Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, and Amusement Parks - Are we last to open and why?
A Carnival Warehouse / Amusement Park Warehouse Exclusive Editorial
The roadmap to re-opening the country was released by the President on Thursday and it shows a three-tiered guideline for states. Not surprisingly, mass gatherings and large outdoor events were ... [read more]
A Great Northern A'Fair Carnival Adds Eli 16 Ferris Wheel
New attraction increases gross by 10-15%
Tim Mattfeldt, co-owner of the greater Phoenix-located A Great Northern A'Fair Carnival, is proud to note that his carnival now owns an Eli 16 Double Eagle Wheel. “It came from West Coast ... [read more]
Modern Midways Runs Year-Round; Show in Holding Pattern due to Pandemic
Robert Briggs, owner of Modern Midways, headquartered in Steger, Ill., near Chicago Heights, has exciting new rides and a year ‘round schedule – but during the unprecedented conditions of ... [read more]
Rides 4-U stays upbeat during Coronavirus Pandemic
In the midst of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, Len Soled and his team at Rides 4U are happy to provide positive news; things are pretty much business as usual for them and they're still ... [read more]
CARES Act provides help to businesses - Here's how to see if it works for you
President Trump signed into law last week the 2.2 Trillion dollar Coronavirus Aid Relief and Security Act (CARES) which provides government assistance for businesses and individuals facing financial ... [read more]
UPDATED: H-2B Rule for 35,000 Supplemental Visas On Hold
DHS temporarily reverses decision on supplemental visa release
Amid the COVID-19 crisis that virtually shut down the entire country, many have forgotten about one of the carnival industry's other concerns, the H-2B labor crisis. After months of pleading ... [read more]
Funtastic Traveling Shows Focuses on Safety First Fun
Safety is key for Funtastic Traveling Shows owner Ron Burback. The company, which plays a route exclusively in the Pacific Northwest, throughout Oregon and Washington, usually books about 25-30 ... [read more]
Powers & Thomas Stays on Steady Course of Growth; Show adds New Equipment for 2020 season
Now in its fifth year on the road, Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment continues to find success as the company travels on a steady course of growth. Owned by couples Ed and Amy Powers, and Ron ... [read more]
Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) Addresses Federal Relief for Fairs and Festivals
On March 24, 2020, Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) addressed federal relief and the impact COVID-19 has had on festivals and fairs. Senator Blunt is the 4th ranked Representative in the ... [read more]
COVID-19 and the Future of Our Events - A Pandemic Planning Guide
A CarnivalWarehouse.com Exclusive Editorial
With the pandemic in full swing in the US, we have had many phone calls and conversations with fairs, carnivals and events over the last week or two, trying to figure out what to do and what others ... [read more]
