2/22/2010
IISF TRADE SHOW CONCLUSION
Vendors and attendees remain optimistic about 2010 |  |
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2/16/2010
Industry Legend Stan Minker Passes
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2/13/2010
IISF TRADE SHOW FRIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
The Wizard introduces new carousel horse wraps | |
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2/12/2010
THURSDAY IISF TRADE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
New junction box by Veto, Chestnut reveals new soccer balls, LED lights, & M. MFG shows off new trailers | |
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2/11/2010
WEDNESDAY TRAFFIC STEADY AT IISF TRADE SHOW
Sellner Introduces New Ships Ahoy Spin Ride | |
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2/10/2010
IISF TRADE SHOW OFF TO A WET START
Soccer jerseys featured in BSR joints | |
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2/8/2010
IISF TRADE SHOW Preview Part II
Educational Seminars, social opportunities | |
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2/5/2010
Trade Show Preview Part 1
Three big new North American ride debuts | |
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1/21/2010
Brooks leaves NC Chief Inspector Post
Chambers named interim chief | |
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1/11/2010
Michigan Fair Convention Round-Up
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1/6/2010
Nineteen Carnivals Play the Top 50 Fairs
N.A.M.E., RCS, and Wade top the list | |
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12/21/2009
ELAINE WISDOM PASSES
Co-owner of Wisdom Industries | |
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12/16/2009
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO NAMED NORTH AMERICA'S TOP EVENT
Rain A Factor For Many Events | |
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12/4/2009
RCS Optimistic about California Fairs
Privately owned fairs becoming popular | |
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12/2/2009
wage, hour issues threaten outdoor amusement business
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12/1/2009
IAFE / SLA Shows Kick off Monday in Vegas
Changes for the SLA, Fair News, and a new Duck Game from BSR | |
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11/20/2009
Buyers Flock to IAAPA Thursday
Sellner announces new Pirate theme for Spin Rides | |
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11/19/2009
Plenty of things to see and do at IAAPA in Vegas
Rides-4U shows off impressive LED lighting packages | |
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11/18/2009
IAAPA Expo Kicks off in Vegas
Coney Island seeking amusement operator for a ten-year development | |
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11/17/2009
2009 CNE Billed as A Year to Remember
NAME/Conklin provides the midway for the 72nd year | |
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11/2/2009
Georgia National Fair Celebrates 20 Years
Attendance up over 2008 fair | |
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10/23/2009
OABA Just Dance Competition to be held in Las Vegas
Fundraiser to support The OABA Duke Smith Memorial Education Fund and SLA Scholarship Fund | |
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10/21/2009
North Carolina State Fair underway
Powers and Wade feature 110 rides on the midway | |
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10/19/2009
Wisconsin State Fair Impacted by Weather in 2009
Murphy / Reed to add $1 million is new equipment in 2010 | |
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9/29/2009
Allegan County Fair(MI) Posts Strong Numbers
Skerbeck Brothers set record ride gross | |
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9/24/2009
Good Weather, Outstanding Programming For Champlain Valley Fair
Reithoffer signs new 5-year contract | |
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9/18/2009
Record Year for Great Minnesota Get-Together
Midway rides and games gross over $5 million | |
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9/14/2009
MONDIAL FIGHTER PURCHASED BY WADE SHOWS
Set to operate at Oklahoma State Fair | |
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9/9/2009
Alameda County Fair Posts Record Year
Value message, promotions help boost attendance | |
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8/27/2009
Inside the Minnesota State Fair with Jim Sinclair
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8/24/2009
Bangor State Fair Celebrates 160 years
Fiesta Shows provides midway | |
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8/20/2009
Minnesota State Fair ride and concession Lineup
6 new rides and a new game to be presented | |
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8/13/2009
Ohio State Fair -- "Best year since 2004"
Food and ride revenues also rise | |
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7/29/2009
NAME's Pat Repp Comments on 2009 Season
Fairs and events are holding their own in a tough economy | |
