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KALEIDOSCOPE
Facts – Observations – Short Portraits . . . . 4
NEW PRODUCTS
Premières and Announcements . . . . . 14
INTERVIEW
Toni Denies . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PREMIÈRE
Thriller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ANNIVERSARY
Magic House . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PORTRAIT
Twister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Flying Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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INTERVIEW
Movie Park Germany . . . . . . . . . 82
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KALEIDOSCOPE
DAS OMEN
The original “Das Omen”
front is now built up in front of
a new Walkthrough
construction
RACING CARS
Text & Photo: Nils Benthien
At the Oesede Kirmes,
the “Racing Cars” dodgem
track from the Tovar
firm from Glandorf, near
Osnabrück, was presented
with the new “Berlin”
Bertazzon chaises for the
first time. The chaises
caused quite a furore in
particular, due to their elegant
shape and their neoncoloured
painting. The cars
are equipped with LED
lighting, and the undercarriage
illuminated in blue
during the ride, being a
particularly striking feature.
For the season’s finale,
Tovar’s “Racing Cars” will
be presented at the Herbstjahrmarkt
in Osnabrück. ■
Bernd Tovar
Text & Photos: Ton Koppei
Since last summer, the “Omen” has been back on
tour – or rather the imposing façade of the funhouse
construction has been turned over to a new
purpose in the Netherlands.
For many years, the construction operated by the
Hempen firm could be found on many fairgrounds in
Germany up until the attraction was closed down in
favour of the novelty “Big Bamboo” at the end of the
season 2010, and the impressive front of the “Omen”
was put into storage.
At that time, Dutch showman Dicky Punt-Sloots was
thinking about an attraction worthy of succeeding his
“Rue de Paris” labyrinth built in 2010. Punt planned an
adventure construction and considered various
possible design themes. Somewhere along the line, he
remembered the “Omen” and contacted the Hempen
family. When an inspection
revealed that the front
parts, put into storage, were
in excellent condition, a
contract was entered into
and the front parts were
transported to Apeldoorn in
the Netherlands. Dicky Punt
then built his completely
new walkthrough construction,
the front being
assembled from the
effective polyester elements
of the Omen though.
The width (21 m) and the
height (15 m) remained unchanged
– the new “Omen”
is as imposing as ever. Even the large name sign with
its moving letters is in use again. Behind the façade,
there is now a brand new articulated lorry with a twolevel
walk-through construction. The not yet completely
furnished construction went into operation in
the Dutch town of Uden in July. The following venues
were, among others, Hoorn and Weert, where the
“Omen” was very well received by the public. New
features inside the construction now include, among
others, an earthquake simulation and the latest
creepy effects on LED-screens. As was the case back
with the Hempen family, a number of live actors
provide additional creepy moments inside as well as
in front of the construction. In 2014, the construction
will be presented on numerous fairgrounds in the
Netherlands. However, Dicky Punt is already planning
the next project, with which he will surprise the public
during the season 2015.
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4

APOCALYPSE
KALEIDOSCOPE
From England to
France: “Apocalypse”
Text & Photos:
Norman Vogt
The Lunapark in Languedoc-Roussillon (Le
Cap d´ Adge) in southern France (with both
permanent and transportable rides) now
offers a quite exceptional coaster; the
“Apocalypse” built by Vekoma.
According to the owner, the construction was
built in 1980 and was built up in the British
“Spanish City” Park in Whitley Bay. From 1983,
the coaster caused a furore at Flamingoland in
Yorkshire, before it was eventually sold to
France two years ago. After the takeover, the
supports and tracks were newly painted in blue
and white respectively. The repainted coaster
was built up in the rear area of the Lunapark.
After sundown the construction is illuminated by
a large number of blue neon tubes and white
LED-lights. Two trains accommodate 24
passengers each, and in addition to the richly
curved ride, the two corkscrews offer a special
thrill.
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5

KALEIDOSCOPE
CHANGEOVER IN BREMEN
Text: Ralf Schmitt
During this year’s Bremen Freimarkt it was
announced that Carl-Hans Röhrßen’s successor
as General Manager of the Bremen Showman
Association will be an old acquaintance;
namely, the former Bremen fairground director
Wolfgang Ahrens.
Röhrßen, 83 years old, will resign his post as
General Manager of the Bremen Showman
Association at the end of this year’s Christmas
Market. He had always carried out this function with
a lot of commitment, authority, charm, skill and
humour. This summer, his successor Wolfgang
Ahrens has gone into retirement after 50 years of
employment in the public service, most recently as
head of the Bremen-Horn city authorities (since
2004). Ahrens became known in the showman
industry by his job as Bremen fairground director
in the 1980s and 1990s, when he was held in high
esteem by all as a true expert, despite his term in
office coming to a sudden end due to ongoing
problems. Back then there had been allegations
that Ahrens had accepted bribes from the showmen.
In the legal proceedings that followed, the
now at this point in time 'former' fairground director
was found not guilty, however. Wolfgang Ahrens
already appeared at the press conference at the
“Schwarzwaldchristel” prior to the Freimarkt, as
well as making his presence felt during this year’s
Freimarkt.
■
Owner changeover
within Switzerland: “VIP”
VIP
Peter Baer’s new
kiddie ride “Kunterbunt”.
To right: Peter Baer, Conny
Müller, and the new “VIP”
owner Reto Büttiker (f.l.t.r.)
Text & Photos: Norman Vogt
Two years ago, Peter Baer from Zurich purchased
a brand new “Freak Out” from KMG, which
he presented under the strange name of “VIP”
on many Chilbi fairgrounds. The ride has now
been sold within Switzerland.
Back then, the attraction celebrated its successful
première in Wetzikon, where it was immediately
well-received by the public. The swing features an
unusual colour plan. It is painted in striking
turquoise and yellow as it is intended to differ from
the “Freak Out” constructions built so far. Baer
chose the strange name as, in his opinion every
passenger is to be treated like a V.I.P. guest. At the
end of the Basle autumn fair, he parted with the
“VIP” Swing again – new owner is his Swiss showman
colleague Reto Büttiker from Schaffhausen.
And what will Peter Baer do in the future? A longstanding
dream came true for him, when he
purchased a beautiful kiddie ride. His ride was
built by the Gosetto firm in Italy and is called
“Kunterbunt”. It has already been built up inside
his hall.
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KALEIDOSCOPE
MOVIE 7D
Novelty: “Movie 7D”
from Marcel van Bellinghen
Text & Photos:
Patrick Vanstipelen
This season, Belgian showman Marcel Van Bellinghen
surprised the visitors on many fairgrounds
with his unusually designed simulator.
On the inside, the container-housed simulator
called “Movie 7D” not only provides the usual
action movies, but also simulated effects such as
wind, water and lightning that can be experienced
looking through special glasses
handed out at the paybox. Also unusual is the
container designed in the shape of a shark,
through the open jaws of which visitors reach the
seats.
■
BEACH FRISBEE
“Beach Frisbee”
from Heike and Heiko Weisheit
Text & Photos: Rolf Orschel
In 2012, Ricardo Högerle
from Heilbronn parted with
his “Beach Frisbee” ride and
sold it to Heike and Heiko
Weisheit from Gotha, who
now present the exotic ride at
minor events in Thuringia,
Saxony-Anhalt, and Saxony.
The ride of the “Galaxy” type
was built as “Aerobic” by the Bruchsal Ihle firm
for a showman in Denmark in 1982/83. In 1996,
Walter Georg from Volkach took over the ride and
operated it for two years. After several changes
of ownership and being renamed into “Tomb
Rider” (1999) and “Galaxy” (up until 2003), the
Jäkel firm from Zweibrücken toured the ride from
2004 to 2007. During this period, the ride was
renamed as “Beach Frisbee”, after Jäkel had
purchased the backflash and the paybox of the
former Huss “Frisbee” from the Lehrmann firm,
and used it on the Ihle ride. In 2007, the ride was
shut down, packed up and put into storage for
three years, before it was eventually purchased
and technically overhauled by Ricardo Högerle.
After the takeover, the Weisheit family had all the
bolts of the ride renewed and the hydraulic
system overhauled. Currently, the ride is visually
overhauled and equipped with additional
decoration elements. During the ride, the arm is
hydraulically lifted to 45 degrees, bringing up the
grouped arm assemblies to a maximum height
of 9.50 metres. The ride with ground measurements
of 17 x 19 m has electrical requirements
of about 60 kW. Relocation requires two transport
vehicles, 1 centre trailer and 1 baggage
van.
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KALEIDOSCOPE
In 2005, the open air museum of
Lower Saxony “Museumsdorf
Cloppenburg” acquired one of
the oldest, still existing Caterpillar
rides in Germany from
showman Fred Vater from
Tangendorf (Harburg district) at
a “symbolic purchase price”. It
was built by the renowned “Hans
und Gundelwein Karussellbau”
in Wutha, Thuringia in 1936 –
some 10 years after the first
appearance of a Caterpillar ride
on German fairgrounds. Prior to
preserving the attraction for
coming generations in the oldest
German open air museum, the
ride has repeatedly changed
ownership.
Text: Michael Faber
Photos: Archiv Willy Krabbe
INFO
Matthias Bunzel: Die Raupenbahn
(caterpillar ride).
Culture and history of a
legendary ride in the Cloppenburg
museum village.
Verlag Museumsdorf Cloppenburg.
Niedersächsisches
Freilichtmuseum.
Cloppenburg 2013. Materialien
und Studien zur Alltagsgeschichte
und Volkskultur
Niedersachsens (Material
and study on daily life and
popular culture in Lower
Saxony), published on
behalf of the Stiftung Museumsdorf
Cloppenburg-
Niedersächsisches Freilichtmuseum
by Uwe Meiners).
ISBN 978-3-938061-25-1.
Available at bookshops or at
Museumsdorf Cloppenburg,
Bether Str. 6, 49661 Cloppenburg.
Price: € 15.50 ■
BOOK REVIEW
Operation of the Caterpillar ride has been
documented since the time of the economic
miracle. From 1952 on, the Duisburg showwoman
Ida Reminder was the owner of the ride,
until her grandson Ralf Reminder sold it to the
Gronau showman family Krabbe in 1957, which
operated the ride up until 1975. After that the
Caterpillar ride was under the ownership of the
Berlin showman Heinz Michen (1975-1977), and
the Hamburg showman family Rasch (1977-
1995), before it passed on to another showman
(1995-2005) yet again; the new owner, Fred Vater,
toured the ride throughout fairgrounds and Schützenfest
events in northern Lower Saxony and the
adjoining German federal states, before decommissioning
it in 2002. Having elaborately restored
the ride, the Cloppenburg museum village was
able to put the Caterpillar ride back into operation
at its “First Historic Village Fair” in July 2011. On
the occasion of the Village Fair 2013, the open air
museum published a book, richly illustrated with
photos and documents, going far beyond the
The Caterpillar Ride in the Krabbe era, 1962
history of this Caterpillar ride. The book presented
is the first profound documentary of the history
and the socio-cultural relevance of this ride type.
It is the result of research of many years that the
author Matthias Bunzel did during his time as a
scientific assistant at the museum, where he was
also in charge of the restoration of the ride.
The book is divided into chapters: The history of
the “Raupenbahn” ride type from Switchback to
Musik Express; the history of the Gundelwein-
Karussellbau firm (1910-1965); the history of the
museum’s own Caterpillar ride up until the takeover
by the Cloppenburg museum village; the
Caterpillar ride after being taken over by the
Cloppenburg museum village up until its reopening
during the first Historic Village Fair
(2005-2011).
The chapters are followed by a listing, unique in
its form in publications about showman attractions,
of changes in the construction and decoration
elements of the Caterpillar ride under the
management of its various owners prior to the
takeover by the museum. A glossary of showman
trade terminology regarding the Caterpillar ride’s
components is just as interesting. Scientifically
sound, interesting to read and including unique
pictures, the book (118 pages) is truly an enrichment
of any library for those interested in cultural
history and fairground objects.
■
The Caterpillar Ride in the Krabbe era, 1960
Krabbe’s renovated Caterpillar ride after a fire
in the late 1960s: With new rounding boards and
widened gallery
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NEW PRODUCTS
TRAUMGENERATOR
The “Traumgenerator”
from Scarlett Häsler and partner
Leonard Lemoine
Text & Photos: Norman Vogt
Since the middle of this year, the young showpersons
Scarlett Häsler and Leonard Lemoine from
Bielefeld have been travelling with the simulator
“Traumgenerator”. Up until 2012, the base of the
construction travelled as “Adventure Shuttle”
under the management of the Barth firm from
Kastellaun, and the new owners will now present it
in a new, futuristic design.
After the takeover, the simulator was redesigned by the
new owners themselves, largely influenced by
Scarlett’s father, Karl Häsler, in the period from January
to March this year. As a result, the visual design of the
“Traumgenerator” slightly resembles the “Sensorium”
that Häsler (together with his business partner) used
to tour successfully. On the outside, unusual film or
picture sequences on an LED screen get the public
attuned to an extraordinary ride in the silver and
anthracite coloured simulator. A number of special
effects, a specially produced 24-channel sound
system and ingenious lighting effects provide a
fantastic journey far removed from everyday life. As
was the case with the “Sensorium”, Christian Wildermuth
produced an unusual sound experience. Many
disparate noises were effectively modified, mixed,
tuned to each other and blended into this extraordinary
sound experience by a professional acoustic expert.
A surround sound system from the Bose firm provides
for precise sound and a superb overall sound experience
inside the simulator. In addition to the
convincing acoustics, the film, consisting of many
short scenes, provides an impressive visual experience
– even though a concrete plot was deliberately
waived. While a family programme is shown in the
afternoons, adults get their money's worth thanks to a
number of special effects in the evenings. Many LEDlamps
have been built into the simulator’s ceiling,
depicting a starlit sky shortly after the beginning of the
performance. The “Traumgenerator” requires two
transport vehicles for relocation. The construction has
a front length of 17 metres, is 7 metres deep and the
same in height, and has electrical requirements of 60
kW. Highlights in the first season were the appearances
at the Schützen and Volksfest in Goslar and at
the Cannstatt Volksfest in Stuttgart.
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INTERVIEW
TONI DENIES
In Germany, the success story of
the “XXL” mega swing from the
Dutch manufacturer KMG began
at the Frühjahrssend 2009 in
Münster. After the preceding
success in its homeland it was
only a matter of time before the
swing came to Germany too. The
Denies-Kipp firm brought the
great swing experience to the
German fairgrounds, and the
huge flight height of 45 metres
has impressed both visitors and
passengers to this day.
With the “Konga” from Sebastian Küchenmeister,
the second construction under German management
is currently touring throughout Germany and
has enjoyed great success. Now the third construction
has joined the tour circuit. The Denies-
Kipp firm purchased the “Monster” from H.P. Maier
and presented it at the Hochheim Markt for the first
time. The Kirmes & Park Revue interviewed Toni
Denies about the “XXL” Duo.
Are you satisfied with the financial results and
the quality of the “XXL” mega swing?
Absolutely! A top product from KMG, leaving
nothing to be desired, enjoying unflagging popularity.
Text:
Michael Petersen
Photos: Michael Petersen, Heiko Schimanzik
Was this the reason why you purchased a
second, structurally identical construction?
Yes, we were not able to satisfy all site requests,
but now we can.
Under the management of Denies-Kipp: “Monster”
Does that also result in other, completely new
possibilities, such as building up both swings one
after the other?
This is indeed possible, but it should only be the
exception at absolute top events.
How did you make contact with the former
owner of the “Monster”, H.P. Maier?
Nothing we were 100 percent satisfied with. Then
we learnt about the intended sale of the “Monster”
swing. In the spring we met Mr. Maier for the first time.
We had very good negotiations, and had almost struck
the deal, some minor matters being the only obstacle.
We met once again and signed the contract. The ride
was handed over in time for the Hochheim Markt.
Initially, there were plans to purchase another ride
attraction. We sounded out the market and informed
ourselves about pending novelties at the manufacturer
KMG. Our objective was something “XXL size”.
Was there nothing available on the market?
Does the “Monster” differ from the “XXL”
swing?
Yes and no. Basically, the rides are identical in
construction.
But…?
