Coming in November 2005:

  See what was new that thrilled the crowds at the 2005 Minnesota State Fair, which featured an independent midway complete with rides, attractions, games and food concessions from operators and vendors from across the country.

  It takers a tremendous amount of fortitude to start a carnival today. Nancy Sprague and Robert Kelley exhibit just such stamina with Amyland Amusements, a new carnival playing dates in the New England area. In addition, the couple has also worked on refurbishing some of their classic purchases.

  Catch a glimpse of Butler Amusements' new Fabbri Spinning Coaster, the first of its kind in North America.

  From a showmen's ladies auxiliary cookbook comes a family recipe from Mrs. Carl J (Egle) Sedlmayr Jr., Royal American Shows. Yum! Yum!

  Do You Remember provides a look at one of the classic Eyerly creations - the Roll-O-Plane.

  Welcome a new CARNIVAL contributor, Elodie (Ellie) Wolfe. The young lady has a special working companion and a perspective from both sides of the midway.

  Even though it is still a relatively new entity, North American Midways Entertainment (N.A.M.E.) has been active in making a name for itself. Check out several of the new ideas that the conglomerate has inaugurated this season.

  Skinner's Amusements is the carnival for those who are young at heart, just ask anyone who attended the Young at Heart Festival in Love Park, Illinois.

  Down Memory Lane profiles the carnival that started as the Mighty Page Shows and later became Page Combined Shows.

  The History of Train Shows continues following Rubin & Cherry and the Model Shows through the early 1930s as the two carnivals travel through the South and the Midwest.

  Manufacturer's Showcase puts the spotlight on a new product from Engine Technologies that is designed to help save on those rising fuel costs. Also Gold Medal Products is featuring a new funnel cake fryer designed to help meet the demand for this midway treat

  In the Concessions section, veteran concessionaire Bobby Leonard IS the proverbial "run away with the carnival." Visit with the man with a sense of humor who has worked on over 30 shows during his career.

  NICA has announced the appointment of a new executive Director, Dave Schlabach.

  As the traditional fair season winds down, On the Road offers the route listings for a number of events during November

  With the on-the-road season ending for 2005, it is time to plan for next year and in line with that, Pack Your bags lists most of the annual state association meetings that are slated for the next several months.

  In the Now Booking for 2006 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, Direct From the Lots, Life's Flow, and Modeler's Corner