December 2013

In the December 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Helm & Sons Amusements' Wave Swinger at Night.  Photo by Christian Vega.

Feature Articles: 

• Drew Expositions Welcomes Record Attendance at N.C. Mountain State Fair
• Big Ride and Food Gross at the State Fair of Texas
• James E. Strates Shows Plays Northeast Route Again in 2013
• Reithoffer Shows Has Great Fall Route
• Advent: A Season Bonus for European Showmen
• Wisdom Stampede Debuts at the North Carolina State Fair
• Connecticut Show Offers Carnival & Circus
• Do You Remember The Jolly Caterpillar?
• Midway Personality: Debbie Carter, Pride of Texas Shows
• Holiday Special: Model Construction

Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

November 2013

In the November 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Wade Shows at the 2013 Nebraska State Fair, photo courtesy of the Nebraska State Fair.

Feature Articles:

• Imagine the Possibilities: The 2013 IAAPA Attractions Expo
• Midway Revenue Up at the Nebraska State Fair
• National Advertising Moved the Shows
• Wheels on Film: Carnival Rides on the Silver Screen
• Helm & Sons Amusements at the Tulare County Fair
• Moore's Greater Shows Continues Family Tradition
• Tufano Amusements at the Goshen Fair
• N.A.M.E. at the Wisconsin Valley Fair
• News from Hitch-Hiker Mfg.
• Do You Remember Go-Karts?
• Midway Personality: Jeff Dean
• 2013 November Fair Route Listing

Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

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October 2013

In the October 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Photos of Various Amusement Wheels, Photos by John D. Toomey.

Feature Articles:

• N.A.M.E. Plays Three State Fairs in America's Heartland
• Chance Rides Delivers New Ride to RCS
• Touring Midget Troupes of the 1940's and 50's
• Ventura County Fair Promotes Reading Using Carnival Rides
• Gold Star Amusements at the Rasmey County Fair
• Big Numbers for Amusements of America at the Ohio State Fair
• Midway Visits in Northeast and Canada
• KMG Delivers Several Rides in U.S.
• Midway Personality Gordie Mills
• Do You Remember The Overland Fire Truck?
• 2013 Inudstry Buyer's Guide
• 2013 October Fair Route Listing

Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

September 2013

In the September 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Ray Cammack Shows at the 2013 Houston Livestock Show.  Photo by Chris Hurley.

Feature Articles:

• Ray Cammack Shows Welcomes 7 New Rides to Midway
• Hitch-Hiker Mfg. Prepares for New Product Launch
• Dennis Kline Has Painted Them All
• A Good Year for First Class Concessions
• Midway Rides of Utica Debuts Wisdom Grand Wheel
• Carnival Magazine Visits Events Throughout U.S. & Beyond
• Midway Personality David Cox
• Do You Remember The Starflyer?
• Minnesota and Wisconsin 2013 State Fair Ride Lineups
• 2013 September Fair Route Listing

Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

August 2013

In the August 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- The 2013 San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, California.  Photo by Christian Vega.

Feature Articles:

• Game On at the San Diego County Fair
• Belle City Amusements: It All Started with a Pony Ride
• Europe's Used Ride Market in America
• Improving Economy in Northern California Pleasant News for Midway of Fun
• T.J. Schmidt & Company Celebrate Six Years!
• Myers International Midways at the Murray-County Fair
• Midway Personality John Mayne
• Do You Remember Multi-Unit Kiddie Rides?
• 2013 August Fair Route Listing

Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

July 2013

In the July 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Funtastic Shows Carousel at the 2012 Puyallup Fair (Washington) Photo by Patty Herman.

Feature Articles:

• Strawberry Fields Forever: Amusements of America Welcomes Spring at New Event
• Carnival of the Caribbean: Smokey Mountain Amusements provides Midway in The Bahamas
• Follow the Searchlights: A History of Military Equipment used by Carnivals
• The Craft of Doing Business: A Conversation with Schantz Mfg.
• Do You Remember Trackless Trains?
• Chris Cristiani: The Next Generation
• 2013 July Fair Route Listing

Plus our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

June 2013

In the June 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Century 21 Shows, cover design by Lisa Kluttz.

