In the September 2007 issue:  

  Building and maintaining a strong route throughout New England for over 30 years, Billy Burr’s FUN-O-RAMA was a traditional carnival. Fielding over twenty-five rides and attractions, the show’s strong foundation continues today as Rockwell Amusements.

  Casting all of the colors of the rainbow on the midways they set up is Rainbow Valley Rides of Wisconsin. The show offers as much variety of color as the rainbow with the rides and attractions they offer, including the Freak Out, Sky Master, and Ali Baba.

  When Lavoy and Mildred Winton purchased the Cumberland Valley Shows from his parents, little did the industry realize the importance of that act. During the course of their ownership, Lavoy was credited with seven U.S. patents that benefited the industry.

  Buffalo, New York takes advantage of a somewhat abbreviated carnival season, and Mike Robb’s Fun City Shows makes sure that they turn the city into just that – Fun City. The family owned and operated carnival plays a number of local festivals in the city as soon as there is a slight thaw in the brutal winter weather.

  Manufacturer’s Showcase puts the spotlight on a new line of luxury travel trailers that are also relatively inexpensive by Forks RV; on new frozen entrees for food concessionaires to help increase menu variety and the bottom line; and on a popcorn popper from Gold Medal that addresses the problems of inadequate power supply and ease of transport.

  Billy Clark has spent more that 50 years on the road. He and his wife Sue own and operate Smokey Mountain Amusements and one of the pieces in his ride stable is a Spider that once belonged to Rod Link, Link Shows.

  Bobby Jenks, who frequently books with Smokey Mountain Amusements, has acquired a 1916 Wurlitzer Band Organ that he has had restored and it now is traveling to fairs and events, once again bringing happy music to all who listen.

  Do you remember a Himalaya ride made by Reverchon called the Overland Express? The piece was built for United Shows of America and was recently refurbished by current owner Miller Spectacular Shows.

  Ed and Donna Inners have managed to combine new and classic pieces to form a carnival, Inners Shows, that has also managed to carve its niche in providing the midway at county fairs, church festivals and local celebrations.

  Earlier this year, the carnival industry lost another member with the passing of independent operator Dwayne Steck. His wife, Beverly, shares some memories of her hardworking husband and the ride operation they built and operated for many years.

  Route Snapshots takes a look at Alabama-based James Gang Amusements at the Owen County Fair in Indiana,

  Ever the classic, Down Memory Lane offers scenes from Royal American Shows.

  Check out the monthly CARNIVAL Route Listings, On the Road, for over 50 carnivals traveling to fairs, festivals and a variety of events across North America during August

  The Pack Your Bags section provides a list of a number of state and industry-related meetings, trade shows, and events.

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

  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.

  ***Coming in the October issue of CARNIVAL – the 2007 Annual Buyer’s Guide. A valuable resource listing companies that offer a wide variety of goods and services and want to do business with the outdoor amusement industry.