JKJ Workforce to Hold H-2B Seminar During Gibtown Trade Show
James K. Judkins of JKJ Workforce will be holding an educational seminar covering various topics pertaining to the H-2B guest worker program at this year's IISF Trade Show. Currently, demand ... [read more]
Mark Fanelli, owner of Mark Fanelli's Traveling Amusement Park, Passes
Mark A. Fanelli, age 60, of Fitchburg, MA passed away on January 1, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with heart and kidney disease. Mark leaves behind the love of his life and soul mate, ... [read more]
OABA Seeks Donations to Scholarship Fund
The Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) is seeking donations for the 2021 OABA-Duke Smith Scholarship fund. If you are able, any and all donations are welcome. The year 2020 has ... [read more]
Florida State Fair Moves 2021 Fair to April due to Coronavirus Uncertainty
Updated 12/19/2020
The Florida State Fair announced its decision to postpone the annual Florida State Fair to April 2021. Originally scheduled for February 11-22, 2021, the Florida State Fair competitions, ... [read more]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Moves March Event to May, Pending COVID-19 Protocols
Today, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its plans for the 2021 Rodeo. Originally scheduled for March 2 – 21, RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, concerts and entertainment, carnival ... [read more]
Greater Ohio Showmen's Association To Postpone 2nd Annual Midwest Safety & Operations Conference
Columbus, OH – Out of an abundance of caution, amid the continued Covid-19 pandemic, the Greater Ohio Showmen's Association (GOSA) has decided to postpone the 2021 Midwest Safety & ... [read more]
Joe Vivona releases new music single, Spellbound
Joe Vivona, son of Amusements of America owner Morris Vivona, worked on the show for several years before embarking on a career in music.Joe became a contestant on The Voice for Team Pharrell, going ... [read more]
Three of Florida's Largest Fairs are Scheduled to return in 2021
Three of Florida's largest annual fairs are planning to open in 2021 as scheduled, with COVID-19 related safety precautions of course.On Tuesday, the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach announced ... [read more]
2021 Carnival Photo Calendars NOW AVAILABLE
CarnivalWarehouse.com announces the release of its 2021 Carnival Photo Calendar. The 2021 edition features over 60 photos from carnivals and fairs across the country including 14 feature ... [read more]
Carnival Industry reacts to Joe Biden's "Carny Show" remarks
Updated October 30: OABA issues statement
On Tuesday, Presidential candidate Joe Biden compared President Donald Trump's administration to a carnival worker that is having a difficult time tricking customers out of their money at rigged ... [read more]
