Midway Talk
Frank Kopcha Passes Away Thursday, 02 September 2010 16:57 |  |  | 
Carnival Magazine sadly reports that Frank Kopcha passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the age of 92. Mr. Kopcha was the owner of Frankie's Amusements Co. and East Coast Shows. He retired in 1986. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Kopcha was a member of the Showman's Legion and an avid Steelers fan. He is survived by his wife, Helen Chmiel. More information can be found here: click here. Our sympathies to friends and family. |
8.17.10 Midway TalkTuesday, 17 August 2010 14:40 | | |
No. 5 Big Eli Rolling Along: Click Here For Story. Fantasy Amusement Company of Peoria, IL organizes a midway for special needs guests: Click Here For Story. Northern District Fair (Michigan) Kicks Off: Click Here For Story. Article on Carnival Industry Life Featuring Brown's Amusements: Click Here For Story. 8.12.10 Midway TalkThursday, 12 August 2010 14:48 | | |
West Virginia State Fair publishes a cookbook of their Fair's food: Click Here For Story. The Chow Hound visits the Indiana State Fair: Click Here For Story. Power Cables Stolen from Oscar's Amusements Midway: Click Here For Story. Profile of Jesse Grant of West Coast Amusements: Click Here For Story. USA Today Talks Fair Food: Click Here For Story. Last Updated (Thursday, 12 August 2010 15:13) 8.9.10 Midway TalkMonday, 09 August 2010 14:23 | | |
An editorial by Jeff Reinartz of the Austin Post describes the joy of visiting a carnival midway as a parent: Click Here For Story Napa Town and Country Fair premiers a new venue. Part of the midway design includes a laser light show: Click Here For Story Royal West Amusements plays the Missoula County Fair: Click Here For Story Ricky Moore and Moore's Greater Shows is profiled by KTKA news in Topeka, Kansas: Click Here For Story The Iowa State Fair prepares for opening; Click Here For Story The Lancaster Super County Fair beefs up its midway: Click Here For Story Preparing the midway for the Del Norte County Fair: Click Here For Story
Last Updated (Monday, 09 August 2010 15:11) 8.4.10 Midway TalkWednesday, 04 August 2010 18:24 | | |
There are several indsutry-related stories in the news this week: The IAAPA has settled on a permanent home for its trade show through 2019: Click Here for Story A story on the science of rides was recently published online: Click Here for Story Inland Emprie Amusements plays the Richland County Fair: Click Here for Story Folks flock to the Adams County Fair: Click Here for Story James E. Strates plays the Chemung County Fair: Click Here for Story Last Updated (Wednesday, 04 August 2010 19:11) |
