Bringing a Carnival to Your Community Is Easier Than You Think
Currently based on availability in select North Carolina and South Carolina Locations only.
As Easy as 1, 2, 3
For generations, traveling carnivals were a cherished part of American communities, bringing exciting carnival rides, midway games, food vendors, and family entertainment to towns of every size. Today, many communities no longer have access to these traditional carnival experiences. Big Round Wheel is helping bring them back by offering a limited number of professionally operated ticket-based carnivals throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.With the dynamics of the entertainment industry changing, Carnivals have been making a comeback and are increasing in popularity. This trend offers some opportunity for new business strategies where carnival sites can make a comeback in smaller locations or other areas that may have never had a carnival. By partnering with organizations that have access to local resources, this not only saves money and reduces waste but actually bridges a gap in making a carnival work in a new location where it otherwise may have not been practical.
Safety is the foundation of every carnival we produce. Our rides are inspected and regulated by state agencies, maintained to rigorous standards, and assembled by experienced professionals. Modern amusement rides incorporate multiple layers of safety systems, and our equipment undergoes inspections far more frequently than many everyday structures and vehicles.
Ideal Locations for Ticket-Based Carnivals:
- A High traffic, high visibility location on a main road and within 1/4 mile of a main intersection or high volume business.
- Local population of minimum 6,000
- A paved and reasonably level surface approx. 3/4 acre minimum for rides. Parking could be grass or gravel
Revenue Sharing Opportunities for Community Organizations:
Percentages are typically calculated depending on Location, any past documented historical success, date of carnival, duration, volunteer availability,ATM availability, trash collection options, water availability,overnight security, outdoor lighting, permitting acquisition etc. On a smaller sized carnival, Typically between 10-20% of ride only revenue would be the split to the organization.
Classic Carnival Game Trailers & Midway Games
To have a carnival without revenue share:
We would rent the property directly from a property owner, this offers guaranteed incentive to the property owner with a flat, fixed fee for a designated time period regardless of the events success, we would cover all costs associated with producing the carnival and therefore would not offer any revenue share since the property is rented. The property would need to meet our criteria for a successful carnival.
How We Determine Carnival Feasibility
Location & Dates determine the possibility of coordinating a carnival. Rides are very costly to transport and the duration of the event can often lead in the Feasibility decision on constructing a successful carnival. A minimum duration is usually 4 or more days, the larger the date range can increase the possibility of success. 1 or 2 day events are not feasible
Carnival Rides for rent
Ride layout, selection, and hours of business, and ticketing structure would be determined by carnival operator as these are critical to overall functionality, appeal, marketability, and event success.
Additional elements:
Food trucks, craft vendors, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other approved attractions are welcome to participate, provided they complement the overall carnival experience and do not conflict with existing operations.
What is provided:
- State permitting
- State inspections
- General liability insurance
- Carnival rides
- Midway games
- Ticket booths
- Prize games
- Staffing
- Power generation
- Safety fencing
- Promotional materials
- VIP passes
To find out about the possibility of bringing a fun filled carnival to your community, give us a call!
Availability is limited
Call Darren Janesky to discuss your opportunity for consideration (864)-839-9132
About our company:
Big Round Wheel Amusements provides high quality amusement rides and attractions to exclusive corporate and private clients anywhere in the United States or anywhere in the world. Our fleet of high quality and well built amusement rides and games is kept maintained to the highest standards both mechanically and visually to offer appeal to high end rental clients who absolutely must be confident in dealing with a company that they can count on. These rides are normally rented for a flat fee for private functions and corporate events where guests will not be paying to ride.
Although Big Round Wheel primarily provides private amusement ride rentals for corporate events, festivals, and exclusive clients throughout the United States, we reserve a limited number of dates each year to operate public ticket-based carnivals throughout North and South Carolina. Because much of our equipment is based in South Carolina, we can provide these community carnivals efficiently while maintaining the same high standards of presentation, safety, and professionalism that have earned us a national reputation.