In the
March 2004 issue:
There is definitely a
patriotic flair to Mid America Shows' midway, with American flags and a red,
white and blue theming.
The 2003 Minnesota State
Fair once again fielded a wide array of rides and games on their independent
midway. With over 1.7 million visitors to the event, read how they
experienced the thrills and fun that the midway provided them.
Down Memory Lane takes a
look at an old show name that recently seemed to be experiencing a comeback.
Eastern Seaboard Shows was on the road only one season, but left a lasting
impression.
The meeting for the fair
associations for North Carolina and South Carolina brought together some new
faces in town and the talk was about the poor effect the weather had on the
carnival scene, however, a strong sense of optimism was prevalent.
The second and concluding
chapter on the O.C. Buck/Buck Page Exposition details the show's transition
from rail to truck and its eventual dissolution.
CARNIVAL took a walk Out
and About to North Carolina-based Michael's Amusements' midway.
Do you remember the Allan
Herschell 1960 Twister? This improved piece offered more safety features and
greater profit potential.
Midway Personality profiles
Jeff Przybycke, part of the Louisiana -based Jim's Rides, Inc., a company
founded and owned by his father, Jim Przybycke.
Manufacturer's Showcase
preview's Majestic Manufacturing's new flying coaster ride, Catch 'n Air;
and for those who provide games on the midway, there's New Jersey-based
State Fair Supply.
The History of Train Shows
concludes its story line on ride manufacturer Eyerly Aircraft Company, and
continues with the state of the industry as it headed out of World War II
and into the growth period of the 1950s.
The IISF Trade Show is not
only a great business experience, but also an opportunity for those in the
industry to get together to review and preview.
The Concessions section
presents a history of concession supplier Victor Products.
Also, in the Concessions
section, games agent Korena Hornberger discusses her past, her present and
her future in the business.
There is an historic C.W.
Parker carousel in Brenham, Texas that once traveled the highways of the
country, and now is in need of some financial backing to maintain its
operation.
Plus regular CARNIVAL
features including Direct From the Lots, Midway Talk, Classified Ads, and
Modeler's Corner.