In the July 2005 issue:  

  Reed Expositions brought in their ride arsenal for the annual Fiesta Celebration in San Antonio, Texas. Many of the rides have been refurbished with eye-catching and vibrant designs.

  Deggeller Attractions started their 25th season at their hometown fair, the Martin County Fair in Stuart, Florida. The midway is also the stage for a routine undercover operation by the local sheriff's department.

  Do you remember profiles another of the space-themed rides. This piece, from Grover Watkins, Inc., is the Satellite, a ride that was designed as a kiddie ride but had great appeal to teenagers and adults.

  Down Memory Lane reviews Gopher State Shows, a carnival that through growth and time has evolved into Gopher State Expositions.

  Midway Personality is an interview with Larry Davis, retired owner of Carnival Time Shows, who offers some thoughts on the current state of the carnival industry.

  Manufacturer's Showcase puts the spotlight on National Ticket's Bill Alter, who has been tapped as the honored guest at the OABA"s Lunch with a Legend, to be held during the IAAPA convention this year. Also featured is Gold Medal's Sno Master Sno-Kone machine.

  In The History of Train Shows, Rubin and Cherry Shows had grown and a second unit was contemplated.

  Route Snapshots takes a look at Deggeller's Spectacular Magic Midway, the predecessor to Deggeller Attractions.

  On the Road offers the route listings for several hundred events during the month.

  In the Now Booking for 2005 section, check out the carnivals that may be available for booking your event.

  Looking to buy, looking to sell, looking to hire, or looking for a job - be sure to check out the Classified Ads!

  Also included in this issue are regular features: Midway Talk, Modeler's Corner, Direct From the Lots, and Pack Your Bags, a calendar of upcoming industry events.