December 2011
In the December 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo- James H. Drew Exposition collage of attractions at the NC Mountain State Fair and the North Georgia State Fair.
- Feature Articles:
- Imagination Key for James Drew Exposition by Paul Southers
- Trainmaster: Fulfilling the Dream by Bill Hall
- Windy City Amusements Plays Two Chicagoland Festivals by Kim Krueger
- Positive Reports from California Fair Season by John Toomey
- All Roads Lead to Rutland by Dan McGinnis
Plus:
- New Products
- Do You Remember The Paratrooper
- Midway Personality: John Young of Dreamland Amusements
- Miniature Midway: Holiday Special
And our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
November 2011 Issue
In the November 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo- James E. Strates Shows at the 2011 New York State Fair. Photo by Rebecca Warren.
- Monthly Route Listing
- Strates Shows Sets Two More Records in New York
- Irene & Lee Put a Damper on East Coast Fairs
- Dancing Along the Midway
- World of Mirth Shows: The Final Years of a Show Business Legend
- Playworld Amusements at the Upper South Carolina State Fair
- Midway Personality: Michael Reisinger
- Do You Remember the Rotor?
- Crabtree Amusements at the Colorado State Fair
- Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
October 2011 Issue
In the October 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo- Powers Great American Midways Skydiver. Photo by RD Thomas.
- SPECIAL ANNUAL BUYER'S GUIDE
- Monthly Route Listing
- Two Chance Mfg. Classics on the PGAM Midway: The Skydiver & The Flying Bobs
- Masses Stronger Than Mobs at Wisconsin State Fair
- Midway Personality: Bill Hall
- Leading the Way in Solar Energy, Waterloo Tent & Tarp and the Carnival Industry
- A.R.M. Vertigo Arrives at S & S Amusements in 2011
- Do You Remember the Toboggan?
- 35% Increase in both Ride & Game Gross at the Orange County Fair
- Strong Numbers for Big A at State Fair Meadowlands & Ohio State Fair
- Bonus Photo: Gooding's Million Dollar Midway
- Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
September 2011 Issue
In the September 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo- Beauce Carnaval in St. Georges De Beauce, Quebec. Photo by Jeff Berard.
- Monthly Route Listing
- Beauce Carnaval...A Quebec Tradition
- E & B Funtime Rides: Traditional yet Contemporary
- Getting Ready fpr the Get Together: The 2011 Minnesota State Fair
- J.J. Page Mighty Exhibition Show
- Reithoffer Shows Going Strong
- Ride Reports, Part II
- Big Rock Amusements at the Venetian Festival
- Strong Evening Numbers for Paul Maurer Shows
- Do You Remember the Swingin' Gym?
- Meet Showpainter Ruben Mauricio
- Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
August 2011 Issue
In the August 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo- Swing Rides Collage with West Caost Amusements on top left, Mark Faennelli's Travelling Amusement Park on top right (photo by Mary Malloy), and E.K. Fernandez Shows on bottom.
- Monthly Route Listing
- E.K. Fernandez Shows & The 50th State Fair
- Northeast Carnivals Doing Well After Wet Spring
- The San Diego County Fair a Success
- Four New Rides for West Coast Amusements
- Inland Empire Shows at the Carson City RSVP Spring Fun Fair
- Great Weather Draws Big Crowds for Sarasota County Fair
- Do You Remember Chair-O-Planes?
- Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
July 2011 Issue
In the July 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo- 2011 Florida State Fair, Photo by Chris Hurley
- Monthly Route Listing
- Along the Big A Midway
- Ride Reports: New Rides & Updates from the Manufacturers, Part I
- Do You Remember Boat Rides?
- Along the Tracks with Royal American Shows
- Shamrock Shows at Conejo Valley Days
- Fairground Food: Remembering Cookhouses and Visiting the Oktoberfest
Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds
June 2011 Issue
In the·June 2011·issue:
- Cover Photo- Butler Amusements Midway at Dusk, photo provided by Butler Amusements
- SPECIAL: The 2011 Fair Route Listing (Listing for Full Season!)
- Catching Up With Butler Amusements
- A Big Year for Fantasy Amusement
- Ray Cammack Shows Celebrates 50 Years
- Modern Midways Carnival
- Sustainival
- Do You Remember Fire Engines?
- Midway Personality,·Pat Repp, North American Midway Entertainment
Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
May 2011 Issue
In the·May 2011·issue:
- Cover Photo- Belle City Amusements at The 2011 Florida Strawberry Festival, photos by Dave Hanson
- SPECIAL: The 2011 Carnival Directory
- Belle City Amusements Plays the Florida Strawberry Festival
- Carnival for Art's Sake: A Visual Arts Project with Carnival Rides in the Spotlight (click here for video)
- Building the Beetle Bobs
- Grand Opening of the International Independent Showmen's Museum
- Do You Remember The Screwball?
- Midway Personality, John Hanschen, Mighty Thomas Carnival
Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
April 2011 Issue
- Cover Photo - The 2011 Florida State Fair, photo by Jeff Berard
- Good Weather & High Attendance at the 2011 IISF Trade Show
- 2011 Florida State Fair a Huge Success
- Do You Remember The Loop-O-Plane?
- Midway Personality, Tony Diaz of North American Midway Entertainment (N.A.M.E.)
- Fresh Start for Schantz Manufacturing in 2011
- Around the La Grande Wheel, Melissa Leavitt-Blomsness' Photos of the Ray Cammack Shows midway
Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
March 2011 Issue
In the 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo - The 2010 State Fair of Texas
- Larson International Acquires Sellner Manufacturing
- Playworld Amusements
- New Rides on the Way from KMG
- Munich's Famous Oktoberfest
- Michigan's Only State Fair
- Do You Remember the Go Devil?
- 2011 Fair Conventions
- Big Rock Amusements
- Miniature Midway
Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
February 2011 Issue
In the February 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo - Smokey's Greater Shows at the 2010 Fryeburg Fair, Photo by Jeff Berard
- 2011 Florida State Fair Ride List
- 2011 IISF Trade Show Exhibitors List
- A N.A.M.E. Change
- The Sun Shines on Butler Amusements
- Smokey's Greater Shows
- Do You Remember the Roll-A-Whirl?
- The History of Train Shows
- Midway Personality: Jeff Blomsness of North American Midway Entertainment
- Away from the Midway
- Miniature Midway
Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.
January 2011 Issue
In the January 2011 issue:
- Cover Photo - Powers Great American Midways, photo by Mohammed Mubashir
- Powers Great American Midways Looking Forward
- Climb Aboard the New Wisdom Monster Truck
- 2010 Midway Trends & Innovations
- IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010
- Do You Remember Spillman Auto Rides
- Midway Personality: Ron Burback of Funtastic Shows
- PA Showmen Unite for Good Cause at Old Fashioned Carnival
- The History of Train Shows
Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, New Products Carnival Transport, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.