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Michigan Senior Tops On Carnival Circuit!

J. Patrick — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:20:09 +0000

I finally gave up on the carnival games at Cedar Point. Year after year I would throw cash at them and year after year I would walk away empty-handed. Now, I find out that Peter Drakos doesn’t have that problem. Indeed, the Detroit resident may just be the best carnival game player in the world.

Grand Blanc Family Funfest This Weekend

J. Patrick — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:55:25 +0000

It's time for the 5th Annual Grand Blanc Family Funfest. There will be carnival rides and concessions, a family activity tent, and a beer and entertainment tent too! It all happens right in downtown Grand Blanc this weekend, beginning this evening at 5pm with the carnival rides. There will also be pie-eating contests, a Halloween costume sale, and a karaoke contest.

Father & Son Continue A Family Legacy

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:03:32 +0000

This past weekend, my family and I traveled to Lake Orion to the Lion's Club Jubilee to take on the ride of all rides... The Loop-O-Planes!

As I posted last week, I was five years old when my Nannu (Maltese for Grandpa) first introduced me to this carnival thrill ride. I became immediately hooked.

As years went on, the Loop-O-Planes began to disappear from most midways replaced by much bigger, taller rides. Yet, I find the smaller, smoother, seemingly faster version that I grew up with is much more appealing.