Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, and Amusement Parks - Are we last to open and why?
A Carnival Warehouse / Amusement Park Warehouse Exclusive Editorial
The roadmap to re-opening the country was released by the President on Thursday and it shows a three-tiered guideline for states. Not surprisingly, mass gatherings and large outdoor events were ... [read more]
A Great Northern A'Fair Carnival Adds Eli 16 Ferris Wheel
New attraction increases gross by 10-15%
Tim Mattfeldt, co-owner of the greater Phoenix-located A Great Northern A'Fair Carnival, is proud to note that his carnival now owns an Eli 16 Double Eagle Wheel. “It came from West Coast ... [read more]
Modern Midways Runs Year-Round; Show in Holding Pattern due to Pandemic
Robert Briggs, owner of Modern Midways, headquartered in Steger, Ill., near Chicago Heights, has exciting new rides and a year ‘round schedule – but during the unprecedented conditions of ... [read more]
Rides 4-U stays upbeat during Coronavirus Pandemic
In the midst of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, Len Soled and his team at Rides 4U are happy to provide positive news; things are pretty much business as usual for them and they're still ... [read more]
CARES Act provides help to businesses - Here's how to see if it works for you
President Trump signed into law last week the 2.2 Trillion dollar Coronavirus Aid Relief and Security Act (CARES) which provides government assistance for businesses and individuals facing financial ... [read more]
Funtastic Traveling Shows Focuses on Safety First Fun
Safety is key for Funtastic Traveling Shows owner Ron Burback. The company, which plays a route exclusively in the Pacific Northwest, throughout Oregon and Washington, usually books about 25-30 ... [read more]
Powers & Thomas Stays on Steady Course of Growth; Show adds New Equipment for 2020 season
Now in its fifth year on the road, Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment continues to find success as the company travels on a steady course of growth. Owned by couples Ed and Amy Powers, and Ron ... [read more]
COVID-19 and the Future of Our Events - A Pandemic Planning Guide
A CarnivalWarehouse.com Exclusive Editorial
With the pandemic in full swing in the US, we have had many phone calls and conversations with fairs, carnivals and events over the last week or two, trying to figure out what to do and what others ... [read more]
Has COVID-19 Shutdown Delayed H-2B Worker Crisis for Carnival Companies?
Carnival companies and the fair industry were headed towards a potential workforce crisis until a much bigger crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic – overwhelmed the global economy, including ... [read more]
The Coronavirus Shutdown: Texas & Florida Fairs Could Be the Last Until Memorial Day
There may be no better example of how both rapid and devastating the escalation of COVID-19 has been on the fair industry than the Collier County Fair. Keeping pace with a growing population and an ... [read more]
