In the December 2004 issue:

• Down Memory Lane takes a look at Georgia-based D&P Amusements, a show that operated from the mid-1980s through the early 1990s.
• The 2004 North Carolina State Fair was a sea of change. A new midway provider, Reithoffer Shows, had over 100 rides on the midway; and there is a new area being developed for the midway. A list of who provided what, as well as a lot layout, is included with this overview of the fall event.
• It was the second year for Carnival Tyme Shows to play midway host at the Noble County Community Fair in Kendallville, Indiana. During its relatively short tenure, the show has formed a strong bond with the fair
• One of the hot topics for the outdoor amusement industry is the merger of three North American carnivals under one umbrella. According to a press release, North American Midway Entertainment will "become one of the premier operators of carnivals and …midways in the United States and Canada."
• It's all about animals in the Concessions section. Tiger Rattie and Rabbit Snider are two game agents that have been with Wade Shows during the 2004 season.
• Do You Remember offers reminisces on the King Amusement Company's trailer-mounted Parachute Ride.
• The History of Train Shows returns with the story of Rubin & Cherry Shows and some surprising bits of information about it.
• New York-based Fun City Shows and Helm & Sons out of California share the spotlight in Route Snapshots.
• The annual expanded section of the Modeler's Corner features, among a variety of articles, items that are traditional - Merry-Go-Round, Sky Diver and trains; contemporary- Gravity Storm, Drop Zone and Pharaoh's Fury; and the futuristic - the Crazy Wheel. Get ideas, get inspired, and get motivated to create a different aspect of the outdoor amusement industry.
• Manufacturer's Corner highlights Wisdom Industries' Silver Streak, a profitable family ride with new theming.
• Check out the want to sell, want to hire, and want to buy notices in the Classified Ads section
• Also included in this issue are regular features: Midway Talk and Direct From the Lots