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7/16/2009
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR POSTS RECORD YEAR
Midway grosses over $6 million | |
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7/2/2009
KMG INTRODUCES NEW RIDES
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6/24/2009
Windy City Begins New Season
New Purchases, events for 2009 | |
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6/13/2009
Brookhaven Fair Posts Record Year
J&J Amusements provides midway | |
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5/19/2009
Joe Tellone's Sunshine Amusements Scales Back Route
Despite rumors, show is still in business | |
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5/2/2009
Toy Safety and The CPSC
MYTH BUSTING AND THE TRUTH | |
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4/22/2009
BELLE CITY AMUSEMENTS PURCHASES TEN CONTRACTS AND EQUIPMENT FROM BLUEGRASS SHOWS
Show X officially purchases some assets of Show Y | |
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4/8/2009
MODERN MIDWAYS TO PLAY NEW FESTIVAL IN SAVANNAH
Show stays busy during off season refurbishing equipment | |
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3/27/2009
Fun Expo and ASI Convention -- Las Vegas
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3/13/2009
JOE BURUM APPOINTED AS THE NEW SLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Burm sells his share of Waterloo Tent and Tarp to President Pete Downs | |
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3/11/2009
BUTLER AMUSEMENTS SIGNS 10 YEAR DEAL WITH CAL EXPO
California State Fair plans to offer deep discounts to visitors | |
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3/4/2009
South Florida Fair faces exceptionally cold weather
Off 10%, midway revenue only down 4% | |
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2/27/2009
2010 Gibtown Extravaganza Trade Show Dates Announced
Show keeps dates during the second week of February | |
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2/23/2009
A Busy Weekend For Canadian Fairs & Show People
OAAS weekend & Showmen's League of America Canadian Chapter 50th Anniversary Banquet | |
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2/18/2009
IISF Trade Show Concludes (Part 1)
Foot traffic slow, but sales look good | |
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2/13/2009
Trade Show Day 4
Jersey Imports, Fabbri, Skerbeck, Crabtree and saving the Giants Boot! | |
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2/12/2009
Trade Show Day 3
Deggeller, Miller, Reithoffer and vendor news | |
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2/11/2009
Trade Show Day 2
New Rides, important seminars | |
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2/10/2009
IISF TRADE SHOW KICKS OFF
Background Check Seminar Conducted, New Products, and More! | |
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2/5/2009
IISF TRADE SHOW OPENS NEXT WEEK
SUPER BOWL DELAYS SHOW ONE WEEK | |
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2/4/2009
Drew Inks Mountain State Fair Contract
Returns to midway once again | |
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2/1/2009
PLENTY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT IISA TRADE SHOW
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1/16/2009
GA STATE FAIR MOVING TO SPRING 2010
New midway, entertainment planned | |
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1/12/2009
DESPITE TOUGH ECONOMY, MICHIGAN FAIRS AND CARNIVALS ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2009
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1/3/2009
Breaking News -- Reithoffer Signs National Peanut Festival
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12/20/2008
Red Cox of Wade Shows wins lottery for over $1 million
Plans to stay on the road | |
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12/18/2008
IAFE Convention -- PART II
Snowstorm hits Vegas | |
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12/16/2008
IAFE TRADE SHOW -- PART I
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12/15/2008
2008 TOP 50 FAIRS RELEASED
North Americas Top 50 experience only a 2% decrease from 2007 | |
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12/5/2008
IAAPA GIVES SOUVENIR, EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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12/4/2008
IAAPA Report -- PART II
Manufacturers and Suppliers | |
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12/1/2008
Zamperla and Wisdom Introduce new Rides at the 2008 IAAPA Expo
2009 show scheduled for Las Vegas | |
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11/29/2008
NAME SIGNS MICHIGAN AND TENNESSEE STATE FAIR
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11/27/2008
Wade Shows withdraws from Michigan State Fair RFP Process
Ends 50+ year reign on midway | |
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11/19/2008
Coney Island to be represented at IAAPA
Plans new amusement park | |
