In the January 2004 issue:

• A walk Down Memory Lane provides a review of Frankie's Amusements/ East Coast Shows. In its prime, this carnival provided the midway for the Eastern States Exposition.
• For 146 years, the DeKalb County Fair in Alexandria, Tennessee, has been an American tradition. Family Attractions provides the fun zone at this event that has had more than its share of negative circumstances.
• The country of Mexico is comprised of states, much like the United States, and some of them feature a state fair. What are the differences and the similarities between a state fair south of the border and one north of the border? Expomex is an example of what might be found at a Mexican State Fair.
• It was like old home week at the 2003 North Carolina State Fair with the return of the James E. Strates Shows to the midway. The carnival made a successful bid to provide the midway after a one-year absence and a lot of state government turmoil.
• Corky Powers, owner of Powers Great American Midways, remains upbeat regarding the future potential of his growing show. New to the Powers midway in 2003 was a Super Shot drop tower.
• Do You Remember covers the Allan Herschell Rodeo Ride. This kiddie ride featured saddles on aluminum horses and "bad guys" who would engage riders in mock gun battles.
• Out and About travels to the county fairs in Concord and Salisbury, North Carolina, to photograph people and equipment on Powers Great American Midways.
• In the Concessions section, meet the "First lady of the Midway," veteran concessionaire Sissie Boswell
• Manufacturer's Showcase - From Sellner Manufacturing, a classic American ride has had an extreme makeover and has been updated for the 21st century, the new Tilt-A-Whirl features new cars and an updated color scheme. Also, American Innovations, Inc., a company specializing in developing concepts promoting public safety, has introduced bomb resistant trash containers.
• The History of Train Shows continues with profiles of several Eyerly Manufacturing pieces, including the Octopus and the Spider.
• Also included in this issue are regular features Midway Talk, Direct From the Lots, Classified ads, and Modeler's Corner.
• Get out the sunscreen and the checkbooks - it's THAT time of year! In the February issue of CARNIVAL, preview a listing of the exhibitors who will be participating in the annual IISF Trade Show and Extravaganza in Gibsonton