2017 Covers
October 2017 Cover
October 2017 Issue
The Cover is Midway Sky Eye, the Dutch Lamerink RL45 Wheel owned by Michael Wood and Frank Zaitshik, at the Minnesota State Fair. The photo is by Keith Semmelink.
Features include:
- A Busy Life is a Good Life for Michael Wood
- Skerbeck Family Carnival Qualifies for the Circle of Excellence
- OA Finance - 100% Committed to the Business of Outdoor Amusement
- 2017 Annual Industry Buyers Guide
- In The Zone
- The Cookhouse by Bill Hall
- Reality or Perception?
- Rocken the Midway
Plus: Carnival Art, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, Direct From The Lots, CARNIVAL Now Booking and CARNIVAL Classifieds
September 2017 Cover
September 2017 Cover
The Cover is Butler Amusements at the California State Fair. The photo is by Joe Chan.
Features:
- Cal Expo - A Golden Opportunity to Experience the Best of the Best
- Ride Big, Ride Local...A Winning Combo for Fiesta Shows
- Len's Magical Mystery Tour, Part II
- Enjoy The Ride - The Daytona and other Kiddie Auto Rides
- Stay Safe
- Swiss Street Festivals - Three Days of Extreme Fun by Bill Hall
- Waymatic Tips the Scales of Success
- Sept/Oct/Nov Route Listings
Plus: Carnival Art, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, Do You Remember, Direct from the Lots, CARNIVAL Now Booking and CARNIVAL Classifieds.
August 2017 Cover
August 2017 Cover
The Cover is Ray Cammack Shows' Big Wheel at the San Diego County Fair. The photo is by Tony L.
Features:
- Wade Shows Begins Third Phase of Year
- Gillette Shows - A Family Tradition
- Wall of Death - By Bill Hall
- Enjoy The Ride - The Space Wheels
- Summer Increases Risks at Carnivals
- Spread the Message...Ray Cammack Shows Gives Back In Texas
- August Route Listings
Plus: Do You Remember?, Carnival Transport, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, Direct From the Lots, CARNIVAL Now Booking and CARNIVAL Classifieds
July 2017 Cover
July 2017 Cover
The Cover is North American Midway Entertainment at the 2017 Manitoba Summer Fair. The photo is by Scooter Korek.
Features:
- Little Rock and a Big Name
- Traditions of the Past Build Show of Tomorrow for Mighty Thomas Carnival
- Not the Biggest Carnival. But Surely the Best – Luehrs’ Ideal Rides
- Enjoy The Ride – Kiddie Coasters
- Taking the Field
- “The End of an Era” Royal American Shows, Part II
- We Care Concessions
- July 2017 Route Listings
Plus: Carnival Transport, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, Direct from the Lots, CARNIVAL Now Booking and CARNIVAL Classifieds
June 2017 Cover
June 2017 Cover
The Cover is Skerbeck Family Carnival at the 2016 Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair. The photo is by Scott Castelein.
Features:
- Skerbeck Family Carnial
- At Home in L.A. with Kastl Amusements
- The Rise and Fall of the Worls'd Largest Midway by Bill Hall
- 2017 Route Listings
- The Trabant
- Virtual Ticket Solutions A Real Success
- Victor Products' Bestselling Customer Service
- Who Doesn't Love Fair Food
Plus: Do You Remember, Direct From The Lots, Midway Talk, CARNIVAL Now Booking, CARNIVAL Classifieds
May 2017 Cover
May 2017 Cover
The cover is the Chance Astro Wheel on the midway of Kissel Entertainment at the Coffee County Fair. Photo by Brent Moore.
Features Include:
- Welcome to Kissel Entertainment
- Always Golden in Alaska
- Battech Plus New Rides Equals Success
- The Hydra
- Super Turbo
- TRAINMASTER - The Show Was in His Hands
- 2017 CARNIVAL Directory
- Caravan Softoys
- Once Again, A Ferris Wheel Turns at Myrtle Beach
Plus Direct From The Lots, Carnival Transport, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, CARNIVAL Now Booking & CARNIVAL Classifieds.
April 2017 Cover
April 2017 Cover
The Cover is Smokey's Greater Shows at the Fryeburg Fair.
Features Include:
- Smokey's Greater Shows
- Ray Cammack Shows
- Christiansen Amusements Welcomes Spring
- Pirate Ship Rides
- Carnival Eats
- "A Canadian Railroad Carnival" By Bill Hall
- Uniglide Trailer Company...just does things right!
- "Winter Isn't Coming..."
- Direct From The IISF Trade Show
Plus Carnival Transport, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, CARNIVAL Now Booking & CARNIVAL Classifieds
March 2017 Cover
March 2017 Cover
The Cover is Butler Amusements at the Alameda County Fair. The photo is by Patrick Boury.
Features Include:
- Butler Amusements Shines Bright!
- A Force of Change Carnival Americana
- The Midway that Sparkles on the Big Screen -- Wonder Shows
- Enjoy The Ride - Tilt-A-Whirl
- "An Evolution That Made Outdoor Show Business Possible" By Bill Hall
- Rob Berk - A Wizard On The Midway
- Sadly, We Have New Threats To Consider!
Plus Direct From The Lots, Carnival Transport, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, CARNIVAL Now Booking & CARNIVAL Classifieds
February 2017 Cover
February 2017 Cover
The Cover is Beauce Carnaval's Zamperla Samba Tower at the International Air Balloon Festival of St-Jean-Sur-Le-Richelieu
Features:
* Beauce Carnaval -- Merchants of Happiness
* Nothin' But Blue Skies
* Enjoy The Ride -- Music Rides Part II
* IISF Trade Show Directory
* Florida State Fair Layout
* Pachyderms Promoted Early Carnival Midways
* It's A Hitch Hiker!
* An old story with a new twist
Plus Direct From The Lots, Carnival Transport, Concession Stands, Midway Talk, Carnival Now Booking & Carnival Classifieds
January 2017 Cover
January 2017 Cover
The Cover is N.A.M.E.'s newly refurbished Polar Express. The Photo was taken by Scooter Korek.
Features:
* Tulsa State Fair ... Blown Away
* Reithoffer Shows ... The Route Continues to Grow
* Full Speed Ahead at the New York State Fair
* IAAPA Expo 2016
* OABA Honors Latest Circle of Excellence Recipients
* Enjoy The Ride -- Music Rides
* Lock It Up For Saftey
* Murphy Bros. Exposition
* Double Your Customers and Triple Your Profits
Plus Direct From The Expo, Carnival Transport, Carnival Stands, Midway Talk, Carnival Now Booking & Carnival Classifieds