OABA

04/01/2026

Sincerest condolences to the entire Coleman Family and Organization.

03/16/2026

02/05/2026

01/24/2026

Do you have your bay reserved for our TopGolf fundraiser in Tampa Thursday, February 12??? Call Tim now to claim your spot before we fill up. 413.313.3763 or email [email protected]. Donations to the auctions are also being accepted now.

01/15/2026

OABA Past President, Bob Johnson, celebrated the eve of his 83rd birthday presenting a 2-hour Ethics class at the AIMS seminar in Orlando FL. Getting a chance to sit down with Bob (2nd from left) are L-R, Tim Kwiatkowski (OABA), Drew Tewksbury (McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance), and John Hanschen (Thomas Carnival). Our best wishes to you Bob for a very Happy Birthday!

01/07/2026

Kudos to Feeding South Florida for their purchase of an amazing trailer from OABA Partner Member Craftsmen Industries & Schantz Mfg.

01/06/2026

Our best wishes Mrs. Strates!! Happy Birthday from all of us at the OABA!

Happy 90th Birthday to Mrs. Phyllis Strates! Recently, the entire Strates family gathered to celebrate this incredible milestone with Mr. and Mrs. Strates, honoring a lifetime of memories, love, and the enduring legacy of a true matriarch.

12/09/2025

Here's what you can do now:
We need the resources to push Congress to finish the job and secure real, permanent H-2B relief, while allowing us to utilize the P-Visa program. Every contribution, large or small, strengthens our voice and keeps our equipment open, our routes stable, and our people working.

Don't expect someone else to continue to carry the weight; we need a collective effort. Please donate to one of these fundraisers and let us know you have done so.

Donation links are at the bottom of each invitation below.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) Senate Appropriations Committee https://tinyurl.com/2fdjk9kk

Senator Susan Collins (R-MA) Chair Senate Appropriations Committee https://tinyurl.com/mvahjz8u

Congressman Andy Harris ) (R-MD) House Appropriations Committee https://tinyurl.com/2cz9zke5

Full story: Urgent Call to Action: Save Our Businesses - Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) https://tinyurl.com/45psukkt

11/21/2025

Big shout out to our Circus partners!

Are you ready for Baraboo’s Holiday Light Parade? Bill and Tim have been hard at work in the shop prepping the wagons for Saturday’s annual event. The parade begins at 6:00 pm and will fill downtown Baraboo with holiday cheer! The stunning Beck calliope will be played by our musical director Larry Stout, and Santa will conclude the parade atop the glorious Bostock & Wombwell’s Menagerie bandwagon. Can’t wait to see you there!

11/19/2025

Please remember Gail and Grant in your prayers today.

10/31/2025

Congratulations Bobby

10/20/2025

One of our own show kids is heading to Miss USA!

Take a moment cast a vote, let’s get her in the eyes of the judges. Show her what showmen can do! Please Vote and Share!!

http://Thenextmissusa.com/fan-vote