ohio. ... [read more]
Showmen Supplies Acquires American Superior Lighting
Showmen Supplies, Inc. , a leading supplier of lighting and electrical equipment for the amusement industry, announced that it has acquired the assets of American Superior Lighting. Financial ... [read more]
July 2020: Midwest and West Fairs and Carnivals start to Operate
It's a-go for Poor Jack Amusements, Crabtree Amusements, and the Wyoming and Souix Empire State Fairs
In July, as many states set in motion reopening phases, allowing nonessential businesses to reopen on a restricted basis, a handful of carnival companies went on limited routes, playing still dates ... [read more]
Cancellations, Uncertainty & Apprehension: OABA Navigates the Pandemic Year
Carnival Warehouse Interviews Greg Chiecko, President/CEO, OABA
The COVID-19 Pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, but the devastation seems particularly acute on the carnival companies and related business that make up the Outdoor Amusement Business ... [read more]
Adapting to Changes, Tons Of Fun Shows Makes Things Work During Pandemic
For Benjamin Pfeffer, General Manager of Tons of Fun Shows, reopening his show was not a choice, but a necessity. “I either don't open and lose my business or I reopen and maybe lose my ... [read more]
