Wisdom Rides of America Addresses Production Delays; Company to Introduce 4 new Rides this Fall
The post-Pandemic years have been tough for manufacturers and suppliers the world over, and Wisdom Rides of America, in the middle of pre-Pandemic expansion into global markets and the amusement park ... [read more]
H-2B Visa Cap Met for April 1, 2024 Start Dates
On Friday, March 8, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the statutory FY24 second half cap has been met. March 7th was the final day petitions were accepted. DHS also announced ... [read more]
Small Events Add Up To Lots of Fun with Midway West Amusements
As an attractions provider for a wide range of county fairs, carnivals, and city festivals, Midway West Amusements travels a lot of miles to bring amusement fun to smaller events. Michelle Jensen, ... [read more]
Browns Amusements Prepares for 2024 with New Rides & Refurbishments
Danny Brown of Brown's Amusements can't help but feel thankful when he reflects on his 2023 season and prepares for 2024. Surrounded by loving family, loyal employees, and friends in the industry, ... [read more]
2024 Gibtown Trade Show Closes with Plenty of Sales from US & Foreign Ride Manufacturers
Luna Park, Kolmax, Equipment Solutions International, Rides 4-U, & Technical Park report orders from show
As we observed in Part I of our 2024 Gibtown Trade Show wrap up, most manufacturers and suppliers had a very good year at the show. With so many options on hand, buyers were able to choose from a ... [read more]
H-2B Labor Relief Starts with the Carnivals Are Real Entertainment Act (CARE Act H.R. 1787)
Labor relief for the carnival industry begins with contacting your member of congress
Labor shortage is the top challenge faced by the carnival and mobile entertainment industry. For years, many carnivals and food concessionaires have relied on a mix of domestic workers and ... [read more]
IISA Carnival Museum Announces Expansion & Seeks New Curator Following Doc Rivera's Retirement
Jim Frederiksen has done it again! When the International Independent Showmen's Museum needed money to build their building, he donated $1,000,000 in 2010. And now that the museum has ... [read more]
Ride Manufacturers Report Brisk Sales on Final Day of Gibtown Show
As the 2024 IISA Trade Show came to a close, vendors were packing up their booths and counting their sales orders as most of the manufacturers and suppliers we spoke with reported a good week with ... [read more]
Gibtown 2024: Thursday Trade Show Highlights & Supplier Updates
On day three of the IISF Trade Show, the weather was a bit overcast, but warm. The bulletin board, advertising used equipment and for sale items, began to fill up and by Thursday, was full after a ... [read more]
Lifetime Products Showcases New Ticket Kiosks for NAME; KMG Reveals Upcoming Deliveries & New Lunarix Ride at Gibtown Convention
The IISF Trade Show started slow on day 2 but crowds built throughout the day as people streamed through the gates. The mood at the show was generally positive, with most showmen coming off a ... [read more]