Toni and Baby Denies
The “Monster” has a front and a rear side equally
illuminated and decorated. The swing can stand in the
"open". This gives fairground directors completely new
possibilities to lay out their fairgrounds. Moreover, the
theme is completely different. As a rule, the construction
is built up with a backflash though. For the
beginning of the season 2014, new effects will be
added.
Will you tour German fairgrounds only?
No, our plans also include neighbouring
countries.
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PREMIÈRE
The latest Ghost Ride in
France: “Thriller” from
Stéphane Camors
A brand new ghost ride has
caused a furore in France. The
“Thriller” from French showman
Stéphane Camors from Boutervilliers
has sat new standards
and has been enthusiastically
described as “a new generation
of ghost rides” by the French
media. Inspired by scenes from
the most expensive video clip
ever (Michael Jackson’s Megahit
"Thriller"), the showman had
his newly purchased ride decorated
with creepy motifs from the
video in order to present the
visitors with an extraordinary
experience.
Text: Norman Vogt
Photos: Norman Vogt, Archiv Camors
Thriller
Camors has had the idea to tour an attraction
themed like this for some time. He made many
drafts and changed them for so long until he
eventually came up with the final design. For
building the 22 x 10 x 14 metre ghost ride on three
levels, he contracted the Italian Effel Rides firm in
Brugine which, even though it has not been in
business for long, realised the showman’s wishes
to his complete satisfaction. As Camors built
much of the construction himself, the new ghost
ride was ready to celebrate its première at the
Féte au Bois in the Paris suburb Boi de Boulogne,
where the “Thriller” immediately proved highly
popular, despite some start-up difficulties.Due to
its well-thought-out construction, the three
storeys of the ghost ride, completely packed on
one centre trailer, can be hydraulically unfolded
and elevated. The creepy effects, figures, decoration
elements and the name sign are loaded in
a baggage van, and the paybox has been
mounted on a flat-bed trailer.
Camors is above all pleased with the front
successfully designed as the pink-coloured
house that Michael Jackson and his girlfriend
enter after their visit to the cinema in the legendary
music video. Special eye catchers are the
illustration of the cemetery over the station, a
number of animated figures such as zombies on
the balconies of the second and third level, and
the “King of Pop” in a red outfit and with staring,
wide open eyes, sitting enthroned on top of the
paybox. The “Tanz der Zombies” can be controlled
via a touch screen display from the pay-
Owner Stéphane
Camors, to the right: sketch
and draft of the “Thriller”
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PREMIÈRE
Dismantling of the construction
inside the manufacturer’s hall,
during the first build-up in
France, and a transport vehicle
for the construction
box. After the howl of the werewolf,
the voice of Vincent Price
sounds over the microphone
saying the famous words “Darkness
falls across the land, the
midnight hour is close at hand”,
and the zombies start their rhythmic
movements. It is a successful
and impressive show free-of-charge for the
visitors, who are above all thrilled by the
authentic outfit and the movements of the
Michael Jackson figure. The gondolas accommodate
up to 3 passengers each. From the station
the ride goes up to the third level, passing ghosts,
monsters and other creepy figures in a spiral
assent. Along the uppermost balcony, the
gondolas go down the first descent to the second
level, where a number of creepy characters
spook the visitors, with short video clips shown on
LED screens further enhancing the spooky
atmosphere. A pretty woman, for example, transforming
into a werewolf like lightning and
reaching out for the gondola with sharp claws and
bared teeth is a superb and shocking effect. The
creepy finale takes place on the ground floor,
where further shocking
effects, creepy
figures and LED
screens showing
ghosts give the
guests goose
bumps. After a ride of
almost 3 minutes, the
gondolas are back at
the station again. The
front of the ghost ride
is perfectly illuminated
by sophisticated
lighting effects.
While the depicted
houses on the right
and the left front side
A “Thriller” gondola from
different perspectives
19

PREMIÈRE
A part of what awaits
the passengers in the outdoor
area and inside the
construction
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are brightly spotlighted, the middle
of the front depicting the cemetery
and the zombies is only sparsely
illuminated by subdued light. Moreover,
the name sign, flashing up in
different colours at regular intervals,
makes a highly appealing visual
impression. The spectacular front lighting is also
controlled via a touch screen display from the
paybox.
This year, the “Thriller” will also appear at an event
at the “Grand Palais” in Paris, where it will provide
a creepy atmosphere inside the exhibition hall for
music, built for the World Expo 1900, at the end
of the year. In addition to the new “Thriller”
Camors will continue to tour the “King Kong”
construction, which is presented at, among other
venues, the Lunapark in Frejús every year. ■
The theme is a
tribute to Michael Jackson’s
“Thriller”
View into the control stand
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ANNIVERSARY
30 YEARS MAGIC HOUSE
Since 1983, the “Magic House”
from Andreas and Sabine Kutschenbauer
from Delmenhorst
has been inviting the public to experience
a “fantastic world of
magic and illusions”, that since
then has been entertaining visitors
on the German fairground
scene. Yet in addition to the 30 th
birthday of the attraction, there
was still another anniversary to
be celebrated. For 25 years, the
attraction built by the Dietz firm
has also been under the ownership
of the Kutschenbauer family.
Double anniversary:
30 years “Magic House” – 25 years
under Kutschenbauer management
Text:
Norman Vogt
The original look of the
“Magic House”
Photos: Norman Vogt, Archiv Kutschenbauer
Alook back: In the early 1980s, the showman family
Müller from Hanau contacted the Dietz firm in
Schwalmstadt, desiring to introduce a completely new
walkthrough construction to the fairground circuit. The
“Magic House” concept was brought into being, and
eventually successfully commenced operation in
1983. After five years, the Müller firm parted with the
construction, selling it to the Kutschenbauer family,
who presented it in Kassel for the first time. Over the
years, the “Magic House” has successfully appeared
at many Volksfest events, and the construction’s
visual appearance has repeatedly changed – without
losing its original character. The front was newly
designed in 1990, and once again repainted with new
motifs and figures in 2008. Inside the construction, the
more than 200 metre obstacle course was provided
with a mystical, magical design. According to the
owner, the construction features some 80 effects
including, among others, air jets, light tunnels, moving
floors and a rolling barrel, providing ample variety and
fun. The crashing lift, built in directly behind the
entrance, is also very popular. For the season's finale
at the Rostock Christmas Market, the motto will be
“Immerse yourself in the fantastic world that awaits
inside the Magic House”, before the construction will
go on to amaze the public with a number of new
special effects next year, said Andreas Kutschenbauer.
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22

PORTRAIT
“Cyclone” from Billy Crow, built
by Sonacase/ARM
The speed and styling may have
changed dramatically over the
years, but the basic ride pattern
offered by the Twist (also known
as the Twister or Sizzler) has not
changed since its introduction to
the British fairground scene in
the 1960s – until now. Could two
relatively new rides show us the
way forward?
Text:
Owen Ralph
Photos: Owen Ralph, Desmond Fitzgerald
Twister
North of England showman Billy Crow, who
previously travelled a couple of Sizzler-style
rides built by Perrin Stevens and Keith Emmett, took
delivery last season of a new ride called the
"Cyclone" from Monty Hammond, trading as
Sonacase/ARM. Apart from its retro name and artwork,
the ride boasts one important difference to all
the other Twist rides currently out there – a lifting
centre. This unique 'twist' (excuse the pun) is
controlled hydraulically in a scissor lift-like motion
and was realised by Hammond following a
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PORTRAIT
Impressive lighting effects at
Crow’s “Cyclone”
suggestion from Billy Crow's son Dane, who can
often be found at the controls to the ride in the paybox.
Yet even on a towering construction like a Huss
Condor, the ride experience isn't much different at
the top than the bottom, and on Crow's ride the main
structure rises little more than a metre above the
floor. Because of the lifting mechanism, a motor is
required to turn each arm, whereas the Sizzler and
Twister rides that preceded it feature a simple tyre
drive that runs directly off the floor. The ride does,
however, fold up onto a single trailer.
So is the lifting Twist worth the extra investment? At
a standard fun fair perhaps not, but it was interesting
at the recent Hull Fair to observes the competition
between Crow's ride and a 'standard' Twister
positioned directly opposite (Showmen's Guild of
Great Britain rights make such clashes of position
inevitable from time to time). Whilst Crow's failed to
command a higher ticket for the "Cyclone", they did
seem to entice more riders. As well as the motion,
the dazzling LED light display no doubt had a
positive impact on passers-by.
Following a low key debut near London, Derek
Hackett's new "Xceler8" ride received scrutiny from
many showmen and fairground enthusiasts this
autumn at both Hull and Nottingham Goose Fair.
Marketed by its manufacturer Perrin Stevens as
Project X, the ride has draw comparisons to a Twist
for two reasons. First, Perrin's late father (Perrin Snr)
was the pioneer of the Sizzler with the many rides
he delivered under the PWS banner throughout the
'80s and '90s, the design brought up-to-date by
Perrin Jnr. In its horizontal loading position with its
three arms and four cars per arm, the Xceler8
almost resembles a Sizzler with the addition of the
suspended seating now common on so many other
rides.
According to Stevens, Project X was conceived in
response to those fair-goers that consider a
With suspended seats:
“Xceler8” from Derek Hacket
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PORTRAIT
Thrilling – but without
looping: “Xceler8”
Manufacturer Perrin
Stevens builds this ride under
the name of “Project X”.
Below: transport vehicle
conventional Twist to
be too “soft” but aren't
quite ready for the
intense ride experience
offered by an
"Extreme Orbiter". It
was the latter that
Hackett first enquired
about when he approached
Stevens
four years ago, PWS
having manufactured
two versions of the
ride made popular by
Tivoli Engineering.
Yet Stevens managed to convince
him that Project X
indeed had the X factor, and
it fulfilled Hackett's desire for
“something different” to
travel alongside his Czech
Miami, and so a deal was
struck.
“Just don't call it a Twist,”
pleads the ride's owner,
mindful that he might have
trouble securing sites for it if
fairground lessees think it will
present competition to the
Twist rides most of them
inevitably already own. In
truth, Project X is closer to an
Orbiter, Tri-Star/Troika, or
even a KMG Experience
without the looping gondolas.
Speedy enough to
deliver a thrill (Hackett's kids love it apparently), but
without the inversions that deter some ride-goers, it
may just find a niche. Mr Hackett has also
expressed his willingness to travel to mainland
Europe with the attraction if the opportunity arose.
Already equipped with a backflash, more decoration
and lighting will be added over the winter,
including a name sign.
Given that both rides profiled here are still, for the
time being, one-offs and over 100 'regular' Twists of
various kinds still travel on British shores, there
seems little chance of them superseding this old
favourite just yet, but you can't fault the
manufacturers and showmen involved for “thinking
outside the paybox.”
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SPECIAL
Impressive:
the Florida State Fair
Every year, the State Fair celebrated
in the US federal state of
Florida in February marks the
beginning of the major State
Fairs in the USA. For the 108th
Florida State Fair a total of 114
carnival attractions, along with a
number of attractions from the
"Independent Showmen”, were
presented in a huge area east of
Tampa.
Text:
Wouter Koning
Photos: Wouter Koning, Richard Veldhuis
Florida State Fair (USA)
Appealing fair aspects
Abrief review of the event’s origins: In 1904, the
South Florida Fair Association was founded
and submitted plans for a new exhibition, which
was initially referred to as the South Florida Fair and
later on as the Mid-Winter-Festival. Ever since
1915, the event has been called the Florida State
Fair.
The huge festival ground called the Florida State
Fairgrounds, are located between the Interstate 4
and Highway 301, an hour's drive by car from
Orlando, and has been the huge stage for the
Florida State Fair since 1977. From the free car
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Two of the many showman
operations at the State
Fair: Reithoffer Shows and
Dreamland Amusements
parks available to the visitors it is only a short walk
to one of the total of three entrance gates. In 2012,
the obligatory entrance fee to the completely
fenced-in area was $12 for adults and $6 for children.
At the weekends, admittance amounts to $10
(adults) and $5 (children), and on the opening day
there was a special price of $5 per person from 5
p.m. Children under 5 years of age were admitted
free. On the Midway visitors were able to buy the
required number of tickets at numerous "Ticket-
Booths”, which could be exchanged at the different
rides and attractions – a system quite common
in the USA. No payment is possible at the different
attractions themselves. Price Information: Four
tickets were available for $5 and 20 tickets for $20.
At the attractions information panels are put up
showing how many of these tickets are required for
"The best Time of the
Year": the layout plan of the
Florida State Fair
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SPECIAL
There was no shortage of
Ferris Wheels of every type
at the Florida State Fair
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SPECIAL
Among the speedy
attractions at the State Fair was
also the Mondial construction
"Fighter" that was earlier
located in Germany, and the
"Magnum" Shake
one ride or admittance. For most of the large ride
attractions five tickets are required for one ride on
average. Visitors can also purchase a wristband
for $30 at the ticket outlet, which entitles them to
unlimited use of all the attractions at the fair.
The tickets bought at the entrance entitles visitors
to further events at the Florida State Fair, such as
extreme sports performances, animal shows, a
bear show, pig races, and an art exhibition or the
steam engine exhibition. The exhibition was open
daily from 9 a.m. in the amusement area, the Midway,
opened at 11a.m. from Monday to Thursday,
and already at 10 a.m. from Friday to Sunday.
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SPECIAL
Matterhorns as well
as Switchbacks were present
in many variations
Most of the 115 showman attractions were provided
by the large American showman enterprises,
such as Arnolds Amusements, Reithoffer,
Dreamland Amusements and Meyers Midways.
Wade Shows was even represented by a total of
27 ride attractions for adults and children. However,
there are also a number of independent showmen
at the State Fair, for example Mike Lauther,
who presented several Ghost rides and Funhouse
attractions. The selection of attractions in the
amusement area includes almost all the rides and
tracks visitors expect to see at an event this size –
the classics naturally being available more than
once. The exotica among the rides included a
number of attractions that used to domicile in
Germany. One of them was the "Fighter” built by
Mondial (formerly Kaiser), the centrepiece of which
has meanwhile been extended to help spread the
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SPECIAL
A small assortment
of family rides at the State Fair
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SPECIAL
There were no wishes
unfulfilled regarding roller
coasters
enormous weight, due to
the strict American road
traffic regulations. Also built
by Mondial and hailing from
Germany (Friedrich) was
the large "Magnum” Shake,
which is in good condition and was very well received
by the public. For the first time, the showman
enterprise Reithoffer presented the Technical
Park novelty, the "Stinger” Loop Fighter at the
Florida State Fair. The ride was very well frequented,
and quickly became an outright crowd
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SPECIAL
favourite, and was officially declared the "Best of
Shows” in the end. Another novelty was the "Rave”
– the smaller version of a "Rotor” in a colourful
retro-style – built by the American manufacturer
Dartron/Battech Enterprises.
Once again, the "Sideshow” presented by World of
Wonders was a special attraction at the Florida
State Fair. It is one of the last show booths of this
type (with a warm-up parade in front of the tent) in
the USA.
Every year, shortly after the end of the Florida
State Fair, the organiser publishes a list that includes
a "Top Ten” of the most frequented Midway
attractions and impressive statistics regarding the
event. In 2012, the ranking was as follows: 1 st
"Super Slide”, 2 nd the "Sky Glider” cable car (both
constructions are permanent attractions operated
35

SPECIAL
A partial view of the
Florida State Fair
Tradition: Shows made
noticeable by original parades
36

y Florida State Fairgrounds), 3 rd "Hit In 2000”
(Musik Express, Wade Shows), 4 th "Himalaya”
(Musik Express), and "Giant Wheel” (both Wade
Shows), 5 th "Stinger” (Reithoffer), 6 th "Super Himalaya”
(Musik Express, Reithoffer), 7 th "Himalaya”
(Musik Express, Dreamland Amsuments), 8 th "Sky
Flyer” (Reithoffer), 9 th "Rollercoaster” (Roller Coaster,
Wade Shows), and 10 th "Magnum;” (Shake,
Wood Entertainments).
In 2012, 450,000 visitors were welcomed at the
Florida State Fair – 30,000 less than the year
before. Currently under consideration is a future
extension of the Florida State Fair by two to
fourteen opening days. The current schedule for
2014 still includes the usual 12 opening days:
from 6 th to 17 th February.