Feature Articles:

• Frazier Shows Makes Room for new Spectacular Ride
• Memories of Century 21 Shows
• Wall of Death
• Tons of Fun Shows Season Kicks-Off
• Crabtree Amusements Introduces Buc Days to New Wheel
• New KMG Inversion Set for Midway at Del Mar
• Midway Personality Wayne Kunz
• 2013 Fair Route Listing

Plus: Do You Remember The Hi-Ball and our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

May 2013

In the May 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Powers Great American Midways, photo taken by R.D. Thomas.

Feature Articles:

• Ride Debuts & Strong Attendance Across Country as 2013 Season Begins
• New Products and Increased Markets for Berk Concession Supply
• All This Just for Fun, 57 Years in the Carnival Business with E.J. Strates
• Lighting Solutions by CMD Enterprises
• McDonald's Sponsors Midway at Texas Event
• Showmen's League of America Goes Green for 100!
• Hitch-Hiker Mfg. Receives GOSA Award
• Midway Personality Wilbur Cooke
• 2013 Carnival Directory

Plus: Do You Remember Vintage Show Trucks and our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

April 2013

In the April 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Dreamland Amusements Antique Fire Truck Ride at the Florida State Fair.

Feature Articles:

• Gorgeous Gibtown: The 2013 I.I.S.F. Trade Show & Extravaganza
• Frederiksen Industries Hosts Annual Cocktail Party
• There's No Place Like Home: Showmen's Museum to House OABA Hall of Fame
• Funtastic Shows Ready for Washington State Fair in 2013
• Fun at the Florida State Fair
• Club Lido: A Prize in Every Box (But No Hot Showers)
• Midway Personality Doc Rivera

Plus: Do You Remember Mouse Coasters and our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

March 2013

In the March 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Butler Amusements' midway, photo by Steven Wilson.

Feature Articles:

• A Strong Season for Reithoffer Shows
• Big Rock Amusements Purchases New Spectacular
• Money on the Midway: A Conversation with Carolina ATM
• Philadelphia Toboggan Co. Portable Carousels Built for Carnivals
• Midway Visits in the State of Michigan
• Hell Drivers and Daredevils Unlimited: Two Attractions Along the Carnival Midway 
• Midway Personality Carl Snoddy of North American Midway Entertainment (N.A.M.E.)

Plus: Do You Remember Over the Jumps, Part II and our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

February 2013

In the February 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Various carnival rides owned by Wade Shows, cover design by Kistin Jordan.

Feature Articles:

• A Banner Season for Wade Shows
• The Showmen's League of America Celebrates 100 Years
• The Big Bamboo at the Florida State Fair & the History of Owen Trailers, Inc.
• John Strong, Jr., Forty Three Years of Performances
• 2013 Florida State Fair Ride List
• Wheel Man: Pat Gurhtie Remembers Moving His Ground Mounted Wheel
• Butler Amusements Gears Up for 2013
• Mike Williams Launches New Industry-Wide Finance Company
• Catching up with North American Midway Entertainment
• 2013 IISF Trade Show Directory

Plus: Do You Remember Photos of Midways Past and our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.

January 2013

In the January 2013 issue:

Cover Photo- Powers Great American Midways at the Dutchess County Fair. Photo by RD Thomas.

Feature Articles:

• Off & On the Road Again with Powers Great American Midways
• The 2012 IAAPA Attractions Expo
• Ray Cammack Shows Concludes Season at the Arizona State Fair
• Velare Bros. Space Wheels Acquired by Drew Expositions

Plus:

• Do You Remember Over the Jumpsl
• Midway Personality Sam Johnston

And our regular monthly features: Direct from the Lots, Midway Talk, Now Booking, Concession Stands, Marketplace for Showmen and Classifieds.