San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Breaks Records with Earlier Ticket Sales and Community-Outreach
Wade Shows sees positive results in early part of 2023 season
The 2023 San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo achieved record attendance and record midway sales. While this success indicates that event resurgence continues post-lockdown, it's also a sign that ... [read more]
Frank Zaitshik Remembers Long Time Wade Shows Employee, Rabbit
David, or as everyone knew him, “Rabbit“, died several days ago. Rabbit was way too young to die and it underscores the uncertainty of just how long any of us will be here. As news of ... [read more]
Fanelli Amusements Puts the Family-Run in Family-Fun
Since 1956, Fanelli Amusements has been the go-to amusement company for safe, clean, family events in New England. Current owner and operator, Joe Fanelli, along with his brother John, are third ... [read more]
Dreamland Amusements Expands on All Fronts; Show Purchases Elberton 12 County Fairgrounds
Dreamland Amusements, coming off a banner year in 2022, is expanding in terms of rides, attractions, and events. The 2021 season was a huge boost for the outdoor amusement business and to the ... [read more]
Midway Millennials: Berk Enterprises' Reilly Berk
Gen-Z CEO Has Big Plans & A Tub o' Fun for 2023
“Big plans,” is how the new CEO of Berk Enterprises describes the near-term future of one of the leading concession suppliers nationwide. These plans range from new distribution center ... [read more]
Remembering Juanita Salerno, Co-Owner of All Around Amusements
Juanita Salerno, co-owner of All Around Amusements along with her husband, Robert Salerno, is remembered by her family as a caring and devoted wife, mother, and friend. Amanda Salerno recalls her ... [read more]
FY2023 H-2B Visa Second Half Cap Has Been Met
This morning, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it met the FY23 statutory second half H-2B visa cap. February 27th was DHS' final petition receipt date. While overall ... [read more]
2023 Gibtown Trade Show Wraps Up: Amid Optimism, Can the Industry Work Together?
Majestic Introduces New Bunk Houses, Gosetto Announces Sales and More..
As the 2023 IISA Trade Show wound down, there was a lot to be optimistic about and some things to be worried about. Show attendance was solid, as it has been in past years and exhibitors were ... [read more]
Arnold Amusements Prioritizes Family While Looking Forward to the 2023 Season
From its creation, Arnold Amusements has a family owned and operated carnival. In 1980, Ivan Arnold, along with his wife and three children, started Arnold Amusements Inc. with the intention of ... [read more]
Carnivals Large and Small Add Equipment at 2023 Gibtown Trade Show
ADM, Dalton Kid Rides, Luna Park, Uni-Glide, Bertazzon and More
One important aspect of the show and the business in general that is often overlooked is the growth of the small carnival. Looking throughout the trade show, several people commented that the ... [read more]