■
Two of the many entertainment
offers for smaller fair
visitors
Golf carts were available
for the handicapped or those
who just wish to be comfortable
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MUNICH
Top-novelty with huge
Text:
Karl Ruisinger
Christian Ude, Dieter Reiter with Angelo
appeal: Goetzke's "Sky Fall"
Photos:
Helmut Bresler, Nils Benthien
Agtsch during the press tour
Wiesn-première 2013:
"Odyssee” from Kunz and
"Pirates Adventure" from
Schneider
Considering visitor attendance, the 180 th Wiesn
was “standard”, with an estimated 6.4 million
visitors to the Oktoberfest roughly matching last
year’s figure. The weather was quite changeable,
ranging from “picture-book days” to
“raining cats and dogs”. Financial results did
not live up to expectations in every sector: In
order to be able to stroll across the Wiesn with
the now obligatory accessories, Dirndls and
smartphones, one had to be rather a “spend
thrift” with regard to splashing out money elsewhere,
such as for rides, the traditional grilled
chicken or even for the emblematic one-litre Maß
of beer. The showman sector in particular
reported decreases of up to 20 percent.
Considering the ride contingent, build-up and
layout however, it was one of the best Munich
Oktoberfest events of the last few years.
This was not least due to the appearance of various
novelties from all sectors, all of which achieved
positive financial results. Of course the world
novelty “Sky Fall” was the hit attraction. Regardless
of the weather conditions, long queues formed in
front of Michael Goetzke’s giant tower throughout
the Wiesn, and the percentage of passengers
slightly disappointed that they went up and down
only once for the price they had paid was so low
that it is actually not worth mentioning at all.
Andreas Kunz can also be satisfied with the
financial results of his “Odyssee”. It goes without
saying that he will continue to further improve and
add more details to his ride, but the performance
was already higher than average. The show
programme presented (not only) during the press
tour attested to commitment and the feeling for what
is truly special. The other two Wiesn novelties,
“Cobra” and “Pirates Adventure”, had to do without
stepped-up press coverage, as they had not yet
been built-up and ready to operate at the time of
the preview by the journalists - due to the weather,
it was reported. Nevertheless, both fared quite well
throughout the 16 opening days, and deserve to be
called 'fit for the Wiesn'.
The different showman attractions were perfectly
arranged; crowd pullers, classic rides and prominent
towering rides were harmoniously spread over
the fairground – all serving as carefully chosen
landmarks. The massively occupied “corner site”
on the junction of the Schausteller-/Pschorr-Straße,
where the “Höllenblitz” and the “Fahrt zur Hölle”
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DANKE für das Vertrauen und die Unterstützung!
Es hat sich gelohnt – und wir haben es gemeinsam geschafft.
Herzlicher Dank an meine Eltern Andreas und Irene Kunz, an die Stadt München und die Stadträte, an den Wiesn-Chef Dieter Reiter, an die Wiesn-
Manager unter der Leitung von Hans Spindler sowie an die Wiesn-Pressestelle mit Dr. Gabriele Papke.
Maßgeblich zum Erfolg beigetragen haben die Wiener Firma „Light Sound Media Design & Engineering GmbH” mit der Steuerung der fulminanten
Sound- und Lichteffekte, der hervorragende Künstler Joe Brockerhoff mit seinen Gestaltungsideen sowie die unzähligen weiteren Kaschierer, Elektriker,
Schweißer und die vielen Nothelfer. Danke für die Blumen, Geschenke und Masselstücke von Kollegen und Freunden.
Dank auch an meinen Pressereferenten Thomas Schmid, meinen professionellen
Regisseur und Freund Sammy Balkas, an Edmund Radlinger, an die Familien Avi
und Krems für immerwährende Unterstützung.
Einfach unverzichtbar und stets mit
Rat und Tat an meiner Seite –
Willy Fellerhoff.
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were built up quite close to each other, almost
stifling the “Techno Power” placed in between,
needed some getting used to. Offering the fastest
ride at the entire Wiesn, the latter put up a successful
fight. A positive visual surprise was the “Flip Fly”
over-the-top swing, which held the top end site on
Straße 5 and made quite an impression on
approaching Wiesn visitors.
During the first third of the Wiesn, there was
pleasant late summer weather, then it grew colder
and the beer gardens emptied out. “Coalition
negotiations” in heaven between Aloisius and St.
Peter once again brought the event a beautiful (and
hopelessly overcrowded) public holiday on 3 rd
October before everything came back to reality and
the Wiesn and the fun came to a rainy end.
Showman-"Novelty" on the "Oide
Wiesn”: Geier's wooden pillar-dodgem, Caterpillar
Ride (Bucholz) and a Russe (Hörmann)
Not new to the Wiesn, but
on the "Oide" for the first time:
Zehle's "Hexn-Wipp’n”
Oide Wiesn
The “Oide Wiesn” is on a successful course.
540,000 visitors were registered, up on “only”
535,000 at the last event in 2011 when the Wiesn
lasted 18 days. Wiesn boss Dieter Reiter proudly
stated that this event has become popular with all
groups, regardless of age and party differences –
and rightly so. Those having passed the unfortunately
still not very appealingly laid out
entrance area and putting on the new bracelet for
free re-entry, found themselves at a first-class
Old friends: Schleifer's
"Fahrt ins Paradies" and
Winheim's "Calypso"
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Florian Dering and
Edmund Radlinger during the
build up of the museum tent
Lots of fun either watching
or taking part: Veteran-Parade
and velodrome
nostalgic fair. The addition of the Caterpillar Ride,
nostalgic Ferris Wheel and the wooden pillar
dodgem was perfectly right and did not deprive the
already “established” showmen of anything. Quite
to the contrary, in fact; there was not a single
attraction without long queues of visitors patiently
waiting in front! Those sitting in the beer garden of
the traditional beer tent, for example, watching the
Chair-o-Plane built up in front, were reminded of the
good old days when this ride type was a hit
attraction. Non-stop rides without even a single
empty seat were not uncommon – as was so often
the case during former “regular” placements of the
attraction on Schaustellerstraße. The four large
tents focused on different kinds of gastronomy and
shows. While visitors enjoyed beer and classic
dishes as well as performances of local and
regional groups in traditional costumes in the cosy
atmosphere of the traditional beer tent, the “Herzkasperl-Zelt”
offering vegan food and cabaret
provided them with a touch of refined zeitgeist.
Fully occupied as in the old times: Kalb's
old chain ride in the centre of the "Oide Wiesn"
Moreover, the extended and beautifully designed
newly-built “Velodrom” tent not only focused on
active sport fun, but also invited visitors to linger and
enjoy a drink – just as did the museum tent with its
historic exhibits, from where many very old restored
tractors and many a unique traction engine brought
back to life rattled, puffed and chugged across the
area, much to the delight of a friendly, prudent, and
interested public. A steadily decreasing number of
such visitors however are to be found at the regular
Munich Oktoberfest, a trend that has evolved over
the past decades. Whether or not the “Oide
Wiesn” will continue to be a pleasant refuge remains
to be seen though. After all, on peak days, the
annoying signpost “Closed due to overcrowding!”
has also reached this quiet oasis!
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WENDEN
Text & Photos:
Michael Petersen
This year, the 262 nd “Wendsche Kärmetze” was
celebrated on 17 th , 18 th and 20 th August. The
traditional Volksfest is a colourful mixture of a
fair, a bric-a-brac market, and a district animal
show. In recent years it has become known as
the largest Volksfest event in South Westphalia
far beyond the borders of the region.
The fair is laid out in the market section in the upper
part of the town and on the large fairground grassland.
This time, some 400 showmen and marketers
built up their operations, including a number of top
attractions, and market stalls. The fair was opened
at the Ferris Wheel in the presence of BSM
President, Hans Peter Arens, in a ceremonial act
and the traditional tapping of the keg by Mayor
Peter Brüser. The fairground grassland was
dominated by two towering fair rides. Contracted as
top attraction was Ahrend’s “Flasher”, which was
joined by the “Roue Parisienne” Ferris Wheel from
Burghard/Kleuser. Other attractions presented
were the “Montgolfiere” (Zarnikau), the “Musik
Express” (Wendler), and the “Breakdance”
(Bonner), Wendler’s Wave-Swinger, and the Berg &
Tal from Schneider. In the show and funhouse
section, Häsler’s “Psychodelic” celebrated its début
in Wenden. This was a good combination,
especially appealing to the family public. The
market section was occupied by a number of kiddie
rides and Weber’s “Flash” as the only large
attraction. The large bric-a-brac market enticed the
public to linger and search, as well as buy useful
everyday necessities. With many hawkers offering
the latest magic goodies for sale, many visitors were
not able to resist and did a lot of shopping.
According to the organiser, about 300,000 visitors
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came to the fairground and happily celebrated until
the early morning hours. Only at about 2 a.m., the
beer taps were closed, and the lights at the
attractions were switched off. The varied supporting
programme included the brilliant fireworks display
on Saturday evening, the church service on Sunday
morning and the subsequent morning concert.
Tuesday was completely dedicated to the district
animal show, the banquet inside the beer tent and
the performances of the music societies “Hünsborn”
and “1908 Wenden”. Despite dull weather
conditions, the showmen and marketers were
satisfied with their financial results this year. ■
BROCKUM
“Roue Parisienne” in Wenden
The Brockum Großmarkt, held in late October
every year, is one of the best known Volksfest
events in North-West Germany and is a colourful
mixture of an appealing fairground, a trade
show, a traction engine show and tourism fair.
This year, the 455 th market was celebrated from
26 th to 29 th October.
Text & Photos:
Nils Benthin
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Scenes from the
Brockumer Großmarkt
Fairground director Manfred Lübker's market committee
team of four, which voluntarily organise the Volksfest,
once again succeeded in putting together an
appealing and varied event on the more than 70,000
m 2 market area with a fairground section of a total of
4,000 front metres. Rides presented there were the
“Breakdance” (Piontek), “Heiße Räder” Musik Express
(Armbrecht), “Around the World” Ferris Wheel
(Cornelius), “High Impress” (Oberschelp), the “Asia”
walk-through construction (Bügler), “Musicfactory”
dodgem track (Braun), “Cobra” coaster (Agtsch),
“Free Style” Swing (Agtsch), and “Mäuse-Spektakel”
(Landwermann). Younger visitors were able to enjoy
the “World of Fantasy” mini-roller-coaster (Bruch),
“Cars for Kids” kiddie dodgem track (Wegener),
“Hummelflug” (Hortmeyer), and a pony ride (Pasquali).
Moreover, the showman family Lesnik built up
its Galloper built in 1886, once again. A wide range of
attractive concession and sales stalls of all kinds
rounded off the cornucopia of attractions. On the brica-brac
market and the trade show goods were offered
for everyday use as well as agricultural equipment.
At the showman ball on Thursday evening, Manfred
Lübker, the Brockum fairground director of many
years, caused quite a furore. With the terse statement
“17 years are enough; that’s it”, he briefly
announced his retirement during the traditional
meeting, while at the same time introducing Nicole
Thrien as his successor. After the two-hour opening
programme on Saturday morning, accompanied by
music played by the Herold Pye Army Band from
Wallenhorst inside the Bayernfestzelt on Saturday
morning, the Mayor Marco Lampe opened the Großmarkt
with the traditional tapping of the keg in the
presence of a number of guests of honour. On Monday,
a number of ride attractions opened only in the
evening due to stormy weather. On the Tuesday, the
traditional livestock market with horses, cattle as well
as small pets opened at 7 a.m. According to the organiser,
more than 200,000 visitors once again
besieged the small community in the Diepholz
district throughout the four-day event, despite poor
weather conditions.
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BOCHOLT
“Octopussy Island”
Text & Photos: Michael Petersen
This year, the Bocholt Kirmes (18 th to 21 st October)
attracted more visitors than ever. Even the
opening days went down in history, with masses
of visitors crowding Berlin Platz and the city
centre in the afternoon, and long queues forming
at all ride and funhouse attractions.
Berlin Platz with its towering attractions in particular
was a real eye catcher. Visitors besieged the “City
Skyliner”, that provided them with a magnificent view
across the fairground, the city and the surrounding
region. The “Event-Tower” was very well frequented
throughout the event – just as were the other ride
attractions and funhouses. Meckenemstraße also
registered a considerable increase in the number of
visitors, with the “Toboggan” once again providing a
lot of ebullient glee; the attraction really deserved a
more central site though. One section of Berlin Platz
had a new name this year. Hubert Markmann renamed
his site as “Octopussy Island”; two
illuminated and beautifully designed signposts
showed the way to the “Krake” however, which was
an appropriate replacement for the “Octopussy”,
which was absent this time. The course from Berlin
Platz running in the direction of the city centre and
back was very prominently occupied by the “Hexentanz”,
“Flash”, “Booster”, “Twister” and “Turbo
Force”. All in all, much praise is due to Markus Kock
and his team for organising this year’s Bocholt fair. ■
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Oktoberfest-skyline in
Erfurt
Fackler's "Euro Coaster"
could hardly deal with the rush
demand
ERFURT
Text & Photos: Rolf Orschel
Beautiful late summer weather producing a rush of
visitors resulted in impressive financial results at
the Oktoberfest in the capital city of Thuringia,
celebrated on the Domplatz in the medieval city
centre from 21 st September to 6 th October. In
addition to the well-attended second and third
weekend, high visitor attendance on the 3 rd and 4 th
October brought the showmen good to very good
earnings.
After the Rudolstadt Vogelschießen, this year’s event
was once again the second largest Volksfest in
Thuringia with record-breaking visitor numbers and a
successful mixture of ride and funhouse attractions.
The special appeal of the event with about 665 metres
of showman entertainment on the “Erfurt Domplatzwiesn”
fairground, as the Domplatz is called by locals
during the event, is made up by the combination of
traditional and modern attractions. The Erfurt Oktoberfest
was opened with the traditional tapping of the keg
by the Lord Mayor inside the beer tent on the first Saturday
at 6 p.m. Prior to the opening, the showman representatives,
the owner of the Braugold brewery and
representatives from the city authorities had proceeded
in carriages and a magnificent, historic
brewery wagon accompanied by marching bands to
the Domplatz, where the rides had begun to make their
rounds already at 2 p.m. and there was already the
tempting aroma of roasted almonds and fried
sausages. Bruch’s “Bellevue” Ferris Wheel, offering a
magnificent view across the city and the surrounding
region, could once again be contracted as the main
attraction this year. New for Erfurt was the “Euro
Coaster” (Fackler), which could hardly cope with the
large number of visitors on peak days. Other
attractions presented were the “Projekt 1” from the
Boos brothers, Hentrich’s Breakdance, the “Cortina
Jet” from Sachs-Schmitgen, and the dodgem track
from Krebs, and the show and funhouse sector was
represented by the “Halloween” ghost ride (Rasch)
and the “Crazy Outback” walkthrough construction
from Hofmann-Jehn. Moreover, younger visitors were
able to enjoy a “Super-8-Schleife”, a kiddie carousel,
a Jet Ride, and a horse carousel. A number of snack,
beverage and sweets booths provided the visitors with
hearty traditional dishes, Thuringia specialities, and
many sweet delicacies. In addition, two large
Continental pick stands and many different
concession stalls invited the public to try their luck and
marksmanship. With the selection of attractions the
organising team from the city’s event and market
department once again fully met the public’s expectations.
With the Ferris Wheel alone conveyed to its site
on 16 rollers alone this year, the meticulously planned
build-up of the attractions was once again quite a
logistical feat. In the run-up to the event a detailed plan
was drafted, setting out the exact dates of arrival for
each attraction, in order to have enough space left for
the manoeuvring of the transport vehicles. Once
again, the guest appearance of the “Bellevue” Ferris
Wheel was professionally promoted by the Bruch
family and the city authorities, with many special
events and extensive poster advertising in the
surrounding region.
After 16 days, the Erfurt Oktoberfest closed with
record-breaking visitor numbers and a new trend:
While in previous years almost only Bavarian guests
were clad in local costumes and lederhosen, a
conspicuous number of local visitors have worn
traditional costumes in recent years.
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FÜRTH
Text & Photos: Helmut Bresler
What an atmosphere! Not to mention a peaceful
family event boasting estimated visitors in excess
of a million! The largest street Kirchweih event in
Bavaria has reached a position among the top ten
national events, it has a unique flair, and is fast
becoming more popular than even the events in
Nürnberg, Erlangen, and Forchheim. No bingedrinking
tarnishing the atmosphere, no beer consumption
records, no superlatives; simply straight
forward and down-to-earth!
