Carol Wisdom Passes
Carol Wisdom, 68, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away peacefully in Greeley, Colorado January 5th, 2026. She was born May 17, 1957, in Sterling, Colorado, to Gerald “Jerry” and Elaine ... [read more]
Novelty Owner Leisa Lee Passes
Long-time novelty owner, Leisa Lee, passed away on December 23, 2025. Leisa traveled the country booking her novelty stands at some of the largest fairs in the nation including the Minnesota ... [read more]
DHS Announces a 50% Reduction in 2026 Supplemental H-2B Visas
Just before the new year, the Departments of Homeland Security and Labor announced the release of an additional 35,000 H-2B visas to supplement the standard annual cap of 66,000 visas for fiscal year ... [read more]
Help Secure the Future Workforce: OABA Asks Industry to Rally Behind New Visa Effort
Leaders from the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) spent time in Washington, D.C., this week advocating for a new worker visa tailored specifically to the carnival and mobile amusement ... [read more]
2026 Carnival & Amusement Photo Calendars Now Available
CarnivalWarehouse.com announces the release of its 2026 Carnival Photo Calendar. The 2026 edition features over 60 photos from carnivals and fairs across the country including 14 feature ... [read more]
IAAPA 2025: Preston & Barbieri Highlights Hyper Jump XXXL and New Developments
Italian ride manufacturer Preston & Barbieri was positioned along the South Concourse wall of the Orange County Convention Center. While the company did not display any full-size rides at the ... [read more]
IAAPA 2025: Kissel Entertainment Purchases First of its Kind Ride from Gosetto
Kissel Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it has purchased a new thrill ride from Italian manufacturer Gosetto. For now, the company is keeping the ride's name confidential, noting that, like ... [read more]
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2025 Kicks Off in Orlando
Worldwide Services Sees Uptick in Orbiter Sales; Galaxy Introduces new Flexible LED Neon
The 2025 IAAPA Attractions Expo opened Tuesday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, preparing to welcome more than 38,000 professionals from across the global amusement ... [read more]
TapNGo: Providing Carnivals & Parks with Accountability through Digital Ticketing
TapNGo™ offers a comprehensive range of RFID credential solutions powered by an intuitive software platform that simplifies digital ticketing transactions and access management. This technology ... [read more]
Rides 4-U Brings the Rides to IAAPA
Company prepares its biggest-ever display for the 2025 IAAPA Expo, with new attractions, portable models, and bold plans.
Rides 4-U is gearing up to make a major impression at the 2025 IAAPA Expo, bringing one of the largest and most dynamic exhibits in the company's history. With both indoor and outdoor displays, the ... [read more]
