In the October 2007 issue:

• CARNIVAL’s 2007 Annual Buyer’s Guide is a valuable resource listing hundreds of companies offering a wide variety of goods and services to the outdoor amusement industry. These are professionals that want to do business with you.
• Do you remember the Disco Round, an amusement piece from German manufacturer Huss? The ride appealed to thrill seekers wanting audio and visual sensations in addition to the physical experience.
• Cowabunga dude! The 2007 Orange County Fair was the year for Herefords surfers, and sand. Ray Cammack provided the midway at this central California event,
• Down Memory Lane offers scenes from Big J Amusements.
• What could be more warming than a bright, brilliant midway in the middle of winter, housed in the confines of a huge building that can accommodate the biggest and the smallest of rides, games and attractions? The I-X Center in Cleveland offers just such an event with its annual Indoor Amusement Park.
• Although they are closely associated with carnival midways, the number of sideshows available has been on a steep decline. Jim Zajicek is doing his part in bringing his “Strangest Show on Earth” to as many venues as he can.
• Photos show that Wisdom Industries’ new Viper has hit the road.
• Once again through a lot of effort on the part of dozens of operators, there was a successful independent midway at the 2007 Minnesota State Fair. Find out who brought what to this fun zone.
• 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 October
• 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.