The two pillars of its success are the city-centre atmosphere
and the marketers. Both are indispensable,
provide a distinct flair, and bring about a sustained
visitor attendance from opening hours in the late
morning on. The product choice includes, among other
items, porcelain, wool, knitted and traditional costumes,
car care products, pots and pans, vacuum cleaner
equipment and wickerwork articles – and there are
plenty of customers for them. For the 11 th time, the locally
and regionally known harvest festival procession was
broadcast by the Bavarian regional TV station, and the
Ferris Wheel formed a beautiful setting for a colourful 90-
minute live show with the two TV-hosts, Michael Harles
and 'local hero' Volker Heißmann, broadcast for the very
first time.
New for Fürth were the “Balluna” (Cremer), “Burner”
(Zinnecker), the “Jumper” Miami (Übel & Sachs), and the
“Big Bamboo walkthrough construction (Hempen),
along with those noted classics among the large rides,
the “Bayerischen Wellenflug” (Drelischek), “Break-
Dance” (Wolf), “Dschungel-Train” (Blum), “Orion 2”
Ferris Wheel (Drliczek), “Space-Party” (Gugel), as well
as the two todgem tracks from Perz and Kunstmann.
In the end, it was once again a successful event in
friendly weather, and 285 showmen were highly satisfied
with their financial results. Due to the surprisingly great
demand, the Kärwa coins - highly popular in Fürth - were
sold out in no time. Next year, there will be an extension
– the “Fädder Kärwa” will be extended by one day,
beginning as early as the Friday, the “Tag der Deutschen
Einheit”, or German Unity Day. The largest construction
site in the city, next to the centrally-located venue of the
“Fürther Freiheit”, did not cause any problems. The
supporting programme included many successful
events such as the “Kärwa” insert in the daily newspaper,
the traditional Kärwa advance celebration in church, and
the “Feierabend-Gwerch” with jugglers, stilt-walkers and
lives music. The traditional award ceremony for
marketers and showmen included two highlights. The
Gugel family can now look back on 100 years of participation
at Fürth – during the past decades with striking
ride attractions such as the “Hully Gully”, “Santa Maria”
Swing Boat, or today’s successful “Space Party”. Moreover,
Marion Mehringer from the municipal land office,
the revered good friend of the Fürth events for 40 years,
was honoured with a special present – a hand-carved
carousel horse. There was some irritation, however,
about the delayed build-up of a kiddie ride. ■
Hempen’s "Big Bamboo"
was a much admired and
successful attraction – The
"Burner" caused a furore in
the centre of the city
Very happy about her
award – Marion Mehringer.
Alongside Eduard Wentzl
(standing), BLV-Chairman in
Fürth, and Fairground Director
Thomas Oberndörfer, opposite:
city Area Director André
Hollitzer

PARIS
Text & Photos: Norman Vogt
More than one hundred attractions were
presented at the “Fete au Bois” fair event held
in Porte de la Muette, a suburb of Paris, from
30 th August to 14 th October. This year, there
were not only ride and funhouse attractions
placed on the fairground, but also relics from
the good old days; a couple of old caravans
serving to demonstrate the way showmen used
to travel back then. Moreover, a nostalgic tent
with free admission provided a lot of information.
In the entrance area to the tent, a number of
games were displayed that were fixtures at every
fairground many years ago. Exhibited inside the
tent were many pictures, advertising boards, “testyour-strength”
machines, fair posters and much
more. However, these exhibits were arranged
somewhat chaotically and accompanied by
simple notes providing information about the
individual exhibits and their origin. A man of
stunted growth heartily welcomed visitors in front
of the tent encouraging the public to a visit to the
past. A fortune teller rounded off the nostalgic
section.
The “Féte au Bois” is organised by French showman
Marcel Campion, who presented his “Air
Swing” chain ride, and was highly pleased that he
had been able to contract two debutantes for the
event; the “Thriller” ghost ride from Stéphane
Camors and the “Slide” (Campion/Francitto). A
special highlight this year was the only “Wall of
Death” still touring throughout France, which has
returned to the tour only recently and was very well
received by the visitors in the evening hours. True
to the motto “Dead Race”, the Niglo family
demonstrated what can be done on a motorbike,
which should not be copied.
Built up in the front section of the fairground were
a Ferris Wheel and another slide providing a view
of the Eiffel Tower nearby, along with two steel
attractions, one of them the classic “Taxi Driver”
coaster, the other one the “Crazy Mouse”. Very
well attended was the “Flume Ride” which
provided rather watery descents. The youth were
able to enjoy the Breakdance version “X-Factor”
offering a terrific lighting show in the evening
hours, and the “Maxximum” Propeller provided
first-class loopings. The selection of ride and funhouse
attractions was rounded off by the classic
“Pirat”, the “King Kong” ghost ride, and the
“Crazy Space” walkthrough construction, as well
as a Go-Kart track, and a dodgem track.
The younger visitors enjoyed a number of kiddie
rides. On weekdays, visitor attendance was low as
not all the attractions were open, as is quite
common on French fairgrounds. A number of
showmen even complained that the duration of 7
weeks was much too long. A shorter duration of
the event would thus be welcomed by many
showmen.
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A LOOK BACK
Text & Photos: Norman Vogt
On 28 th September at 5 p.m., the “Mannemer
Oktobermess’” was opened with the traditional
tapping of the keg by Mayor Michael Grötsch inside
the Beinhorn beer tent. Right up until 13 th
October, the rides once again continued to make
their rounds on the fairground in Herzogenried.
The visitors were able to enjoy a fairground bursting
with variety and a proper Oktoberfest atmosphere inside
the beer tent. This year, the organising “City
Events” team from the Großmarkt GmbH once again
succeeded in contracting several novelties for the
Mannheim event. All in all, visitors encountered more
than 130 attractions on the fairground. Apart from the
“High Explosive” family Coaster (Vorlop), the “Après
Ski Party” (Fackler), and the “Tanz der Vampire”
ghost ride (Nitzsche), appearing at the Oktobermess
for the first time, visitors were also offered the wellknown
and popular rides “Magic” (Spangenberger),
“Bayern Breaker” (Zinnecker), “Eclipse” (Korten),
“Beach Party” (Schmidt), and the Wave-Swinger
(Nickel). Other attractions presented were Göbel’s
Ferris Wheel, the “Take Off” (Ruppert), “Alpha 1”
(Peeters), Göbel’s Slide, the dodgem from Schmidt
and Haas, as well as the “Aqua King” (Zinnecker).
Moreover, the show and fun sectors were represented
by a simulator, and the walkthrough
constructions “Freddy´s Circus” (Zinnecker) and
“Aqua Velis” (L. Hofmann), and the younger visitors
were able to enjoy the “Doggy Dog” kiddie railway
and a number of kiddie rides. The ample cornucopia
of attractions at the Oktobermess’ was rounded off
by a colourful mixture of games, sales, snack,
sweets, and drink booths.
Numerous beer gardens and the “Treffpunkt Einbaum”
rest area, integrated into the entrance area of
the fairground a couple of years ago, invited the
visitors to linger and enjoy.
The Supporting Programme: This time, Mannheim
had several reasons to celebrate; namely, the city
having been granted the right to have a market some
400 years ago, and the inauguration of Neuer Messplatz
as a fairground with the Oktobermess’ event on
28 th September 1963. This was the reason why a
large anniversary fireworks display was held on Sunday
6 th October at 9 p.m. as an additional highlight
of the event. Visitors did not have to do without the
usual dates for the colourful pyrotechnic spectacles
on 4 th October and for the finale on the second Friday
though. This was, however, too much of a good
thing, as only a handful of Mannheim residents
wanted to watch three fireworks displays within 8
days. On both Family Days, Wednesday 2 nd October
and Thursday 11 th October, prices were reduced by
half at all ride attractions. After the 16-day event the
showmen reported average results. Due to the anniversaries,
some of them had certainly hoped for
better earnings and were disappointed by their
financial results.
■
Göbel's Ferris Wheel and
Korten's "Eclipse" shaped the
skyline of the 'Oktobermess’
"Freddy’s Circus" from
Zinnecker
"Après Ski Party" from
Fackler and "Aqua King" from
Zinnecker
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ADDENDUM: BERLIN
Photos:
Heiko Schimanzik
Additional photos relating to the A Look Back article in the
November issue of the Kirmes & Park Revue about the German-
American Volksfest 2013 in Berlin: These pictures, unpublished up
until now, document the special location and the surroundings of the
fairground on Heidestraße – within sight of Berlin's main railway station.
According to current information, this area will no longer be available
as a fairground for the German-American Volksfest in the future. ■
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NOSTALGIA
SCHRAMM’S BODENKARUSSELL
The old Galloper that the
Worms showman Jörg
Schramm took over from his
father some years ago, is a
nostalgic treat.
Text & Photos:
Norman Vogt
It is thought to have been built just
before the turn of the 19 th century
(1880 to 1890), as there is neither
a ride book from this time, nor any
information about the builder. The
current book originates from 1936,
when the carousel was fitted with a
motor, and ever since has been electrically
powered. The wooden
carousel, largely preserved in its
original condition, is lovingly cared
for by its owner, who presents it at
the Worms Christmas Market every
year. All in all, 36 passengers are accommodated on
the largely original ride accessories, be they a carriage,
boat, various small animals, a polar bear or horses
– almost all of them being resonant of bygone
days. The "oldest pick of the bunch” is said to be already
130 years old. Several showman colleagues
from the surrounding region are "sponsors” of the wooden
animal mounts, such as Monty Lagerin, whose
name has been immortalized on the Billy Goat. Every
year, the Schramm Family invests a great deal of time
on renovating and maintaining the carousel, attaching
so much importance to preserving the cherished
nostalgic charm of the carousel (6 metres in diameter).
This includes, of course, the wood and paint work.
When the rounding board was newly painted some
years ago, they strictly saw to it that the original character
of the pictures was preserved. In the 1980s a
critical moment occurred, when the carousel suddenly
caught fire during a guest appearance at the Ludwigshafen
Parkfest. Fortunately, the fire was quickly discovered
and extinguished. Notwithstanding the misfortune,
the fire damage was quickly remedied just a
short time afterwards, and the Galloper soon made its
rounds again.
■
Owner Jörg Schramm (l.)
and his colleague Monty
Lagerin, who sponsored the
Billy-goat
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PORTRAIT
KASPERL AT THE BOUNCER – TENT-THEATER MARIO LIEBE
Some 15 travelling theatre tents
are touring throughout Germany
telling young visitors the adventures
of Kasperl – better known
in the English-speaking world as
Punch – Seppel, and the crocodile.
All of them have their roots
in or direct connections with the
comedian and showman scene.
One of them is Mario Liebe's family,
domiciled in Munich and Euskirchen
/ Rhineland.
Text & Photos:
Helmut Bresler
Professional advertising
prior to and during the
appearances
Quite a horde of children from the kindergarten
are already impatiently waiting at the entrance
to the travelling theatre 30 minutes before show time.
The paybox is still closed, the loudspeakers are silent
and the tarpaulin is firmly strapped down. But
nothing can mar the children’s thrill of anticipation,
and they vie with each other for stories about Kasperl’s
adventures. All of a sudden the running light
adorning the façade flickers, music starts playing
and the paybox is opened. Mario Liebe, the boss,
had left his caravan long beforehand and laid out on
The puppet theatre is the heart of the travelling
theatre tent and inflatable landscape
a table the Hohenstein hand puppets – each worth a
small fortune – in the order of their appearance. He
presents the afternoon show supported by his own
children. The 30-minute programme provides for the
story of the Räuberhauptmann Knallbüchse, or "Robber
Gunman”.
The Liebe family (f.l.t.r.):
the older daughter Michelle,
daughter Lorene, mother
Silvana, son Jason, and father
Mario Liebe
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Under the management of the 36-year old showman,
the theatre is now operated by the 3rd generation of
the family. Together with his wife Silvana, née
Wittman, they tour the entire German-speaking area
of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
They prefer to build up their operation in two distinct
sections. One section is the travelling theatre tent; the
other, the larger bouncer world. While the bouncers
– 23 pieces all differently themed – are put into storage
in the autumn and winter season, they surface
again with the first warm rays of sunshine in spring.
According to Mario Liebe, it is increasingly difficult to
find affordable venues. He professionally advertises
his attraction, generously putting up his billboards
along the main streets and reliably collecting them
again afterwards. Currently they are making many
appearances in Southern Germany. After a little rest
from mid-December, the new season for Liebe’s
theatre tent starts at the beginning of the New Year.■
Daughter Lorene Liebe
presents the two most famous
Hohenstein glove puppets:
Punch and the crocodile
Details of the colourful fun
land of the Liebe family
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CONFECTIONERY
KNUSPERHAUS
Built by the Pfaff
firm: the “Knusperhaus”
Text & Photos: Miichael Petersen
Ricardo Arens and his
partner Sandy Hortz presented
their brand new
confectionery sales wagon
“Knusperhaus” – built by
the Fahrzeugbau Marco
Pfaff firm – for the first time
at the Simjü-Kirmes in
Werne.
Immediately after the consecration
of the attraction by
pastor Sascha Ellinghaus and numerous congratulations
from their colleagues, they began selling.
The standards and ideas as well as the delivery
date agreed upon were perfectly realized and met.
The modern sales wagon with its spacious sales
area makes quite an impression, offering the
customer a view of everything, even of the different
sweet delicacies being prepared. In addition to the
large sales counter, the arrangement and the
partitioning also provided an unobstructed view of
the popcorn machine, the candy floss kettle, and
the almond roasting machine. The “Knusperhaus”
is 7.5 metres long, 2.5 metres deep and 6 metres
high. With a number of motifs from the versatile
fairyland theme not only in the front area, but also
on both side walls, the design of the attraction is a
true fairy-tale experience. The roof, with many 3-
dimensional decoration elements, is particularly
attractive. As is fitting for a true Knusperhaus, or
gingerbread house, smoke comes from the
chimney - thanks to a fog machine. On cold sales
days, the built-in under-floor heating system
provides a pleasant “working atmosphere”. At the
Hagen Christmas Market, the “Knusperhaus” will
be presented in a theme appropriate to the
occasion.
■
Hortz
Ricardo Arens and Sandy
LA BAMBA
Text & Photos:
Norman Vogt
Gudrun (l.) and
Sarah-Lena Roschmann
The new chocolate coated
fruit wagon “La Bamba”
from Hans and Gudrun
Roschmann, who hail
from Eislingen in the
Göppingen district, celebrated
its première at the
Maientag in Göppingen.
Since early June, their
daughter has toured the
new speciality attraction
with the unusual name,
built by the Dietz Fahrzeugbau
firm in Schwalmstadt.
The wagon (without annexe) has ground measurements
of 7.50 x 3.70 metres; with annexe a depth of
5.70 m, and electrical requirements of 10 kW. According
to the wishes of the Roschmann family, the front
was painted with comic fruit motifs using airbrushes.
LED and neon lights were installed for lighting the
attraction. Several refrigerators and a 5-metre wide,
extendible refrigerated counter have been built into the
wagon. The menu offers delicious fruit skewers coated
with the finest chocolate in different variations. “La
Bamba” was also presented at the Cannstatt Volksfest
in Stuttgart.
By the way, Hans and Gudrun Roschmann will
continue to operate the previous model, the sales
wagon “Süße Spezialitäten mit Schokofrüchten”. ■
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CONFECTIONARY
KÄPT’N COOK’S SÜSSE SCHATZINSEL
“Käpt’n Cook’s süße
Schatzinsel” from Steinker
Text:
Ralf Schmitt
Photos: Ralf Schmitt, Archiv Steinker
Homemade: An ample
selection of roasted almonds
and nuts
Heino Steinker
has successfully rebuilt the
former laser shooting gallery
The confectionery stall from Heino Steinker
features quite an unusual theme: Käpt’n Cook
sets foot on Sweet Treasure Island.
