Hubert "Chip" F. Bullard III Passes
Hubert “Chip” F. Bullard III, 46, of Little River, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born on December 17, 1976, in Lumberton, NC, Chip was the son of Hubert F. Bullard, Jr. and ... [read more]
Minnesota State Fair Announces 2023 Best Awards
The Minnesota State Fair presented awards to 12 of the very best of the State Fair's nearly 1,000 commercial exhibitors, concessions, attractions and food and beverage vendors at the 2023 Great ... [read more]
50-Year Carnival Industry Veteran, Dennis Konkey, of Astro Amusements passes
Dennis A. Konkey, Sr., 73, formerly of Crystal Lake, currently of LaFeria, TX passed away on July 23, 2023 in Madison, WI. He was born in Chicago to Arthur and Mary (Swionder) Konkey.Dennis ... [read more]
Carnival Industry Veteran, Rick "Redneck" Stanley Passes
Ricky Everett Stanley, age 64, of Peotone, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Gina A. Stanley nee Collachia. Loving father of Richard Collachia, Jamie Stanley, and late ... [read more]
David Dean, owner of JoyLand Amusement Park, Passes
James “David” Dean, 67, died peacefully in the loving care of his wife, Kristi, at their home in Lubbock, Texas on Monday, May 29, 2023.David was born July 31, 1955, in Amarillo, Texas, ... [read more]
Remembering Walter Gould Sr. 1947-2023
It was at the 1989 Chemung County Fair in Elmira, New York where Electrical Supervisor Walter Gould Sr. first joined Strates Shows. But he was no newcomer to show business. Walter was born on the ... [read more]
Remembering Brian Morrissey
Brian Morrissey October 9, 1940 to May 18, 2023It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Brian Morrissey. Brian's life was adventurous and touched many people. Brian was a very courageous ... [read more]
Kissel Entertainment Launches Sky Wheel at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Okeana, OH - Kissel Entertainment, and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, have announced the inaugural installation of a Lamberink 33 meter Ferris wheel branded as the "Adventure Sky ... [read more]
Agnes Arnold of Arnold's Amusements Passes
The Arnold Family lost their matriarch over the weekend. Agnes Arnold passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, surrounded by her children. Agnes was a beloved mother, grandmother, great ... [read more]
The Showmen's League of America T-Shirt Fundraiser is Underway
The Showmen's League of America is seeking participants for the club's SLA Day T-Shirt Fundraiser. For $300, companies can include their logo on the SLA Day T-Shirt to be worn industry wide on ... [read more]