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11/19/2008
IAAPA KICKS OFF IN ORLANDO
Days One and Two Summary | |
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11/14/2008
Good Weather Benefits Canadian National Exhibition
NAME International Unit reports successful year | |
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10/29/2008
SHOWMENS LEAGUE BOARD VOTES TO SELL CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS
Sale Pending with John Buck Company | |
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10/22/2008
CARNIVAL PHOTO CALENDARS AVAILABLE
Get them while they last! | |
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10/20/2008
Ozark Empire Fair signs Wade Shows
Second major signing for Wade in the past month | |
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10/14/2008
California State Fair returns to 18 day run
Up 7% from 2007 | |
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10/6/2008
2008 Indiana State Fair comes close to record
NAME on the midway with new Mega Drop | |
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9/30/2008
2008 IOWA STATE FAIR WRAP-UP
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9/24/2008
Remembering Steve Tolve
"He Was a Great Guy" | |
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9/19/2008
Wade Shows signs Fiesta San Antonio
Returns once again to provide midway | |
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9/14/2008
Industry Veteran Steve Tolve Passes
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9/14/2008
Industry Legend James Tilton Passes
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9/10/2008
Chicago Area Shows Report Good Season
Spectacular, Fantasy, Windy City find new ways to offset fuel | |
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9/3/2008
Wisconsin State Fair up 9%
New marketing theme of "Affordability" helps drive traffic to fair | |
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8/23/2008
Ohio State Fair up over 2007
Viral Marketing helps lead the way | |
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8/5/2008
Past SLA Secretary Emeritus Noble Case Passes
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8/5/2008
California State Fair to offer wristbands everyday
Open all Mondays in 2008 as well | |
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7/22/2008
Minnesota State Fair looking for fair stories
To become part of on-line library | |
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7/15/2008
WOOD ENTERTAINMENT DEBUTS UPDATED MAGNUM
Plays 6 top 50 events with only 9 rides! | |
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7/2/2008
California State Fair
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6/24/2008
Simpson Named Executive Director of Virginia Association Of Fairs
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6/1/2008
MIAMI-DADE ATTRACTS OVER 600,000 VISITORS
Ride gross holds steady | |
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5/18/2008
Preview Day Added for North Carolina State Fair
First wristband day added | |
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5/8/2008
Despite Rain, Florida Strawberry Festival has good year
Mighty Bluegrass Shows has 80 ride midway | |
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4/22/2008
California State Fair announces '08 Lineup
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4/21/2008
More Than 75 Percent of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008 Exhibit Space Sold!
700 Exhibitors Assigned Floor Space in the Orlando County Convention Center | |
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4/18/2008
A of A mourns loss of founding brother, looks ahead to 2008
Company moves WQ from Miami to South Carolina | |
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4/15/2008
Remembering Industry Legend John Vivona
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4/12/2008
New Executive Director for Georgia National Fair
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4/10/2008
INDUSTRY LEGEND JOHN VIVONA PASSES
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4/9/2008
TALLEY DEBUTS NEW WAVE SWINGER AT SOUTHWEST EXPO & LIVESTOCK SHOW
Fair attendance up 3% over 2007 | |
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3/25/2008
FLORIDA STATE FAIR UP 7%
Wade Shows RC48 coaster makes debut | |
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3/9/2008
NEW TICKETING SYSTEM FOR RCS
14 NEW RIDES IN 07 | |
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2/27/2008
Universal Fairs to Produce 6 events in 2008
Amusements Of America, Murphy Brothers, Belle City providing carnival midways | |
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2/19/2008
South Florida Fair breaks over one dozen records
Wade Shows provides 90-ride midway | |
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2/14/2008
ENCOURAGING GIBTOWN SALES RESULTS FOR 2008
Wiggle Worm makes a strong debut | |
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2/12/2008
IISF Trade Show Concludes Until 2009