Three generations of the Augsburg Steinker family
have been touring Volksfest events and markets with
confectionery products. In addition to smaller sales
stalls, the “Käpt’n Cook’s süße Schatzinsel” with a
front length of 12.50 metres and a depth of 4.50
metres, has undoubtedly been the new ‘flagship’ since
the last season. A wagon built by the Zierer firm,
originally incorporated into a laser shooting gallery,
serves as the solid base for the construction. Heino
Steinker purchased the wagon, removed the shooting
gallery, dismantled the vehicle, and rebuilt it into the
confectionery stall. Largely retained was the front (in
good condition) with its maritime artwork and
moulded plastic elements, which was then decided
would serve the new purpose of a confectionery
sales outlet. Apart from roasted almonds and nuts in
many flavours and prepared with little sugar, the
Treasure Island’s product range
also includes chocolate-covered
and frosted fruits of all kinds, a
large choice of candies, gingerbread
hearts in numerous variations, as well as
indispensable Volksfest classics such as Magenbrot
(a sweet spiced pastry), popcorn, candy floss and
much more.
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PIRATENBAR
GASTRONOMY
Text & Photos: Kai Morawetz
20 years ago, Katja Oelmann
from Niemegk (Brandenburg)
specialised in the operation of
mobile snack and beverage
booths, and now she and her
husband Gildo operate a number
of gastronomic operations. In
addition to these, the Oelmanns
have also been successfully
touring the distinctive “Piratenbar”,
which is presented mainly
at maritime events.
They purchased the beverage ship
six years ago from a hotelier in Weißenfels, who had
both a small and a large attraction of this type located
at his premises. The Oelmann family took over the
smaller ship – with more pleasing proportions – and
prepared it for touring in their local “shipyard”. The
“Piratenbar” was built completely of wood by an unknown
master carpenter modelled on a historic
medieval cog. For touring, the chassis (or should that
be hull?) had to be overhauled and equipped with new
axles prior to the interior of the ship being fitted out in
detail. The mast and the top sail were also newly made
by the Oelmanns themselves. The sound effects
suggesting wind in the sails to the appreciative guests
are particularly effective. A pirate crew mixes cocktails
and serves long drinks, various kinds of cold punch,
different varieties of wine and champagne, as well as
cold draught beer. Moreover, classic GDR Fassbrause,
or “keg soda” is offered to all those of a nostalgic
disposition in the flavours popular during the period of
the German Democratic Republic. In the cold season,
the menu mainly provides hot drinks such as Glühwein,
punch and hot, strong grog. The visitors can enjoy their
drinks at the ship’s rounded counter or in the cosy beer
garden. For well-chosen events, the Oelmanns
contract Rüdiger Specht, in real life “Käpt´n Jack from
Kiel”, to entertain their guests. The salty chap with the
unusually deep Jack Tar voice is really somewhat
creepy. Younger visitors and adults alike enjoy the
bloodcurdling and exciting stories about his long
journeys and adventure that the entertainer - clad in an
authentic pirate costume - relates, accompanied by
loud symbolic shots from the muzzle-loading gun.
The “Piratenbar”, with ground measurements of 6 x 4
metres and electrical requirements of 16 kW, will be
presented at many large events, harbour and city
festivals, as well as at the Havelberg Pferdemarkt, the
Kieler Woche, the Hanse Sail in Rostock and the
Martinimarkt in Neuruppin.
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The “Piratenbar” from
Gildo and Katja Oelmann, and
the boss with entertainer
“Käpt´n Jack”
Heiko Strohmann
LÖWEN BREZEL
Text: Norman Vogt
Photos: Norman Vogt, Ralf Schmitt
Fresh Löwen pretzels
at Strohmann-Böker’s
Since last year the Strohmann
& Böker firm has
been presenting its new
“Löwen-Brezel” construction,
built by the Dietz company.
The Bremen showmen have
been offering their pretzels at
renowned events for 25 years and therefore attached
special importance to the recognition factor in the
design of their new attraction. As is tradition, the
woven pastry is made before the eyes of the
customers. All in all, up to 23 different kinds and
variations are on offer, from the classic pretzel with
ham and cheese to chilli pretzels. The “Löwen
Brezel” will be a regular guest at fair events in
Bremen, Vechta, Eschwege, Düren, Neuss, and
Oldenburg.
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European Showmen’s Union
Europäische Schausteller-Union
Union Foraine Européenne
International non-government organisation (NGO) • Established in 1954
President Albert Ritter
60 Years of Service to the Showmen and Volksfests in Europe
European Showman Union Celebrates Anniversary
tense family awareness, solidarity, and in particular
identification with the profession.
The future of the showman is determined more
and more by European committees. Therefore
constructive cooperation between the European
showman associations is more necessary than
ever, in order to improve the framework conditions
of the profession.
A picture from the early years: Participants of the ESU-Congress 1957 in Amsterdam.
It is one of the oldest professional associations
with over 70,000 members in 22 states: the
European Showman Union, abbr. ESU (German).
In 1954, already three years before the
signing of the Treaty of Rome that led to the
European Union of these days, national showmen
and amusement park associations merged
together into a European-wide representation.
Next year the ESU celebrates its 60 th
anniversary.
Showmen count as the oldest "cultural ambassadors"
in Europe, living the European idea of
understanding among nations already for centuries.
The amusement professionals already recognised
early the fact that mutual solutions can
only come about in the community. And this
philosophy led to the founding of the European
Showman Union in 1954.
The ESU has successfully supported the interests
of the showmen and the safeguard of the Volksfests
in Europe for six decades as advisory member
in the Council of Europe, the committee for trade
and marketing of the European Union, regardless
of about traffic and safety questions, education,
standardization, safety standards, tachograph exemption,
taxation relief, food law, reducing
bureaucracy, wind load and environmental
zones... the list is long. In negotiations with those
politically responsible in Brussels and Strasburg,
the ESU fights successfully for acceptable framework
conditions in order to ensure the future of
the Volksfests and the survival of the traditional
branch.
A primary concern of the European Showman
Union is the cultural recognition of the Volksfests.
Intensive discussions were undertaken in the past
with the responsible UNESCO-Commission of the
EU-member states. The centre point is the recognition
of the traditional European Volksfests as
an intangible cultural World Heritage.
The motto remains: Unity gives strength!
Showman companies are predominantly family
operations that have already existed for many
generations, with attractions being traditionally
given over to the successor. For showmen, the
family business is much more than a commercial
enterprise from where income is drawn. The showman
industry means maintaining tradition, in-
Cultural Asset and Economic Factor: Europe's
Volksfests.
"The showmen in Europe stand before many challenges"
said Albert Ritter, President of the European
Showman Union since 2006. "We can only
bring about a strong European Showman organisation
in the future together. My thanks go to
all 'comrades-in-arms' for your untiring commitment
for the wellbeing of the showman profession,
and the Volksfests of Europe." ■
The Presidium at the ESU-Congress 2012 in Brussels: f.l.t.r. Vice President Nicole Vermolen, Honorary
Presiden Heimo Medwed, President Albert Ritter, Honorary Ambassador Jany de Vries, Vice President Frank
Delforge, General Secretary Steve Severeyns, Vice President Charles Senn, Vice President Russel Perks, General
Secretary Jos Abrahams.
Photos: ESU

European Showmen’s Union • Europäische Schausteller-Union • Union Foraine Européenne
Large Anniversary Congress of the ESU 2014
Dublin will be the meeting point of the European showman branch at the beginning
of next year. The ESU invites attendance at the 38th congress of the European Showman
Union in the Irish capital on the 4th January 2014. The agenda will include in addition
to the statutory re election of the Presidium, discussions about current association
themes such as the conversion to the Europa-Norm 13814 for ride attractions,
as well as the admittance of the European Volksfest culture on the World Heritage
listing.
However it's not to be all work in Dublin and there should also be entertainment,
after all there are two anniversaries to be celebrated in Ireland: 60 years European
Showman Union and 60 years Irish Showman's Guild. The huge double birthday
party will take place on the evening of the 4th January at the Gibson Hotel.
So let's meet in Dublin! 120 years of showman tradition!
Schedule:
3rd January 2014
■ Arrival
4th January 2014
■ 38th ESU Congress
■ Evening Event
5th January 2014
■ Homeward Journey
Hotel Recommendations
The Gibson Hotel (conference venue)
Point Village, Dublin 1.
Registration per email under:
events@thegibsonhotel.ie or per
telephone under: +353 (0)1 681 5000.
Price:
Single room 144 Euro,
Double room 124 Euro.
The ESU requests room reservations
are made early, and that a confirmation
of congress participants is forwarded
per email to kermis@bovak.nl
or mail@dsbev.de
Publishing Information
Publisher:
European Showmen’s Union (ESU)
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Responsible for contents:
Albert Ritter, rittera@dsbev.de
________________________
Editor:
Christoph Jansen, jansenc@dsbev.de
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Address:
Europäische Schausteller-Union
c/o Deutscher Schaustellerbund e.V.
Am Weidendamm 1A • D-10117 Berlin
Tel.: 0049 (0)30 590 09 97 80
Fax: 0049 (0)30 590 09 97 87
E-Mail: mail@dsbev.de
Internet: www.esu-ufe.eu
WILLKOMMEN IN ESSEN!
2014 – METROPOLE DES RUHRGEBIETS – 2014
Für die attraktive Gestaltung der traditionellen Kirmesveranstaltungen im Stadtgebiet Groß-Essen
suchen wir gepflegte Schaustellergeschäfte aller Fachsparten.
Bewerbungen – mit den üblichen Unterlagen – erwartet die
I.G.S. mbh (Ritter/Müller), Hachestraße 68, 45127 Essen
als Beauftragte der Essener Berufsverbände.
Bewerbungsschluss ist – auch für Essener Kollegen – am 15. Dezember 2013
Zur Information: Um unsere ehrenamtlichen Mitglieder zu entlasten, werden keine schriftlichen Absagen erteilt.
Sofern ein(e) Bewerber(in) keinen Vertrag erhält, gilt das als Absage. Für diese Regelung bitten wir um Verständnis.

COASTER
The world’s only Bob
made of wood stands at
Knoebels Amusement Park &
Resort since October 2013
Back in October 2005 Knoebels
Amusement Resort announced
that it was to build a wooden
Bob. Eye brows could be heard
raising the world over, and the
question was as to the necessity,
as the last one stopped operating
at Coney Island in 1974, and
new steel versions were available
from both Intamin and
Mack. But the park, or rather its
President Dick Knoebel had
always other ideas.
Text & Photos: Justin Garvanovic
Dick Knoebel opens his
“Flying Turns” Bob
Flying Turns
enough along with their plans to announce
it to the world. After all, there was already a
coaster designer working there. John Fetterman
had already designed the park’s other
wooden coaster, the “Twister”, which was
One of those ideas back in 1984 saw the loosely based on the Elitch Gardens Twister that
purchase and moving of the San Antonio was torn down in 1999. What nobody realised at the
“Rocket” from its home at Playland to Knoebels in time was that it would take seven years to do it.
Texas. At that time, very few wooden coasters had Ground was broken in January 2006, with work already
progressing on exactly how the wooden
ever been moved, but he wanted to save it, and indeed
he did, and to top it off, the aptly renamed trough would be fabricated. Multiple wooden layers
were meticulously laid down onto steel ribs. It
“Phoenix” is without doubt one of the US’s finest
wooden coasters. So if Dick has an idea, it’ll be was a work of art. Soon the ride’s trough was added
worth listening to.
to the structure and a coaster not seen in the US for
When the ride was announced, the park only had more than 30 years rose from the ground.
incomplete plans, and no real idea how to build the The train design was being handled by Steve
all important car, but they felt that they were far Okamoto and Bill Kelley, who had formed Dynamic
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Designs after leaving Morgan, where they had
designed – amongst others – “Steel Dragon 2000”
at Nagashima Spaland in Japan. Larson International,
Inc. in Texas would fabricate the train, and it
wasn’t long before a prototype was available for
testing. Initially some old cars still in storage were
examined to see how they worked, in the hope of
fixing any problems before they arose on the new
ones. Unfortunately there were problems.
The nature of the ride makes it very hard to predict
the exact motion of the train at any one time, so
keeping the train on a set course has been an issue.
Mike Boodley better known for creating Great
Coasters International Inc, with Clair Hain Jnr. in
1994, were asked to come on board to help design
the new trains. Also, a new company was brought
in to help fabricate the trains: Ashland Technologies,
which was also involved in the construction
of the “Millennium Flyer” trains for GCI.
Mike Boodley suggested some slight track alterations,
such as shortening some of the straight
track sections. However it was discovered that due
to water getting behind the wooden layers, the
lower layers had badly rotted, which forced the park
to re-lay most of the ride’s trough.
Testing the trains, to get the chassis working as
required, took over a year, with several iterations
tested. Also tested were various lengths of train,
with between one and five car trains being tried out.
It was found that the longer the train, the more
unpredictable its motion. Testing did show that
three was the magic number though, which
although impacting on the ride’s capacity, did make
for a more controlled ride.
The highlight of a Bob
regardless if it is of wood or
steel, is the speedy and
simultaneously smooth ride
View from above of
“Flying Turns” complete course
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During the extended testing period it was discovered
that for the train to be more stable and predictable,
it needed to be loaded in a certain way.
More weight was needed in the front, which lead to
a delicate situation where riders are needed to be
weighed. The park though came up with a very neat
system for getting around any potentially embarrassing
moments. When riders arrive at the
station platform an operator discretely sends them
to one of the three train rows, and asks them to
stand on a set of scales. A screen in front of the
scales will let the riders know if they are in the optimal
row, and if not, informs them – and another row
– to swap places. When the computer is happy that
the rider’s weight is being optimally placed in the
train, the screen tells them to step forward into the
loading pen. A very neat system that at no time reveals
the weight of the individual riders.
An Amazing Ride Experience
The three car trains seat two passengers per car,
sitting one astride the other. The cars sit low on the
track, so that passengers are required to step down
into the car, and lower themselves into place. Exiting
the station and it’s onto the first lift hill. The first
one is pretty minor – just taking riders up to the first
helix.
The nature of the ride – it is called “Flying Turns”
after all in the USA – dictates that it is basically a
series of tight helixes. So the first lift hill leads to a
sort of taste of what is to come. A downward 540
degree helix brings guests into the swing of things,
and they soon realise that maybe this modest sized
ride, may well not be as gentle as first imagined.
The second lift hill at 15.2m is more substantial, and
deposits passengers above the main body of the
FAST FACTS
■ Opening: 5 th Oktober 2013
■ Track height:15 m
■ Track length: 396 m
■ Max. speed: 38 km/h
■ Ride time: 2 min
(incl. 3 lifts)
■ 2 trains with 3 cars each,
per car 2 pass.
■ Designer: John Fetterman
■ Manufacturer: self-built
■ Operator: Knoebels
Amusement Park & Resort,
Elysburg (PA), USA
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coaster. The gentle swooping of the left hand curve
that follows has a larger radius than any other on
the ride. With the train accelerating downwards it’s
time to hit the “helix complex” where the ride’s name
becomes apt. The train rides high in curves, seemingly
just above vertical in places, but when the
helix changes direction, the motion from one side
to the other is rapid and smooth. Probably the ride’s
highlight, especially if sitting in the front. It is a simply
fantastic moment, and one that is relished on all
further examples of it during the ride, plus on every
repeat ride afterwards. Some coasters have high g-
forces, some have airtime, some have gut wrenching
drops, but “Flying Turns” has – for want of a
better term – “swoop time”.
Leaving the helix complex behind there is a right
and left turn taken at high speed – park guests have
a good view into the ride, which is the reason that
Knoebels is adding a viewing area next to the first
turn. A final right turn and riders are literally on the
home straight; it’s the only place the train actually
runs under its own steam in a straight line. A turn
and lift hill later and passengers are back in the
station, wishing they’d just send it straight back out
again.
It may have taken seven years for “Flying Turns” to
arrive, but oddly, there was never a doubt it would.
It’s fair to say it was a labour of love for Dick Knoebel
and the rest of the Knoebel family. What they have
ended up with isn’t just a unique attraction, it isn’t
some folly of a past long gone, what it is, is a reminder
that new and shiny doesn’t necessarily
mean best. “Flying Turns” is a monument to a
dream. And on top of that, it’s a very fine coaster.
One really couldn’t ask for more. Good things come
to those who wait.
