Helm & Sons Amusements: Taking Innovation to New Heights
Helm & Sons Amusements, based in Colton, California and Yuma, Arizona, is renowned for providing amusement rides and attractions at fairs, festivals, and community venues across the state. The ... [read more]
Building on Strong Foundations, IAFE Ready to Welcome Fair Professionals to Phoenix Convention
With a convention theme that both looks forward while recognizing recent industry achievements, the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) is set to host the fair industry in its ... [read more]
IAAPA Expo 2024 Wraps Up with Major Ride Purchases in the Carnival & Park Market
Ride manufacturers see high demand as amusement industry continues to thrive
The 2024 IAAPA Convention and trade show wrapped up in Orlando on Friday with record setting attendance. Over 40,000 participants came to the show, viewing goods from 1,100 vendors. There ... [read more]
IAAPA Expo 2024 Thursday: Reithoffer to Take Delivery of New Spectacular, AMP Purchases Wave Swinger, ADM Sales on the Rise
Day three of the 2024 IAAPA Expo was another busy affair. Generally, days one and two are the busiest with a marked drop off on day three but from the looks of crowds on the floors and reports ... [read more]
Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 24 - Tim O'Brien, Amusement Industry Journalist & IAAPA Hall of Fame Inductee
Episode 24 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features Tim O'Brien. Tim needs no introduction to those in the amusement industry. A long-time writer and editor for Amusement Business ... [read more]
IAAPA Expo 2024 Kicks off with New Ride Announcements and Plenty of Traffic
The parking lot was full from the starting gun at the 2024 IAAPA Trade Show. People from all over the world attend the convention and trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in ... [read more]
Cutting Edge Technology, Immersive Experiences & Cautious Optimism: Amusement Industry Ready for IAAPA Expo 2024
The hurricane season may have shown little mercy on Florida in October, but IAAPA, headquartered in Orlando, remained steadfast in completing preparations for IAAPA Expo 2024. The global attractions ... [read more]
Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 23 - John Thurston, Author of The Carnie King
Episode 23 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features John Thurston. John Thurston is the author of Carnie King, a history of Patty Conklin and Conklin Shows. Hear the story of how a ... [read more]
CNE: Another Banner Year In Spite of Rainy Opening
A Rainy start but strong finish marked the 2024 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), one of the largest outdoor events in Ontario, Canada's most populous province. A reported 1.49 million visitors ... [read more]
Amusements of America: New Rides and Family Vibes in 2024
Amusements of America, headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, runs two separate east coast units and operates 70 rides in all, on a route that stretches from Florida to New York State. According ... [read more]