Coming in August 2008:  

 Fiesta San Antonio (Texas) has a new home and Reed Exposition Midways, bringing in the carnival, made the most of it during the 2008 event.

 An amusement industry veteran of more than 70 years, George Ellison spent most of those years as the Lot Manager for Strates Shows. A dedicated individual, George maintains a keen interest in the industry even today.

 Amyland Amusements has a busy 2008 season planned, with the show adding a new in-house creation called the Mouse-A-Round.

 The multi-thrill EOS Mind Blaster has joined forces with other rides on the Powers Great American Midways’ lot to bring new fun and excitement to midway visitors.

 West Coast Shows started in 1927 under the name West Coast Amusement Company. The show’s roots were in three kiddie rides that were used to repay a debt; from there it grew to become a major California carnival.

 Manufacturer’s Showcase puts the spotlight on the Great American Frontier Show, a multi-faceted interactive attraction available for events and midways. Also, Gold Medal has introduced a new kettle for its poppers, the Unimaxx, helping increase efficiency and profitability.

 Take a walk Down Memory Lane with King Reid Shows. The Vermont-based carnival was promoted as the “World’s Cleanest Midway.”

 Sanitation on the midway is an increasing concern. Many fairgrounds and carnivals are seeking better ways to protect their visitors from dangerous bacteria like E. coli, and there are a number of new products on the market for that.

 Robby Tucker owns and operates a ride inspection company called Ride Lynx, LLC. His background is industry-related, as the son of Terry Tucker, who formerly owned Terry’s Rides.

 The History of Train Shows follows Texas-based Bill Hames Shows through the 1930s. The carnival continued to grow and expand; and in one deal added 35 railcars to the show.

 To facilitate looking for a company that does business with the outdoor amusement industry, an Advertiser’s Index has been added to the magazine.

 On the Road is a chronological route listing for the month of August of dozens of carnivals traveling to events throughout the continent. This listing is a great resource for scheduling or finding a favored show.

 Pack Your Bags features a list of a number of state and industry-related meetings, trade shows, and events

 Check out the Carnival Exchange section that lists carnivals that need route help and have booking opportunities for rides and concessions

 Looking to buy, looking to sell, be sure to check out the Classified Ads

 Also included in this issue are regular features: Midway Talk, Direct From the Lots, and Life’s Flow.