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COASTER
Finally at Nürburgring:
mega acceleration for
everybody - within two
seconds from zero to
almost 200 kilometres
per hour
Two dates will remain in the
memory of scene observers and
fans of coasters as far as the
theme “ring°racer” goes: the 28 th
January 2008 and the 31 st October
2013. On the first date
press information announced
nothing less than the fastest
coaster in the world; and on the
second date the end of a four and
half year odyssey and the finally
received approval for operation,
and a press opening.
Text:
Marcel Ringhoff
Photos: Jens Scheberg, Nils Gräf,
Nürburgring GmbH
The entrance to ring°werk
ring°racer
he times between could fill bands of books
Twith bankruptcy, bad luck and mishaps, as
well as anxiety, hope and resilience. In actual fact
not the ideal background for such an ambitious
project. And so it may well come as it should. Instead
of the anticipated starting date on the
Formula One weekend at the Ring in the summer
of 2009, the years passed, and apart from
(regional) headlines, the “Racer” did nothing. No
visitors, no positive interest, no turnover. Only two
bitter setbacks caused by human error in the
programming, and the basic test conditions.
Simultaneously to these setbacks, the decision
was made in the Eifel at the end of 2009 and at
the beginning of 2010, to start from scratch again
over the year until 2011 together with TÜV Süd
and the Actemium firm, specialist in steering technology.
And indeed – in late summer in 2011 there was
the successful TÜV approval. Was the end of the
horizon in sight for the final opening? Will the
“Racer” after a few rides by the public for advertising
– in its time with big names like Michael
Schumacher on the F1 weekend 2009 with
drastically reduced speed – finally be able to
catapult the regular anticipating racing enthusiast
into adrenalin-nirvana? To make it short, as we all
know the story: no – the point has not yet been
reached.
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With Full Throttle out of the Pit Lane
It’s only now on the 31st of October 2013 that an
end has come to the downtime in the pit lane. The
Ahrweil District Administration announced that all
data, certificates, risk assessments and experts’
reports are available – and namely in a, in the
meanwhile, around 48-page catalogue of requirements.
Hallelujah some may shout – rides on
the “Ringracer”? Then let’s go!
The way leads onto the first floor of the ring°werk.
It appears to be an endlessly long waiting line.
Currently nobody is waiting here, however the
way still has to be walked through. Far too much
time to rethink if a ride is actually such a good
idea, and why not leave it to the professionals. The
way is more than dim as there are no windows,
and one is inundated with recorded safety guidelines
constantly. Finally arriving at the station with
separate loading zones and equipped with various
lighting effects, the bolide is finally standing
and ready. Very airy and very open – and it does
actually remind one of current and well known F1-
racing cars. Particularly noticeable is the Plexiglas
windshield that will elegantly lead the wind
away over the riding guests.
And finally after sitting down, the apparently lap
bars lock in and a jingle similar to “Who wants to
be a millionaire?” can be heard. Blood rushes to
the ear. An insistent throb can be heard. No idea
where it’s all leading to as one hardly sees more
than a few metres of the course. The 8-seat
vehicle is pushed cautiously, travels into a left
curve, and after a few metres travels through a
gate into daylight. It’s only at this point that one
actually realises the actual height of somewhere
around eight metres. The attraction travels lightly
downwards and makes a few wobbling movements
as a Formula-1-bolide when warming up
the tyres during the first round. And now we’re at
the starting area – parallel to the real start straight.
And there is the
starting light: redred-red-red-redgreen...
Green?
Don’t the lights
simply go out during an F1 race? But there’s no
time to think about it. Thoughts remain somewhere
at the starting position, and everything’s
simply all about acceleration. It actually smoothes
out various wrinkles in the face like a facelift – from
zero to 170 kilometres per hour in less than two
seconds according to the data. At full speed the
attraction travels straight ahead between the
famous straight and the tribune.
Then comes a smooth brake, as though Sebastian
Vettel was personally operating the pedals.
Into a left curve, up, a directional change and
almost vertically down again to climb a strong rise
of about 15 metres, and once again only speed.
The Boulevard rushes nearer. A small gate comes
up where this car has to enter. Will it fit? The airtime
wipes away this question henceforth. It fits,
and slowly the adrenalin ecstasy comes to an
end. Going by feeling it appears that the car is still
travelling at 80 km/h for a half a minute on a
straight stretch through the boulevard. A short
time outside again, through the last gate back into
the dim ring°werk. Brakes, yes brakes are simply
great. Back and at long last time and air to
breath...
What was all that? Have all the years of waiting
been worth it? A look at the video taken during the
ride condenses the memory to just a moment due
to the speed. The high resolution video pictures
of the Ridercam 2.0 HD in 720p show in 25 complete
pictures per second what the brain cannot
process – at least not the first time. It’s only after
a repeat ride in connection with the currently
fastest coaster-video system in the world, which
brings all the experiences in the correct chronological
order.
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A number of screen shots
from Onride-video system
“Ridercam 2.0 HD” (the camera
can be seen down right)
New Type of Onride Video System
Although the “ring°racer” is no longer the fastest
coaster – for that it’s too slow for the mentioned
reasons – but those in front of it have no Onboardvideo
system on offer, and can therefore not show
the world what’s actually happened, unless it’s via
Facebook or other social interactive possibilities
on the net. Thanks to the trouble-free transfer of
data that no longer depends on the Wi-Fi standard,
but uses the H.254-Standard, the videos are
mass compatible in the truest sense of the word.
Whether it will become a real “racer” remains to
be seen, however at long last its odyssey has
come to an end. And one doesn’t have to have a
driving licence to finally experience the racingbolide
feeling. Only thing left to say is: Have a
good ride always “ring°racer”!
■
FAST FACTS
■ Opening: 31.10.2013
■ Track height: 37.5 m
■ Track length: 1,212 m
■ Max. speed: 170 km/h
(initially planned 216 km/h)
■ Ride time: 2 min
■ 2 trains with 2 cars each,
per car 4 pass.
■ Capacity: 400 p.p.h
■ Manufacturer: S&S Worldwide,
Utah, USA
■ Operator: Nürburgring
Betriebsgesellschaft mbH,
Nürburg, Germany
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INTERVIEW
The Ninja Turtles and
Park Manager Wouter
Dekkers (left) and
entertainer Ross Anthony
Brand new this year was the
family orientated “Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles: License to
Drive” in the theme area “Nickland”.
We talked to the park’s
General Manager Mr. Wouter
Dekkers.
Movie Park Germany
Text:
Stefan Peck
Photos: Stefan Peck,
Movie Park Germany
The first section of the
track bed of the “Bandit” was
renewed and affixed to the
supporting structure
Concealed behind this long name is a kiddie
driving school with two different courses: children
with a height of 90 to 120 cm have a Junior
Track available to them; the somewhat taller kids
from 120 to 140 cm can master a definitely more
challenging street situation with traffic lights and
sign posts. All the drivers travel through a recreated
New York City themed area, home of the well
known heroes Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and
Michelangelo.
With the Turtles the park was able to integrate
another licence, which is not only popular with the
children, but the hearts of adults also beat a little
faster when they pose with the four walkingcharacter
reptiles for a photo.
The consistent deterioration of riding comfort on
Germany’s first wooden coaster “Bandit” (earlier
“Wild Wild West”; manufacturer was RCCA in
1999) resulted in Movie Park Germany contracting
a special firm in Britain quickly in June. The
company initially modified the first drop, and not
only was the track bed renewed, the steel elements
affixed on the sides made subsequent
adjustments to the wooden structure possible
immediately. The investment for the first part is
around 320,000 Euro. Due to the already big
success with the modifications, the next two offseasons
with be also used for improvements on
individual track sections.
Interview with Wouter Dekkers
Mr Dekkers, let’s first talk about the changes
to the wooden coaster “Bandit”. How satisfied
are you with the initial results?
We’re very excited about what the firm B J W
Groundworks Ltd has done. Not only is there a significantly
better ride experience, but we are now
in the position to ensure a constant and long term
ride comfort due to the adjustable side elements.
This type of wooden structure requires permanent
maintenance, which is the reason that we have
built in a better quality wood in the renewed sections.
We are very confident that the second and
third construction stages in the upcoming winter
periods will give the same good result. Next winter,
the next 300 metres of the track will be reworked.
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Movie Park is the German trailblazer in the
matter of Halloween. How was this year’s
Halloween Horror Fest?
I personally found the novelties for this year’s
Halloween Horror Fest very successful. The
mobile sound system boosted the atmosphere,
particularly during the evening hours, and imparted
another feature to the actors. The new maze
“The Walking Dead” came into being with the cooperation
of the series broadcaster Fox Germany,
with which we not only have found a great partner,
but also an absolute cult-licence for our event.
How is the working relationship with the
relatively new owner Parques Reunidos?
We’re very happy, and the interworking is
trouble-free. We enjoy the trust of our Spanish colleagues,
and the resulting independence. Another
plus point is the synergy effect, resulting for example
in the Nickelodeon characters and a part of
the licences going to other parks in the chain.
Many fans are unhappy about the condition
of a number of attractions at the park and
repeatedly ask for improvement or renovation.
What can you say about this situation?
The Film Museum is closed at the moment.
What’s the reason for this and will it have other
uses in the future?
The popularity of the Film Museum was never
particularly high with our guests, and even on
peak days the visitor numbers were disillusioning.
Furthermore we are able to use the cinema now
for our educative school programmes. Within the
frames of a long-term master plan, we do intend
to convert the Film Museum. Currently we are thrilled
about the countless television productions,
photo-shootings and film shootings on our
grounds as well as the bordering TV-studios. This
is also a part of a film-based theme park, and just
as an example the new Opel- advertisement
shooting took place here.
Could you give us a small look into the 2014
season?
Currently we are in the planning phase for a
new attraction which at the moment is to be integrated
into a part of the earlier “Movie Magic” hall.
I can’t reveal anything else though.
And one last question: Will Wouter Dekkers
remain at Movie Park?
Text:
PROJEKTE
Frank Lanfer
In actual fact a large
novelty coaster was to
be presented this season.
However, although
the special building approval
for an up to 60
metre high attraction
had been obtained, and
a local referendum had
turned out to be positive,
the Spanish parent
group that is under the
ownership of a privateequity-company
turned
out to be a budgeting
establishment, and the
project was put on ice. ■
When one imagines that the rebuilding of the
“Bandit” will already cost around a million Euro, it
must be appreciated that we must firstly undertake
urgent investments before the already planned improvements
for other attractions. Added to this of
course is that we continue to focus on new
attractions as well, so that in the long run we can
ensure the competitive ability of the park. Additionally
there is no standstill here; we are constantly investing
in maintenance and infrastructure.
Very definitely! The work here is a huge
amount of fun, and I can’t see any reason to stop
at the moment. The tasks here – and even those
of the future – are particularly exciting, and for this
reason I wish to continue to push forward
energetically.
Mr Dekkers, thank you very much for this
interview and we wish you all the best in the
future.
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WATERPARK
Hardly believable but
true: there was no water
park in the tourist stronghold
in the middle of the
desert for a whole decade
After a 10 year drought a new
water park oasis has debuted in
Las Vegas. Memorial Day weekend
saw the public opening of
Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas, the
largest water park in Nevada.
Text:
Photos:
Marcus Gaines
Marcus Gaines, Jim Laurie,
Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas
Wet ‘n’ Wild, WildWater
The entrance has been
kept very simple
Despite being one of the hottest cities in the
USA, Las Vegas has been without a water
park since the similarly named Wet ‘n Wild
closed in 2004. Two Las Vegas investors,
brothers Roger and Scott Bulloch, recognised
that since the closure of the water park and the
Scandia Family Fun Centre, the city was lacking
in wholesome family fun. In 2011 plans were announced
to open Splash Canyon Water Park.
The Bulloch’s intention was that “Splash Canyon”
would be a water park for Las Vegas locals.
A Water Park for Residents
It wouldn’t be built in the tourist hot spot of the
Las Vegas Strip but instead somewhere closer
to local residents. Initial consultations revealed
this to be a popular move, but also that locals
loved the old Wet ‘n Wild water park. So the team
joined forces with the Australian Village Roadshow
Theme Parks, operators of water parks
around the world, including Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix
and Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii.
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The inclusion of an internationally recognised
name and world class water slides has made this
project a water park that tourists also want to
visit. But there lies a small problem, its location;
a 30 minute drive from The Strip makes it hard
for tourists to get there unless they have a rental
car. Driving through residential housing estates
it’s very easy to think that one is driving the wrong
way, but there it is, a bright and colourful oasis
sticking out amongst the homes with a scenic
mountain range back drop.
A New Water Park for 50 Million $
Well travelled water park enthusiasts and fans
may be disappointed to find Wet ‘n’ Wild Las
Vegas isn’t particularly big, but this is a water
park originally intended for locals and not international
visitors. The park isn’t themed in any
way; it’s predominantly white concrete with limited
landscaping. But what it lacks in size and
theming it makes up for in the variety of water
slides.
In the background is the
Las Vegas Strip with its hotels
and casinos
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The “Hoover Falls”
and the “Royal Flush Extreme”
The attractions in the park have nearly all been
supplied by the Canadian manufacturer White-
Water West Industries. A company that Director
or Park Operations, Rick Belhumeur described
as “Fantastic, all the way from the design
process to the installation process.” The parks
star attraction is the “Rattler” a multi person raft
ride from WhiteWater that almost immediately
goes into a “Rattle” or funnel. Positioned on a 90°
bend, riders are meant to go flying up the wall of
the “Rattle” and shoot side to side before exiting
into the outdoor section of the ride. The reality is
one doesn’t go that high up the wall and it just
slows the ride experience. Leaving the “Rattle”
riders gather plenty of speed through wide turns
before dropping into the 2 nd and largest
“Rattle”, this time getting thrills and moments of
weightlessness of riding the walls a number of
times before exiting into the shallow trough.
25 Different Slides
Sharing the same structure as “Rattler” is “Constrictor”,
which leads to some confusion with the
queue line as it’s not obvious which side of the
staircase one stands for which slide. “Constrictor”
can swallow up to 3 riders at a time on rafts
that travel through the enclosed slide. It features
the tightest turns that can be found on a family
raft ride and sends riders hurtling up the sides.
The ride is almost pitch black and adding to the
fear factor is that the diameter of the flume varies
in some places from three to two metres.
Sharing another structure is “Desert Racers”, a
6 lane “Mat Racer” and “Canyon Cliffs”, a 60 foot
tall 2 lane slide that features an almost vertical
drop. It may not be the tallest slide of its type but
there’s still that moment of fear as one goes over
the edge that sends the heart pounding.
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“Paradise Falls” is a multi level “AquaPlay Rain-
Fortress” from WhiteWater that features the
obligatory tipping bucket and 9 slides, 3 of
which are actually quite fast and fun, even for
adults. “Paradise Falls” is surrounded by a 300
metre long lazy river, “Colorado Cooler”. Floating
around at a leisurely pace is most welcome
in the hot Vegas sun.
The “Red Rock Bay” wave pool also provides
exciting moments. On the far side of the Bay is
the third multi-slide structure featuring “Hoover
Half Pipe”, a “Boomerango” that starts off as an
enclosed raft slide before dropping riders 17
metres and back up a wall that provides airtime
when dropping back down and into a splash.
And “Royal Flush Extreme”, a “Superbowl”,
starts off enclosed before dropping riders into a
giant bowl which they swirl around in before
dropping through a hole in the centre and into
the splash down.
developers sensibly signed an option for more
acres to expand on. But are they ready for a
major expansion already? Perhaps they should
wait and see how the 2014 season goes as
another water park is set to debut in 2014. Originally
scheduled to open in 2013, but delayed
due to financial rearrangements, Cowabunga
Bay will open on the other side of town next year.
Interview with Takuya Ohki
How have the first few months of
operation have gone?
We are thrilled with the great response we
have experienced from our local community and
visitors to Las Vegas. There was an initial spike
at the beginning of the season but attendance
has been steady ever since.
The Lazy River “Colorado
Cooler” and the “Canyon Cliffs”
in the background
Lower photo row: the
main attractions “Constrictor”
and “Rattler” from WhiteWater
A Friendly Atmosphere
Whether it’s because the park is new
or it’s the excitement of working in a
much wanted water park, all the staff
were incredibly friendly even six
months after the opening, going out of
their way to make sure guests have a
fun and safe day.