Show officially moves dates to February 10-14, 2009 | |
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2/11/2008
IAAPA Announces First Middle East Safety Conference in Dubai
Darrell Metzger of Ruwaad Holdings-Destination Developments – Dubai to Give Keynote Address | |
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2/10/2008
IISA Trade Show -- Closing Day
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2/9/2008
IISA Trade Show -- Day 4
Date officially changed for 2009 | |
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2/8/2008
IISA Trade Show -- Day 3
Majestic sells four Wiggle Worm rides | |
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2/6/2008
IISA Trade Show -- Day 2
Major purchase made by Burton Brothers | |
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2/5/2008
IISA Trade Show -- Day 1
Dates may change for 2009 | |
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2/4/2008
Trade Show Vendors Ready For Opening
New rides, food stands and services offered | |
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1/25/2008
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS HOLDS 91st ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Over 500 delegates attend | |
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1/18/2008
2008 Gibtown Extravaganza is Right Around the Corner
New vendors, rides and seminars for 08 | |
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1/11/2008
WADE SHOWS PURCHASES TWO SUPER SPECTACULARS FOR 08 SEASON
A Pinfari RC-48 Coaster and a 8-Lane Super Slide join the line up | |
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1/7/2008
CHANGES ON THE WAY FOR MCW IN 2008
E-Mail News List established, directory revisions underway | |
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12/31/2007
LIST OF CARNIVALS PLAYING TOP 50 FAIRS
TWO NEW ADDITIONS FOR 07 | |
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12/27/2007
2007 TOP 50 FAIRS
Texas State Fair remains in the number one slot | |
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12/18/2007
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES NEW DATES
Moves to 18 days | |
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12/12/2007
Good News From H2B Visa Front
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12/7/2007
GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR HAS RECORD YEAR
Froehlich to take job as York Fair Manager | |
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12/4/2007
JACKIE SWIKA
Past OABA Chair and owner of S&S Amusements has passed | |
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11/30/2007
IAFE Convention -- Final Day
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11/28/2007
IAFE Convention -- Day 2
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11/27/2007
IAFE Trade Show -- Day 1
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11/26/2007
Powers Great American Midways to Operate at 2008 N.C. State Fair
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11/21/2007
SALES UP AT THE 2007 IAAPA EXPO
Orlando show a success | |
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11/14/2007
IAPPA Exhibitor Awards Announced
Landmark Entertainment Group Wins Image Award | |
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11/12/2007
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON FOREIGN WORKER VISAS
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11/10/2007
First completely cashless waterpark in USA
Cashless Payment, Keyless Entry, Access Pass, Cashless Vending, and Guest ID are among the features at newest waterpark attraction KeyLime Cove Water Resort and will be demonstrated at IAAPA 2007 | |
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11/9/2007
NC STATE FAIR HAS RECORD ATTENDANCE
Powers Great Americans second year on midway | |
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11/5/2007
Utah State Fair up 9%
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10/26/2007
LARSON INTERNATIONAL TO MAKE ZERO GRAVITY AND CLIFFHANGER
Rights acquired from Dartron | |
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10/25/2007
Tulsa State Fair Down 7%
Three days of rain affect attendance | |
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10/10/2007
BIG E RECORDS SECOND HIGHEST ATTENDANCE
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10/8/2007
H-2B Visa Crisis May Hit Industry
Congress fails to renew exemption | |
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10/4/2007
Wisconsin State Fair down 7%
Murphy provides 54 ride midway | |
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9/24/2007
Heat hurts Indiana State Fair
Attendance down by 14% | |
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9/22/2007
INDUSTRY LEGEND JD FLOYD PASSES
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9/20/2007
NAME RETAINS CNE CONTRACT
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9/19/2007
Miami Showmen's Association Names Shelby Lauther Royal 'Man Of The Year'
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9/15/2007
