Visa


Mini Pirate Ship T/M . .$24,000 Moser


Spring Ride P/M......$29,000


Moser Air Raid T/M........$499,000


ARM Happy Viking T/M.....$39,000


Wisdom Orient Express T/M . . .$89,000


SBF 8mt Balloon Tower P/M. . .$149,000


Sellner Electric 7 Tilt -A-Whirl T/M ....$149,000 Zamperla


Samba Balloon Ride. . .$79,000


Visa Bumper Cars – Mini Scooter (6 cars) . .$49,000


ARM Quasar.............$99,000


Larson Ring of Fire T/M .....$149,000 SBF


Balloon Tower ......$149,000


S&S Frog Hopper.........$29,000


Eli Bridge Kiddie Swing ........$19,000


Moser 25m Tower (never used)........$349,000


By Eugene J. Cassidy President & CEO


Eastern States Exposition (The Big E)


T Call Len or Earl


908-526-8009 Fax: (908) 526-4535


www.rides4u.com 26  OABA ShowTime Magazine | NOVEMBER 2022


he fair industry is a vast land- scape. We say the word “fair” and it conjures whatever we are most familiar with. For some that is a church-sponsored bazaar, and hundreds of visitors. For others it’s an exposition attended by a million or more. The industry includes a myriad of collateral businesses, including a vast number of other different industries like: vending and concessions, straight sales and entertainment, but the most obvious and brightly lit and picturesque of all is the carnival and the outdoor amuse- ments. The carnival is a primary focal- point and feature attraction of the fair. Like the anchor store in a retail de- velopment, outdoor amusements serve to deliver enthusiasm and exhilaration to every event. Whether a patron of the fair becomes a patron of the carnival or not, the idea that a carnival is present provides automatic excitement in the marketplace and further legitimizes the event as a worthy place to visit. Indisputably, outdoor amusements provide the best return on investment for every fair they play. Per square foot, they generate tremendous return in receipts, goodwill and promotional ef- fectiveness. They help fairs do what they do best- bringing people together. Fairs accumulate people to an ad- dress, they are a unique amalgamation of


humanity, a gathering place for patrons and participants that serves as a place of excitement and interest, and for exhibi- tors, the place where there is an exchange of commerce, market creation and best practices. In order to stay relevant and attract patrons, fairs must be current. Successful fairs support their ability to deliver valuable content by keep- ing on the front edge of contemporary. And our trade associations drive us in that direction. For the fair industry, the IAFE (International Association of Fairs) is top-of-mind. But, so too should be the Outdoor Amusement Business Association, OABA.


I often refer to the OABA and IAFE as “sister trade associations.” The OABA is the most effective advocacy group for our interconnected industries. As fair producers, managers, and senior leader- ship team members involved with the carnival operation, we rely on the OABA whether we know it or not.


It is the OABA who vigorously works on legislative issues that impact our events, from H-2B labor, to labor laws, and government regulation in every state across the nation and North America. Fairs large and small rely on the OABA and its members to support them on issues as large and small as the fairs themselves.


For the well-being of our interconnect- ed industries, and the success of your fair, I encourage every fair in America to join the OABA, and vice-versa. The benefits are bountiful; from professional connections, information sharing and advocacy, the doors that will open will lead fairs toward better fair production. Contemporary insights keep us current, in demand and attractive to our patrons. And on the most basic level, membership serves to mag- nify our impact and influence. Together we are a larger voice. A louder voice. A more impactful presence that will grow your fair and event and serve to assure its future to the benefit of the event itself, its mission and the region it serves. 


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