The park really does offer something
for all tastes and plenty of thrills, but
it’s maybe become a victim of its own
success. During its first season the
park often reached capacity and sold
out of annual passes very early in the
season too. Naturally a busy park
leads to long lines and guests can expect
to wait from 1 hour to 90 minutes
for the bigger slides.
In building the park, as well as signing
a lease for the land it now stands on,
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Park Manager Takuya Ohki
Text:
Even André Agassi is one
of the main investors (here at
the opening in May 2013)
‘n or ‘n’ ?
Frank Lanfer
The water park from
Village Roadshow Theme
Parks has by the way nothing
to do with the earlier Wet ‘n
Wild Las Vegas (one must
note the missing second
apostrophe), that was located
on 11 hectare sized
grounds directly on the Strip
(next to the earlier Sahara
Hotel). The park that closed
in September 2004 belonged
to the group of water park
pioneers and SeaWorld
founder George Millay, who
with Wet ‘n Wild Orlando
(these days owned by NBC-
Universal) opened the first
modern water park in the
world in 1977. The Australian
Village Roadshow Limited
operates not only the two
water parks in Hawaii and
Arizona, but also a Wet ‘n’
Wild and a Sea World
(please note hyphenated
name) in Australia. ■
What were the challenges of creating the
park?
As with any development there are certain
construction challenges to work through. For us,
the amount of caliches in the ground was a particular
challenge. However, thanks to a dedicated
investment group, our construction partners
and the partnerships created with local municipalities
and businesses (like Clark County and
The Howard Hughes Corporation/Summerlin),
the development of the new park was on budget
and opened on time.
What’s next for Wet ‘n’ Wild? Plans for
next year?
Our team will evaluate our first season and
its successes and suggestions by our guests to
build upon what we’ve created in being the
place for families and thrill seekers.
How will Cowabunga Bay affect Wet ‘n’
Wild so soon after opening?
Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas is looking forward to
continue entertaining all Nevada residents and
the state’s many visitors with world-class slides
and attractions, and vast industry experience
that are unmatched. We are confident that Wet
‘n’ Wild will continue to be THE place for families
and thrill seekers to create lasting memories year
after year as we build on our first year successes
and suggestions of our guests.
Any concern over reintroducing the name
Wet n Wild when there has already been a
water park of the same name in Vegas?
We were thrilled to bring the Wet ‘n’ Wild
brand back to Las Vegas. A Facebook page
called “Bring back Wet ‘n’ Wild to Las Vegas” had
more than 50,000 fans, and countless requests
to our sister Wet ‘n’ Wild parks in Hawaii and
Phoenix demonstrated this community’s desire
for the return of this iconic water park brand to
Nevada. The outpouring of support by the community
has been remarkable, with more than
10,000 new fans to our social media pages in
less than 24 hours after our initial announcement
in October of last year; and now we have more
than 60,000 very active Facebook fans.
Mr. Ohki, thank you for your time,
and we wish you success with the new Wet
‘n’ Wild.
■
The initiators and investors
Scott and Roger Bulloch / photo
of grounds before building begin
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WATER RIDE
The new attractive
water ride from Reverchon
replaces an older ride from
the same manufacturer
The Liliputbahn im Prater
GesmbH firm has operated the
“Donaujump” water attraction
for the past 22 years. However
in recent times the maintenance
costs and particularly
the downtimes have dramatically
increased, so it was necessary
for a new attraction.
Text & Photos: Wolfgang Payer
The Prater is very often
open until late evening hours
Aquagaudi
Anumber of well known manufacturers of log
flume attractions were contacted, and finally
the Reverchon firm received the contract. The requirements
of the Liliputbahn im Prater GesmbH
firm were in addition to a compact layout that had
to fit into the allotment, three drops without a reverse
section in between. The new attraction was
to be absolutely family friendly, so a reverse drop
was out of the question.
The reanimated French Reverchon firm was
flexible enough to be able to fill all the requirements
for the new white-water ride, and was also
able to fit the long
The three million Euro project opened at the
end of August without any particular problems.
Currently the attraction is still un-themed at the
Prater, however over winter and during next
summer a Maya-theme will come into being.
The station with the paybox and all elements that
have not been mounted will be covered, and
theming elements will also be placed in the
channel.
The water attraction has been so built that the
tracks that cross the Liliput ride travel through a
tunnel under the grounds. The Log Flume has a
course length of 420 metres with the centre level
being at 6 metres, and height level 14 metres.
Fourteen bamboo trunks are used by the
passengers. A large part of the ride has been
erected over an artificial lake, with a surface area
of 1,500 square metres.
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The ride begins from the station by way of an S-
curve and leads to the back end of the attraction,
from where the boats travel up the first lift to land
shortly after on the middle section by way of a
small drop. This is followed by a 180° curve and
an S-curve that once again leads the boats back
to the rear section. A further 180° curve flows into
a pre-drop. The boats now have reached the zero
level, travel through a 180° curve again and climb
the second, higher lift. In the lofty heights the boats
turn around on a sweeping round course that ends
as finale as a large drop, with the water sequence
having a smaller camelback built in. At this stage
the boats return to the station after a total ride time
of around four minutes.
Resumée: It has turned out to be a lovely long
attraction that offers a lot of ride fun with its three
drops.
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MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP
The 2 nd largest amusement
attraction operator in the world
has gone public on the stock
market. Poole, UK, based
Merlin Entertainments Group,
which operates 99 attractions
across the globe, floated on
London Stock Exchange in
early November.
Text & Photos: Frank Lanfer
The announcement came as no surprise as they
had previously intended to release shares
back in 2010, but the global economic downturn
put the sale on hold. With the amusement and
theme park industry starting to see a return to
growth, and other large UK companies seeing
successful floatation in recent months, now was
the time to put a portion of the company up for
public sale.
Those wanting to purchase shares on the first day
of trading, 8th November, had to commit to
purchasing at least £1000 worth of shares. With a
starting price of 315p, those investing £1000 each
got 317 shares. On the first day of trading the
shares peaked at 12 % more than they were
initially sold for, before finishing the day at 347p
each.
The number of shares sold equates to 30 % of the
Merlin Entertainments Group, and values the
company at £3.2billion. The sale generated
£957million, of which, part of will be used to pay
off company debts.
Merlin has come a long way since it was formed
in 1999. The company was created out of a
management buyout of Vardon Attractions, which
owned the UK chain of Sea Life Centre aquariums.
Initially backed by private equity firm Apax Partners,
the business was sold to another investment
company, Hermes Private Equity in 2003.
When the Legoland chain of parks were
announced as being up for sale, Merlin’s chief
executive Nick Varney stated he wished to buy the
chain, but Hermes Private Equity didn’t want to
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invest further so sold the company to the Blackstone
Group for around £100million.
Blackstone then went on to buy the controlling
stake in the Legoland Parks, and merged the
company with Merlin Entertainment Group in
2005.
Following the purchase of the Italian park, Gardaland,
the next major addition to the portfolio came
in 2007 with the acquisition of the Tussauds Group
which owned the famous Madame Tussauds wax
work museums, British theme parks, Alton
Towers, Chessington World of Adventures,
Thorpe Park and the German Heide Park.
In 2011 Merlin Entertainments ventured into a new
continent, Australasia, with the purchase of a
number of attractions from Village Roadshow
Theme Parks and Attractions.
Large scale expansion on top of their portfolio
acquisitions has lead to the creation of 2 more
Legoland Parks with additional ones on the way
in Japan and South Korea. They have also
expanded their smaller “midway” attractions by
opening 11 Legoland Discovery Centres in city
centres across 5 countries, Sea Life Centres right
across the globe, and several new Madame
Tussauds Wax Works. The success of the London
Eye observation wheel has lead to a number of
new “Eye” branded attractions, and the rebranding
of existing observation attractions such as the
Blackpool Tower Eye and Sydney Tower Eye
The purchases and mergers has lead to Merlin
Entertainment being owned by a number of
groups made up of the Blackstone Group, CVC,
Kirkbi (family trust that owns the Lego brand) and
Merlin management. Following
the 30 % sale on the
stock market, Blackstone
own a 22.6 %, Kirkbi have
a 29.9 % stake, CVC own
a 13.1 % share, and Merlin’s
management retain
4.4 % of the company.
Chief Executive Nick
Varney who sold around a
third of his 1 % stake in the
company earning him
nearly £10 million said “We
have long stated our belief
that becoming a public
company was Merlin’s ultimate
destiny, providing
the right long-term ownership
to enable the next
stage of development.” ■
Upper photo row: (f.l.t.r.)
the London Eye, the Sea Life
Aquarium in California, “Steath”
at Thorpe Park, and “Raptor” at
Gardaland
Lower photo row: (f.l.t.r.):
“Dragon’s Fury” at Chessington
World of Adventures,
“RoboCoaster” at Legoland
California, and “Hex” at
Alton Towers
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BOND WORLD 007
Since the early years of the
1960s right up until these days,
the smart secret agent developed
into a permanent movie hit.
This made it possible for the
development of a faithful
following. And it’s especially
the last films such as “Casino
Royale”, “Skyfall” and “Quantum
of Solace” with the radical
change of type that had everybody
talking.
Text:
Verena Kagelmann
Photos: Schilthornbahn AG
An attraction from Switzerland is now taking fans
right back to the beginning, the “James Bond
World 007”, which is a rather unusual attraction with
its end station being the Schilthorn with the rotating
restaurant Piz Gloria. Visitors can take a look behind
the setting of the sixth film produced in
Switzerland in Lauterbrunntal near Interlaken in
1969, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, and even
take part interactively.
The highlight of the new Bond-World is the interactive
simulator that allows all fans to experience,
amongst others, the famous helicopter ride (Aloutte
III Air Glacier), and the speedy drop into the typical
orange coloured Bob.
For real fans this is
naturally mandatory.
For all the others
there’s the “normal”
exhibition with a round
tour. Clips are shown
on Smart-LCDs, and
there’s an interactive
TouchPad, the script,
background material of the film, and even a
panorama-cinema with “classic” film scenes in the
Swiss Alps world.
Last but not least there is also the possibility to be
personally “photographed into the picture”. Results
can be viewed on the website of the Schilthorn.
The earlier Bond actor George Lazenby was also
present during the big opening with a fireworks display.
And even though the Australian could only
play James Bond once, he brought a lot of good
cheer to the opening. With befitting status and not
to be expected otherwise, he arrived with a helicopter,
just as in the film.
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WARNER BEACH
Text:
Photos:
H. Jürgen Kagelmann
Parque Warner
The Spanish theme park
Warner Bros. Movie Park
(these days called Parque
Warner), which opened at
the gates of Madrid in 2002,
will have a separate water
park added next year.
On an area of only three hectares there will
apparently be nine water slides and attractions
installed for an amount of 5.5 million Euro. The
park will have a capacity of 4,000 visitors. New are
separate wave pools for adults and children, and
further along a Lazy River themed with Hanna Barbera
figures, as well as water playgrounds using
the popular Looney-Tunes characters. Because
not everybody wants to splash around or go on a
slide (and because it doesn’t cost all that much),
there will also be a large zone to relax and sunbathe.
Naturally gastronomy offers can’t be missing,
and there will be, amongst others, a fast food
restaurant à la “Scooby Doo”, as well as a
merchandising shop.
The new water-amusement park will border on
“DC Super-Heroes”-land, from where direct entrance
from the theme park is possible.
Single use of the water park
will be possible, just as a combined
admittance.
General Director of Warner Madrid,
José Asenjo Vera, spoke in relation
to this matter: “This new water park
zone will be the perfect addition to
Parque Warner, and very much
complies with the most important
wishes of our visitors for an extension
to our park offers. The park
will strengthen its position as the
second largest theme park in
Spain, and keep to the demand of
the Parques Reunidos Group to
give the best park offers.” ■

SKYLINE PARK
The Allgäu Skyline Park put its
fifth coaster into operation in
the middle of the 2013 season:
“Sky Spin” built by Maurer.
Text:
Frank Lanfer
Photos: Rudolf Neumeier
Showman Joachim Löwenthal had purchased it
from the closed Camelot Theme Park, where the
attraction from Maurer Söhne could be experienced
between 2003 and 2012 as the “Whirlwind”.
Typical Skyline Park: the coaster has received a
new location on a still available plot in the middle of
the forest, and has absolutely no theming.
Whilst the Skyline Park is being managed by
Joachim Löwenthal’s son Daniel, the insolvent Eifelpark
was taken over by daughter Nadine and her
partner Alexander Goetzke on the 16 th October
2013. One million Euro is to be invested already by
the opening in the upcoming season, with a coaster
among other attractions.
On the other hand, there are also rumours according
to which the Löwenthal family will apparently
take over the four-loop “Thriller” (built by
Schwarzkopf in 1986) from the Mexican Isla San
Marcos Parque Temático next year, and after a general
overhaul, will erect it at Skyline Park in 2016.
This information has not been officially confirmed
yet.
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PREVIEW
A calendar of events can be found here for the month of
December in alphabetical order. Additional information
about individual events is listed below.
■
B■ Bad Salzungen 29.11.-22.12.
■ Bautzen 29.11.-22.12.
■ Berlin 25.11.-01.01.
■ Berlin-Mitte 25.11.-29.12.
■ Berlin-Mitte 25.11.-23.12.
■ Berlin-Spandau 25.11.-29.12.
■ Bernau/Berlin 12.12.-15.12.
■ Brandenburg/Havel 30.11.-22.12.
C■ Chemnitz 29.11.-23.12.
■ Coswig/Dresden 06.12.-08.12.
D■ Detmold 27.11.-01.12.
■ Dresden 30.11.-24.12.
E■ Eisenach 25.11.-22.12.
■ Erfurt 26.11.-22.12.
F■ Frankfurt/Oder 29.11.-22.12.
G■ Gera 28.11.-23.12.
■ Gotha 29.11.-15.12.
■ Greifswald 29.11.-22.12.
■ Güstrow 06.12.-17.12.
H■ Halle/Saale 26.11.-23.12.
■ Hamburg 08.11.-08.12.
■ Havelberg 05.12.-08.12.
J■ Jena 25.11.-22.12.
L■ Leipzig 26.11.-22.12.
■ Lemgo 05.12.-08.12.
M■ Magdeburg 28.11.-30.12.
■ Merseburg 07.12.-15.12.
N■ Neubrandenburg 29.11.-22.12.
P■ Plauen 26.11.-22.12.
R■ Rathenow 06.12.-15.12.
■ Rostock 28.11.-22.12.
S■ Sangerhausen 11.12.-15.12.
■ Schwedt/Oder 05.12.-08.12.
■ Staßfurt 29.11.-01.12.
■ Stendal 12.12.-15.12.
■ Stralsund 28.11.-22.12.
W■ Weimar 26.11.-05.01.
■ Werdau/Sachsen 19.12.-22.12.
■ Wolfen-Nord 06.12.-08.12.
Z■ Zehdenick 06.12.-08.12.
■ Zwickau 27.11.-23.12.
International
■ B Gent=Gand 06.12.-05.01.
■ B Hasselt 16.11.-05.01.
■ B Mons=Bergen 08.11.-08.12.
■ B Sint-Niklaas=St.Nicolas 07.12.-22.12.
■ CH Bern 16.11.-01.12.
■ CH Frauenfeld 30.11.-02.12.
■ F Alès 17.12.-17.01.
■ F Angers 09.11.-01.12.
■ F Angoulême 09.11.-01.12.
■ F Annecy 23.11.-08.12.
■ F Béziers 14.12.-12.01.
■ F Brest-Penfeld 14.12.-12.01.
■ F Cannes 06.12.-12.01.
■ F Carcassonne 23.11.-08.12.
■ F Clermont-Ferrand 26.10.-24.12.
■ F Concarneau 02.11.-01.12.
■ F Dieppe 30.11.-15.12.
■ F Dunkerque 21.12.-12.01.
■ F Lens 14.12.-05.01.
■ F Lorient 14.12.-05.01.
■ F Paris 21.12.-05.01.
■ F Rennes 14.12.-12.01.
■ GB Aberystwyth, Card 30.11.-02.12.
■ GB Bolton, Lancs 20.12.-04.01.
■ GB Cardiff, S. Glam. 31.12.-01.01.