West Virginia State Fair ride gross up 12%
Reithoffer Shows signs new 2-year contract | |
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9/11/2007
Orange County Fair gets new look, carnival this year
Strates makes midway debut -- fair up despite rain | |
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9/8/2007
New England Fair Round-Up #2
Fanelli, Fiesta, Rockwell, Coleman and Bourget | |
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9/6/2007
New England Fair Round-Up #1
A OF A, Gillette, Dreamland and Bowdoin | |
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8/24/2007
DESPITE HEAT, OHIO STATE FAIR ONLY DOWN 1%
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8/1/2007
MCW Interview with Brother Andrew R. Casper of Carnival Hope
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7/12/2007
OHIO RICH WITH CAROUSEL HISTORY
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6/27/2007
Wendy Trombetti
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6/25/2007
Proposed Pennsylvania Ride Inspection Changes
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6/7/2007
CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION SEEKS MIDWAY PROVIDER
From a CNE Press Release | |
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6/6/2007
Wade Shows signs Taste Of Chicago
To provide three rides for event | |
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6/3/2007
Pima County Fair Wrap-up
RCS introduces Fun Pass System in AZ | |
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5/10/2007
Belle City Trip Rport
Visit to the Citrus County Fair | |
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5/1/2007
New Delta Fair and Music Festival
Signs Geren Rides to provide midway of 50+ rides | |
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4/28/2007
COLE AMUSEMENTS SIGNS NEW RIVER VALLEY FAIR
Formerly played by All-American | |
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4/26/2007
MURPHY FINISHES STRONG IN SARASOTA
Bluegrass adds a Zamperla Wave Blaster to its line up | |
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4/15/2007
JoyRides Family Fun Center Equipment and Real Estate Offered at Public Auction
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4/12/2007
CARNIVAL OWNER BERNARD THOMAS PASSES
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4/11/2007
2007 HOT SPRINGS SAFETY SEMINAR
Tips from industry experts | |
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4/5/2007
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FAIR - ATTENDANCE DOWN SLIGHTLY FROM 2006
Rainy Friday affects attendance | |
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4/3/2007
OHIO SHOWMEN'S ASSOCIATION OPPOSES NEW GAMBLING DEVICES
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3/28/2007
Georgia National Fair wins awards,recognition
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3/20/2007
South Florida Fair down slightly, Wade Shows up on midway
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3/7/2007
REITHOFFER ON A ROLL
Reithoffer lands Belmont Stakes and Collier County Fairs | |
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2/27/2007
REMEMBERING GARNET WALKER
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2/13/2007
IISF TRADE SHOW A SUCCESS
Exhibitors report brisk sales for 2007 show | |
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2/10/2007
Gibtown Extravaganza -- Final Day
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2/9/2007
Trade Show Day 4
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2/9/2007
Gibsonton Day 3
IISA Banquet a success | |
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2/6/2007
Gibsonton Day 2
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2/6/2007
Day 1 in Gibtown
**UPDATED** | |
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2/3/2007
IISF ANNOUNCES TRADE SHOW SEMINARS
Grow your business - Attend an IISF Seminar | |
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2/1/2007
IISF SPOTLIGHT ON FAJUME
Fajume set to bring new Galleon ride to Gibtown | |
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1/29/2007
ITS OFFICIAL -- A OF A RETURNS TO MACON
Returning after three year absence | |
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1/27/2007
LESS THAN TEN DAYS UNTIL TRADE SHOW KICK OFF
IISF Trade Show in Gibsonton opens February 6 | |
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1/24/2007
HAPPENINGS AT THE SC/NC & WV FAIR CONVENTIONS
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1/18/2007
FAIR PRODUCTIONS LANDS BELMONT CONTRACT
Stakes Fair is back in action after a one year absence | |
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1/11/2007
FABBRI GROUP TO BRING NEW FAMILY SWING TO GIBSONTON
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1/10/2007
Playland Amusements and Indiana
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1/10/2007
Ad itudes COLUMN
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1/9/2007
UPDATE *** AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA TO RETURN TO MACON??
