Rides 4-U Positions for Growth with PWS and RMC Representation
One of the largest displays at the 2026 IISF Trade Show in Gibtown by a U.S.-based ride company was once again Len Soled's Rides 4-U, showcasing a portable Pirate Ship, Spinning Coaster, and a kiddie ... [read more]
Chance Rides, Reverchon Announce U.S. Production Partnership
Chance Rides and France-based Reverchon announced on Thursday a new partnership that will bring the manufacturing of one of the company's popular roller coasters, the Spinning Coaster Stall Turn, to ... [read more]
From Junction Boxes to Generator Trailers, Funtastic Broadens Its Product Offerings at Gibtown Trade Show
Funtastic Entertainment Fabrication Division was busy during its third year exhibiting at the IISF Trade Show, showcasing a variety of products including midway junction boxes, a new generator ... [read more]
From Strings to Satellites: Magic Money Connects Midway Planning, Guest Navigation, and Back Office Tools In Newest Update
An event doesn't start when the lights turn on and the gates open. It starts months earlier—with planning, permits, and coordination that most guests never see. Long before opening day, ... [read more]
2026 IISA Super Extravaganza & Trade Show Promises More Rides & the Latest H-2B News
Most commonly known as the Gibtown Trade Show, its official moniker is the International Independent Showmen's Association Super Extravaganza & Trade Show. It is the first major amusement ... [read more]
Change of Venue and Continued Commitment to Safety at the Northwest Showmen's Club Safety Seminar
The Northwest Showmen's Club Safety Seminar will mark its 47th year this winter, running from February 16 through 20, 2026.While the club's commitment to safety remains unchanged, this year's seminar ... [read more]
Pensacola Interstate Fair Celebrated 90 Years of Fun & Making Memories in 2025
A round-number anniversary, especially one spanning multiple decades and more than one century, reinforces a fair's credibility and legacy. It also gives local media a built-in news hook and enables ... [read more]
Beating the Heat: California State Fair Moves to Fall for 2027 Fair
The heat is off, or at least it soon will be. The California State Fair is changing its operating dates beginning in 2027 in an effort to avoid the often scorching summer temperatures at the ... [read more]
Modern Midways Accelerates into 2026 with New Rides and Record Crowds
Modern Midways now operates 55-plus rides and runs 2 to 3 units on the company's 90-date schedule every year. The carnival's route stretches from Miami in January to spring at such venues as the ... [read more]
Overcoming Heatwaves and a Softening Economy, Illinois Records Second-Highest Attended State Fair in 2025
Some say second place always tries harder. The 2025 Illinois State Fair proved the point, recording the second-highest attendance in its long history dating back to 1853. The 2025 annual celebration ... [read more]