■ GB Cardiff, S. Glam. 21.11.-05.01.
■ GB Coventry 26.12.-03.01.
■ GB Dundee 31.12.-02.01.
■ GB Edinburgh 28.11.-05.01.
■ GB Edinburgh 27.12.-02.01.
■ GB Glasgow 20.12.-12.01.
■ GB Leeds, W.Yorks 31.12.-01.01.
■ GB Lincoln 05.12.-08.12.
■ GB Liverpool 09.11.-23.12.
■ GB London 06.12.-05.01.
■ GB London 22.11.-05.01.
■ GB Malton, Yorks 15.11.-07.12.
■ GB Manchester 26.12.-05.01.
■ GB Manchester 16.12.-05.01.
■ GB Nottingham 20.11.-05.01.
■ GB Plymouth, Devon 21.11.-04.01.
■ GB Swansea, South Wales15.11.-05.01.
■ GB Worcester 28.11.-01.12.
■ GB Wrexham, Denb 19.12.-01.01.
■ I Genova=Genua 07.12.-12.01.
■ IRL Dublin 05.12.-05.01.
■ IRL Dublin 26.12.-12.01.
■ NL Goes 20.12.-29.12.
■ NL Groningen 25.12.-05.01.
■ PL Breslau=Wroclaw 22.11.-23.12.
26. OCTOBER (SATURDAY)
F Clermont-Ferrand
■ Luna Park d'Automne, Fête Patronale
until 24.12.
2. NOVEMBER (SATURDAY)
F Concarneau
■ Foire de la Saint Martin
until 01.12.
8. NOVEMBER (FRIDAY)
20359 Hamburg
■ Dom-Markt
until 08.12.
Behörde fürWirtschaft Verkehr Innovation
Wellenflug, Daemonium, Wilde Maus, Go-
Kartbahn, Flasher, Sky Fall, Avenger, Artistico,
Viva Mexico, Double Jump, Rotor, Love Dream,
Dom-Dancer, Schloss Dracula, Teststrecke,
Rock & Roller Coaster, Shaker, Riesenrad,
Dom-Geister, U 3000, Psycho, Verrückte
Farm, Happy Family, Remmi Demmi,
Omni, Irrgarten, Spass-Mobil, Breakdancer
Participants: ca. 250
B Mons=Bergen
■ Foire d'Automne
until 08.12.
9. NOVEMBER (SATURDAY)
F Angers
■ Foire Saint-Martin
until 01.12.
F Angoulême
■ Luna Park
until 01.12.
GB Liverpool
■ One Christmas in the Park
until 23.12.
15. NOVEMBER (FRIDAY)
GB Malton, Yorks
■ Hirings Fair until 07.12.
Only on Friday and Saturday
GB Swansea, South Wales
■ Waterfront Winterland until 05.01.
16. NOVEMBER (SATURDAY)
B Hasselt
■ Winterland until 05.01.
CH Bern
■ Lunapark, Herbstmesse
until 01.12.
20. NOVEMBER (WEDNESDAY)
GB Nottingham
■ Winter Wonderland until 05.01.
21. NOVEMBER (THURSDAY)
GB Cardiff, S. Glam.
■ Winter Wonderland until 05.01.
GB Plymouth, Devon
■ Winter Festival until 04.01.
22. NOVEMBER (FRIDAY)
GB London
■ Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
until 05.01.
PL Breslau=Wroclaw
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 23.12.
23. NOVEMBER (SATURDAY)
F Annecy
■ Foire Saint-André until 08.12.
F Carcassonne
■ Fête Foraine de la Saint Nicolas
until 08.12.
25. NOVEMBER (MONDAY)
07703 Jena
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
10178 Berlin-Mitte
■ Weihnachtszeit am Roten
Rathaus until 29.12.
Laubinger/Fredersdorf
10178 Berlin-Mitte
■ Wintertraum am Alexa
until 23.12.
C.Blume Vergnügungsbetriebe/Hude
Riesenrad, Booster Maxxx, Wellenflug, Magic,
Breakdance, Take Off, Black Hole, Wilde
Maus, Musik Express, Hyper X, Voodoo Jumper,
Simulator, Freddy’s Company, Crazy Outback,
Aqua Labyrinth
10789 Berlin
■ Weihnachtsmarkt City West /
Gedächtniskirche until 01.01.
Schausteller Verband Berlin e.V.
13591 Berlin-Spandau
■ Weihnachtstraum am Rathaus
until 29.12.
Th.-H.Wollenschlaeger/Bötzow
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99817 Eisenach
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
Catering Company GmbH/Berlin
Riesenrad
26. NOVEMBER (TUESDAY)
04177 Leipzig
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 22.12.
Riesenrad
06108 Halle/Saale
■ Advent-Weihnachtsmarkt
until 23.12.
Stadt
08523 Plauen
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
99084 Erfurt
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
Stadt
Riesenrad
99423 Weimar
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 05.01.
27. NOVEMBER (WEDNESDAY)
08056 Zwickau
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 23.12.
32756 Detmold
■ Andreasmesse until 01.12.
Stadt
Flash, 1001 Nacht, Schlittenfahrt, Venezia-Labyrinth,
Musik Express, Breakdance, Scheinbenwischer,
Simulator
Participants: ca. 240
28. NOVEMBER (THURSDAY)
07545 Gera
■ Weihnachts- und Märchenmarkt
until 23.12.
Stadt
18055 Rostock
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
Großmarkt Rostock GmbH
Riesenrad, Nostalgie-Riesenrad, Mach 5,
Konga, Speedy Gonzales, Geisterbahn, Breakdance,
Wellenflug, Labyrinth, Magic House
Participants: ca. 250
18439 Stralsund
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 22.12.
Meisel & Peters GbR/Anklam
39104 Magdeburg
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 30.12.
Closed on December 24 and 25
Magdeb.Weihnachtsmärkte GmbH
Riesenrad, Mäusestadt, Rutsche
GB Edinburgh
■ Christmas Wonderland Winter
Festival until 05.01.
GB Worcester
■ Christmas Fair until 01.12.
29. NOVEMBER (FRIDAY)
02625 Bautzen
■ Weihnachts/Wenzelsmarkt
until 22.12.
09111 Chemnitz
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 23.12.
15234 Frankfurt/Oder
■ Weihnachtsmarkt und Kirmes
until 22.12.
IGIS e.V. Frankfurt/Oder
17033 Neubrandenburg
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
17489 Greifswald
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
Großmarkt Rostock GmbH
36433 Bad Salzungen
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
39418 Staßfurt
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 01.12.
Stadt
99876 Gotha
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 15.12.
30. NOVEMBER (SATURDAY)
01067 Dresden
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 24.12.
14770 Brandenburg/Havel
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
Stadt
CH Frauenfeld
■ Chlausmarkt until 02.12.
F Dieppe
■ Fête Foraine until 15.12.
GB Aberystwyth, Card
■ November Fair (Third) until 02.12.
5. DECEMBER (THURSDAY)
16303 Schwedt/Oder
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 08.12.
32657 Lemgo
■ Kläschenmarkt until 08.12.
Stadt
Venezia-Labyrinth, Flash, Schlittenfahrt, High
Impress, Psychodelic, Breakdance, Musik Express
39539 Havelberg
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 08.12.
Stadt
GB Lincoln
■ Christmas Fair until 08.12.
IRL Dublin
■ Winter Wonderland until 05.01.
6. DECEMBER (FRIDAY)
01640 Coswig
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 08.12.
06766 Wolfen-Nord
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 08.12.
Stadt
14712 Rathenow
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 15.12.
16792 Zehdenick
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 08.12.
A.Kopke/Magdeburg
18273 Güstrow
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 17.12.
Stadt
B Gent=Gand
■ Winterfeesten until 05.01.
F Cannes
■ Foire de Noël, Fête d'Hiver
until 12.01.
GB London
■ Christmas and New Year Fair
until 05.01.
7. DECEMBER (SATURDAY)
06217 Merseburg
■ Schlossweihnacht
until 15.12.
Stadt
B Sint-Niklaas=St.Nicolas
■ Winterkermis until 22.12.
I Genova=Genua
■ Luna Park until 12.01.
11. DECEMBER (WEDNESDAY)
06526 Sangerhausen
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 15.12.
12. DECEMBER (THURSDAY)
16321 Bernau
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 15.12.
39576 Stendal
■ Weihnachtsmarkt
until 15.12.
14. DECEMBER (SATURDAY)
F Béziers
■ Foire de Décembre, Fête de Noël
until 12.01.
F Brest-Penfeld
■ American Lunapark
until 12.01.
F Lens
■ Foire aux Manèges d'Hiver
until 05.01.
F Lorient
■ Fête Foraine de Noël et du nouvel
An until 05.01.
F Rennes
■ Fête Foraine d'Hiver
until 12.01.
16. DECEMBER (MONDAY)
GB Manchester
■ Winter Wonderland
until 05.01.
17. DECEMBER (TUESDAY)
F Alès
■ Fête d'Hiver
until 17.01.
19. DECEMBER (THURSDAY)
08412 Werdau
■ Weihnachtsmarkt until 22.12.
GB Wrexham, Denb
■ Christmas Fair until 01.01.
20. DECEMBER (FRIDAY)
GB Bolton, Lancs
■ Christmas Fair
until 04.01.
GB Glasgow
■ SECC Irn-Bru Carnival
until 12.01.
NL Goes
■ Kerstland until 29.12.
21. DECEMBER (SATURDAY)
F Dunkerque=Duinkerken
■ Fête Foraine d'Hiver
until 12.01.
F Paris
■ Jours de Fêtes au Grand Palais
until 05.01.
25. DECEMBER (WEDNESDAY)
NL Groningen
■ Kerstplaza until 05.01.
Closed on December 31
26. DECEMBER (THURSDAY)
GB Coventry
■ Hearsall Common Christmas
Funfair until 03.01.
GB Manchester
■ New Year Street Fair
until 05.01.
IRL Dublin
■ Funderland
until 12.01.
27. DECEMBER (FRIDAY)
GB Edinburgh
■ Hogmanay Street Fair
until 02.01.
PREVIEW
31. DECEMBER (TUESDAY)
GB Cardiff, S. Glam.
■ New Year Celebration, Calennig
Fair until 01.01.
GB Dundee
■ Hogmanay Fair until 02.01.
GB Leeds, W.Yorks
■ New Year's Fair until 01.01.
No responsibility for accuracy!
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50667 Köln, Trankgasse 11
• 50679 Köln-Deutz, Otto-Platz 7
• 52064 Aachen, Bahnhofsplatz 2a
• 52351 Düren, Hauptbahnhof
• 53111 Bonn, Am Hauptbahnhof
• 53173 Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Moltkestr. 43
• 53721 Siegburg, Europaplatz
• 53879 Euskirchen, Bahnhofstraße
• 54292 Trier, Bahnhofsplatz 1
• 55116 Mainz, Bahnhofsplatz 1
• 55543 Bad Kreuznach, Europaplatz
• 56068 Koblenz, Bahnhofsplatz 2
• 57072 Siegen, Am Bahnhof 16
• 58089 Hagen, Berliner Platz 3
• 58239 Schwerte, Bahnhofstraße 35
• 58452 Witten, Bergerstr. 35
• 58644 Iserlohn, Bahnhofsplatz 2
• 59065 Hamm, Willy-Brandt-Platz 1
• 59227 Ahlen, Bahnhofsplatz
• 59423 Unna, Bahnhofstr. 74
• 59494 Soest, Bahnhofstr. 2
• 59759 Arnsberg, Bahnhofstr. 136
✘ 60051 Frankfurt, Im Hauptbahnhof
• 60594 Frankfurt, Diesterwegplatz 51
• 61169 Friedberg, Hanauer Str. 44
• 63450 Hanau, Im Hauptbahnhof
• 63739 Aschaffenburg, Ludwigstr. 2, Hbf.
• 64293 Darmstadt, Platz der Deutschen Einheit
• 64625 Bensheim, Amershamplatz 1
• 65190 Wiesbaden, Bahnhofsplatz 2
• 65428 Rüsselsheim, Im Hauptbahnhof
• 66111 Saarbrücken, Im Hauptbahnhof
• 66424 Homburg, Im Bahnhof
• 66538 Neunkirchen, Bahnhofstraße
• 66606 St. Wendel, Mommstr. 2, Bahnh.
• 66740 Saarlouis, Bahnhofsplatz 11
• 67434 Neustadt, Bahnhofsplatz 4
• 67547 Worms, Hauptbahnhof
✘ 67547 Worms, Bahnhofstr. 11
• 67655 Kaiserslautern, Bahnhofstraße 1
✘ 68161 Mannheim, Bahnhofsplatz 17
✘ 69115 Heidelberg 1, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5
✘ 70173 Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2
• 70174 Stuttgart-Mitte, Th.-Heuss-Passagen
• 70372 Stuttgart/Bad Cannstatt, Bahnhofstr. 30
✘ 71032 Böblingen, Talstr. 18
• 71638 Ludwigsburg, Bahnhof 14-18
• 72072 Tübingen, Europaplatz 17
• 72764 Reutlingen, Bahnhofstr. 3
• 73614 Schorndorf, Rosenstraße 2
• 74072 Heilbronn, Bahnhofstraße 30
• 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen, Bahnhofspl. 1
• 74889 Sinsheim, Friedrichstr. 25
• 75175 Pforzheim, Bahnhofsplatz
✘ 76137 Karlsruhe, Bahnhofsplatz 1
• 76227 Karlsruhe, Hauptbahnstraße 1
• 76646 Bruchsal, Bahnhofsplatz 12
• 78462 Konstanz, Bahnhofsplatz 43
• 79098 Freiburg, Bismarckallee 3
✘ 80335 München, Hauptbahnhof, Arnulfstr. 3
✘ 81667 München, Orleansplatz 10
• 84032 Landshut, Bahnhofsplatz
• 85356 München-Flughafen, Südallee 1
• 86150 Augsburg, Viktoriastraße 1
• 86154 Augsburg, Ulmer Str. 53
• 87435 Kempten, Bahnhofplatz
• 87509 Immenstadt, Bahnhofstr. 39
• 87527 Sonthofen, Bahnhofstraße
• 87561 Oberstdorf, Bahnhofsplatz 1
• 87700 Memmingen, Bahnhofstr. 3
• 89073 Ulm, Hauptbahnhof
• 89312 Günzburg, Bahnhofsplatz 5
✘ 90411 Nürnberg, Flughafenstr. 100
✘ 90443 Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz 9
• 91207 Lauf, Bahnhofsplatz 1
• 92224 Amberg, Kaiser-Ludwig-Ring 5
• 92318 Neumarkt, Bahnlinie 5/HBF
• 92637 Weiden, Bahnhofstr. 28
• 93047 Regensburg, Bahnhofstr. 18
• 94032 Passau, Bahnhofsplatz 29
• 94315 Straubing, Bahnhofsplatz 13
• 95028 Hof, Bahnhofsplatz 12
• 95326 Kulmbach, Bahnhofsplatz 1
• 95444 Bayreuth, Bahnhofstr. 20
• 95615 Marktredwitz, Bahnhofsplatz 7
• 96052 Bamberg, Ludwigstraße 6
• 96215 Lichtenfels, Bahnhofsplatz
• 96450 Coburg, Lossaustr. 4
✘ 97070 Würzburg, Bahnhofstr. 4
• 97424 Schweinfurt, Im Bahnhof
• 99084 Erfurt, Willy-Brandt-Platz 12
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Bewerbungen von Geschäften aller Art
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Im Unteren Angel 54 • 77652 Offenburg
Zulassungen ergehen durch schriftliche Verträge bis 20.01.2014.
Bewerbungen, die bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt keine Verträge erhalten haben, gelten als abgesagt.
Marktstände werden nur nach schriftlicher Anmeldung und in beschränkter
Anzahl zugelassen. Die Zulassung erfolgt nur in schriftlicher Form.
Von einer Anreise ohne schriftliche Zulassung ist dringend abzusehen.
Weinfest der Mittelmosel
in Bernkastel-Kues
– Festplatz im Moselpark –
05. Sept. bis 09. Sept. 2014
7. großer Handwerkermarkt
hohes Publikumsaufkommen, günstige Konditionen
Bewerbungen bis zum 15.12.2013 an
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