Sorry there hasn’t been much action around here lately but that’s about to change, my friends, as the carnivals start making the rounds! Seems like the first carnival happening in the area, out of the ones I know about at least, will be a carnival in Middlesex, NJ which I …
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New Jersey and Surrounding Area Carnivals 2010
March 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments · carnivals
It’s that time of the year again! Here’s a list of medium to large fairs and carnivals in and around New Jersey for 2010. If you know about a medium to large carnival (ie. with adult thrill rides and not just kiddie rides/inflatable attractions) that isn’t listed …
Nemesis 360 Starts Making the Rounds
March 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments · carnivals, news
Well, well ,well; it’s about time the US got a nice new carnival ride from Europe! Nemesis 360, the first KMG Inversion ride in the US, debuted at the IISF Trade Show in Gibsonton, FL last month and is now …
Trip Report: St. Philomena’s Carnival
October 7th, 2009 · No Comments · carnivals, new jersey, trip reports
After missing the Great Allentown Fair in early September, I quickly searched for another fair to go to; I wasn’t too keen on the fact that I had missed what was likely to be the last fair of the season. I eventually found a little ad on CraigsList for a …
Trip Report: New Jersey State Fair 2009
August 15th, 2009 · No Comments · carnivals, new jersey, trip reports
Event: New Jersey State Fair
Where: Augusta, NJ
Date: 8/5/09
Primary ride operator: Reithoffer Shows
The New Jersey State Fair occurs every August up in the boondocks of New Jersey (aka Sussex County.) Many may associate New Joizee (a pronunciation rarely …
Trip Report: 2009 Mt. Carmel Festival
August 4th, 2009 · No Comments · carnivals, new jersey, trip reports
Event: Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival
Where: Berkeley Heights, NJ
When: July 10-16
Ride Operator: Ace Amusements (?)
In the quiet suburbs of northern New Jersey, fairs and festivals are a welcome distraction from basically watching the grass grow. However while …
Video: Orbiter 2009
July 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · carnivals, videos
Orbiter is a common flatride manufactured by Tivoli. I remember when these rides weren’t seen too often in NJ but as of late just about every large fair has one. If it’s run on a slow cycle, the ride is pretty much a tilted Scrambler; it’s fun but not too …
Trip Report: State Fair Meadowlands 2009
July 19th, 2009 · 6 Comments · carnivals, new jersey, trip reports
The state Fair Meadowlands is a long, two week or so fair that occurs at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in Northern, NJ each year. It’s one of the largest fairs around and due to it’s location probably one of the most visited as well. Since I first went in 1997 …
Trip Report: Warren Lions Expo 2009
June 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · carnivals, new jersey, trip reports, white trash carny
Event: Warren Lions Expo
Where: Warren, NJ
Date: 6/19/09
Primary Ride Operator: McDaniel Brother’s Shows
The day before I was talking to one of my friends and suggested that we stop by at a carnival on Friday. I had wanted to check out the North Brunswick Youth Festival but after hearing …
