Science Shows Chances of Children Contracting COVID-19 is Low
With children as some of our primary customers in the amusement industry, we thought you might want to hear about the science of children being infected and infecting others. Seems risk in this ... [read more]
Rides 4-U Delivers new Mini Breakdance to North American Midway Entertainment
Len Soled's Rides 4-U was pleased to announce yet another new ride delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, a Mini Break Dance themed Crazy Cabs was delivered to North American Midway ... [read more]
Official: New Jersey to allow Amusement Rides to Reopen for July 4 Weekend
UPDATED: On June 23, New Jersey Governor Murphy announced his plan to allow amusement and water parks to re-open as early as July 2. Parks will be able to operate at 50% capacity and ... [read more]
Immigration Order Expanded to include H-2B Visa Workers through December 31, 2020
On June 22, 2020, the White House announced an executive order that will suspend many work related visas through the end of the year. Included in the ban are H-2B visas, which are used ... [read more]
SBA Reopens Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance Program to Businesses Suffering from COVID-19 Related Impact
The U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 ... [read more]
The Georgia National Fair, Missouri & West Virginia State Fairs plan for 2020 Events
On Thursday, several high-profile fairs announced their plans to run in 2020. Following an announcement from the Kentucky State Fair on Tuesday, several more have announced their plans to move ... [read more]
Maryland to allow Amusement Parks and Carnivals to Reopen on June 19
Effective at 5pm Friday, Maryland enters Stage II of it opening plan which affects amusement parks such as Jolly Roger and Trimper's in Ocean City and seems to pave the way for carnivals and possibly ... [read more]
Iowa State Fair Announces Cancellation of 2020 Fair
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa State Fair announced this afternoon that the board voted to cancel the 2020 fair due to concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic. In a prepared statement, Iowa State ... [read more]
Texas Includes Carnivals and Amusement Parks in Phase III of its reopening plan
Carnivals may open at 50% capacity beginning June 3 / June 19
On Wednesday, June 3, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott announced that the state of Texas would begin its third phase of reopening. In the third phase, businesses are allowed to reopen at 50% ... [read more]
2020 Wisconsin State Fair Cancelled due to Pandemic
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – For several months the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors and staff have been working tirelessly analyzing all facets of the annual event, in hopes of being able to ... [read more]
