Blog - Tales From the Road
Experiences and information from the world’s largest traveling midway on their journeys across North America.
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Monday, 16 January 2012 |
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North American Midway Entertainment and company CEO Danny Huston are thrilled to announce a 4 year agreement to provide the midway and outdoor amusement attractions at the Marion County Fair.
The Marion County Fair, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, has a vast and rich history that spans over 80 years of operations and service to the community. The Fair mandates to preserve agricultural heritage while celebrating and promoting positive family values, cultivating and promoting cultural understanding through showcasing 4-H and youth development opportunities that results in a vibrant, cohesive community. NAME is proud to be a part of this outstanding American tradition and welcomes the Marion County Fair to its family of Fairs and Festivals.
The Marion County Fair runs June 22-30, 2012. |
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Monday, 16 January 2012 |
"We bring joy to peoples lives!" That insightful yet simple quote is from Doug Lofstrom, Vice-President for the Orange County Fair & Event Center during the workshop Guest Hospitality Experience Programs, co-hosted with Jim Laurendeau, Director of Programming at the Calgary Stampede, a leader in guest hospitality. This was but one of the many educational workshops available to the attendees. North American Midway Entertainment took the opportunity to attend a few of these to learn what, when, and how we can make the industry better, safer, and maybe even, more fun! The amusement industry is unique in that it loves to share its secrets with others in the same field. Our goal is the same – making our guests happy.
North American Midway Entertainment is a proud sponsor of the IAFE and this year sponsored the Competitive Exhibits Award, which was presented by Jeff Blomsness, Co-CEO. Jeff, in association with the OABA, was the presenter for the Keynote Speaker, Joel Manby, during the Wednesday General Session. Manby, CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment is a motivational...
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Monday, 16 January 2012 |
The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) 85thConvention, was held in partnership with the host Western Fair District in London, Ontario from November 16th to 19th, 2011.
Over 250 delegates from over 100 fairs from across Canada gathered to attend seminars, network and discover new ideas. North American Midway Entertainment was represented by Danny and Diane Huston, Tony and Daphne Diaz, Bea and Beth Negus and Scooter Korek.
The CAFE National Awards Program objectives are to recognize fairs and exhibitions and individuals through leadership, innovation and positive results. The CAFE encourages all categories of members to enter nominations for the National Awards because you all do such great work throughout the year! These awards are presented to members each year at the Annual C.A.F.E. Convention. In the category of "Service Member of the Year" the award recognizes the member who is deemed to have made the most significant overall contribution to the industry over the past year. The years honor deservingly went to our very own Tony Diaz, the President of the...
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Sunday, 23 October 2011 |
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Our very own Terry Foreman was named Honorary Fair Marshal of both the Waukesha County Fair and Walworth County Fair this summer.
In Elkhorn, Honorary Fair Marshals Terry Foreman, Nancy Ashard, and Charlie and Mary Miller arrived in a World War II amphibious vehicle used by Wisconsin Duck Tours, before doing the honors of commencing the 162nd fair.
Terry was also recognized at the beginning of the Waukesha County Executive Fair Marshal’s Annual Junior Livestock Auction for his involvement with the fair.
Terry grew up in the Milwaukee area and worked as the small business agent for the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Waukesha County from 1980-85. At that time, the Waukesha County Fair was run out of the Extension Office and Terry had become the fair’s commercial coordinator. It was through this position he began his long-term friendship and working relationship with Mike Williams, owner of Farrow Amusements, now known as North American Midway Entertainment, which continues to provide the Fair with exceptional midway rides, games and entertainment. |
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Sunday, 23 October 2011 |
The team of employees and management welcomed Robert Blomsness home from his service with appreciation and the utmost pride. Robert grew up around the family midway business, however, for the last 6 years, he has been serving our country with the U.S. Navy and for the last 4 years been a part of the elite Seal Team 7.
After graduating from Colorado State University in 2005, Robert joined the Navy. “I made my decision to join (the Navy) after 9/11,” says Robert. He has spent a lot of his time in training and preparing for his three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2010, he received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal award for his brave service. His 6-year commitment will end on September 12, 2011.
When asked his immediate plans, he smiles, ‘Mel (my wife) and I are going to travel the world and enjoy our freedom.’ Well deserved, don’t you think?
The team at North American Midway Entertainment were honored to have him at the Kentucky State Fair this year. It’s hard to know what to say or how to thank someone who performs such a great...
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