In the January 2008 issue:  

  The State Fair of Minnesota fielded an independent midway. Find out what the Top Ten grossing rides were at the 2007 event.

  There is no sibling rivalry between fifth generation showmen brothers Joe and Bill Skerbeck, who own and operate a carnival bearing their surname.

  Do you remember the Seattle Wheel? Were there one or two or three of these unusual pieces?

  The 2007 North Carolina State Fair, which featured Powers Great American Midways as the contracted carnival provider, posted several records, including one for the most number of rides on a midway.

  Go Down Memory Lane with some of the decorative graphics used on vehicles belonging to the The Great James H. Drew Exposition

  Manufacturer’s Showcase puts the spotlight on Dutch’s Welding, a company out of Florida that focuses on fabricating trailers, flatbeds, and custom marquees for the outdoor amusement industry. Also, Fred’s Tents manufactures and retails all styles of tents, canopies and sidewalls for the industry, and carries a full line of tent accessories.

  Geren Rides fielded a midway of 30 rides at the 2007 West Tennessee State Fair. The show has added a number of dates in the last few years, including one brand new event in Memphis.

  The History of Train Shows follows King Reid Shows in the 1950s and the World of Mirth as it fulfilled dates in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

  Route Snapshots offers some photos of Brown’s Amusements at a date in Apache Junction, Arizona

  Photos depict how shows create innovative racking for some of their pieces, an area always of interest to those looking to transport rides in an efficient manner.

  Jane Baxter has finally gotten her Heartbreaker. The European piece made its debut in 2007 at several large events.

  NAARSO will offer its annual ride inspection forum in Orlando, January 27 through February 1.

  Midway Personality reads like a cookbook with a profile of Century 21 Shows concessionaires David and Tracy Duck, and Jake Bean.

  Norton Auctioneers is not a company to let the dust settle on its gavel. The company has been busy with auctions in Florida, Massachusetts, and Indiana.

  The Now Booking for 2008 section provides the opportunity to check out the carnivals and concessions that may be available for booking your event

  In Pack Your Bags there is 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.

  See you in Gibtown- February 5-9, 2007