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1/7/2007
SUE NICHOLS' ARTWORK FEATURED IN CURRENT INC'S SCRAPBOOKING CATALOG
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1/5/2007
MIAMI SHOWMENS ASSOCIATION NEWS
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1/4/2007
JANUARY 2007 MCW UPDATE
Happy New Year to all our friends and visitors! | |
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12/15/2006
NORTH FLORIDA FAIR INKS THREE YEAR DEAL WITH STRATES SHOWS
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12/8/2006
MCW LAUNCHES NEW SITE LAYOUT
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12/8/2006
NAME REORGANIZATION
Mike Williams steps up as CEO & President | |
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12/7/2006
ARIZONA STATE FAIR HAS RECORD BREAKING YEAR
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12/6/2006
SLA EXHIBITOR LOUNGE - BEST SHOW YET
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12/4/2006
SC STATE FAIR HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR; EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH N.A.M.E. for 2007
S.C. Fair decides against a independent midway | |
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11/16/2006
NC STATE FAIR UPDATE
Fair weather clause benefits the carnival | |
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11/8/2006
POWERS TO OPERATE 2007 MIDWAY AT N.C. STATE FAIR
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11/2/2006
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CELEBRATES 120th BIRTHDAY
Ride, Game, and Food Grosses up | |
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10/27/2006
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR UP 2%
Superstars and Superheroes theme is a hit | |
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10/24/2006
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR WRAP-UP AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH WESLEY WYATT
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10/20/2006
NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR RIDE STATUS AND LINEUP
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10/11/2006
BIG E WRAP-UP
Attendance up 63,115 from 2005 | |
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10/6/2006
MIDDLE TOWN CHANGES MIDWAY PROVIDERS
Strates Shows signs a 3 year contract | |
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10/5/2006
ORANGE COUNTY SIGNS WITH STRATES SHOWS
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9/29/2006
INDIANA STATE FAIR UP 6%
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9/26/2006
POWERS GREAT AMERICAN MIDWAYS- SHOW OF THE YEAR?
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9/25/2006
JAMES E. STRATES SHOWS- NEW YORK STATE FAIR
930,000 attend in 2005 | |
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9/22/2006
OSF CARNIVAL CONTRACT AWARDED TO AOA
OHIO STATE FAIR CARNIVAL CONTRACT RECOMMENDED TO BE RETAINED BY AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA | |
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9/20/2006
OHIO STATE FAIR CARNIVAL PICKED
CONTRACT RECOMMENDED TO BE RETAINED BY AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA | |
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9/18/2006
OVER 1,000,000 ATTEND IOWA STATE FAIR
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9/11/2006
ON THE ROAD WITH GILLETTE SHOWS
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9/5/2006
AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA – GREENWICH FAIR
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8/25/2006
DELAWARE STATE FAIR ENDS UP 2.3%
WADE SHOWS ENDS SUCCESSFUL EAST COAST ROUTE | |
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8/17/2006
OHIO STATE FAIR DRAWS 814,152 up over 12,000 from 2005
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7/28/2006
The Future of the South Carolina State Fair
Fair to go independent in 2007? | |
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6/17/2006
Brookhaven (NY) Fair Closes with near record run despite rain
Wade Shows makes first appearance at event. | |
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6/16/2006
Exclusive interview with Wayne Pierce- Part 2
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5/31/2006
Exclusive interview with Wayne Pierce- Part 1
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4/12/2006
Carnival Industry Meets with CSPC
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3/20/2006
2006 Florida State Fair Slightly Down from 2005- but still strong
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2/18/2006
New IISA officers installed, raffle winners announced
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2/16/2006
Gibtown- The carnival industrys Groundhog Day
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1/31/2006
Attendance Up at 2006 South Florida Fair
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1/23/2006
North Carolina State Fair Manager, Wesley Wyatt, speaks out on states bid process for midway contracts
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