James H Drew Exposition

What James H Drew Exposition does

James H Drew Exposition, legally Event Coordinators, Inc., is a privately held Augusta, Georgia-based importer and operator of amusement rides and related equipment, primarily manufactured in Europe (Italy, Germany). The company provides complete carnival midways to large festivals, county fairs, and state fairs across Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky, with occasional equipment rentals for corporate events and film/TV productions. Its portfolio is organized into Signature Rides (including the exclusive Giant Seattle Wheel and the Space Wheels, the only ride of its kind in North America), Family Favorites, Heart-Pounding Thrills, and Kid-Friendly rides, supplemented by Food Concessions, Chair Lift (Sky Ride) installations, and a heritage 19th-century band organ. The company restores and maintains proprietary European ride assets in-house, including the Space Wheels restoration completed in the mid-2000s.

The business generates revenue through per-event transaction fees across multiple streams: carnival midway operations, food concessions at fairs, permanent chair lift installation and operation at fairgrounds, event centers, and amusement parks, and episodic corporate/film production rentals. Customer engagement is quote-based with no publicly disclosed pricing, and bookings are managed through direct inquiry via the company website. Marketing is lean, relying on the drewexpo.com site and an active Facebook page as top-of-funnel channels, consistent with a 7-employee operation focused on relationship-driven sales to fair organizers in its regional footprint. The operating model is seasonal and event-bound, with growth optionality from the chair lift and rental verticals that extend monetization beyond the traditional fair window.

Name

James H Drew Exposition

Legal name

Event Coordinators, Inc.

Website

https://drewexpo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

James H Drew Exposition (Event Coordinators, Inc.) is an Augusta, Georgia-based importer and operator of European-manufactured amusement rides that provides complete carnival midways, food concessions, and chair lift installations to large festivals, county fairs, and state fairs across Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amusement and Entertainment Services

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAFAO

Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Exhibitions, Fairs & Expos (Consumer/Public)

Keywords

• Carnival midway services
• Amusement ride operations
• Fair entertainment services
• Carnival food concessions
• Chairlift attractions

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Carnival Midway Operations: Providing complete carnival midways to large festivals, county fairs, and state fairs. The company operates a variety of amusement rides and attractions for events.
2. Food Concessions: Operating food concessions featuring carnival favorites including Cotton Candy, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Slushies, Corn Dogs, Mini Donuts, and more.
3. Chair Lift Attractions: Installation and operation of chairlift type attractions (Sky Rides) at various venues including fairgrounds, event centers, and amusement parks.
4. Corporate and Film Production Rentals: Equipment available for corporate events or film production rentals on special occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Event Coordinators, Inc. (D/B/A Drew Exposition) imports and operates both permanent and portable amusement rides and related equipment, primarily manufactured in Europe. The company delivers complete carnival midways — including rides, food concessions, chair lifts, and vintage band organs — to large festivals, county fairs, and state fairs across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States, with occasional equipment rental for corporate events and film productions.

Product overview

Drew Exposition (Event Coordinators, Inc.) operates as an importer and operator of amusement rides and related equipment, both permanent and portable, primarily manufactured in Europe. The company provides complete carnival midways to large festivals, county fairs, and state fairs across Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Their portfolio consists of Signature Rides (including the unique Giant Seattle Wheel and Space Wheels), Family Favorites, Heart Pounding Thrills, Kid Friendly rides, Food Concessions, Chair Lifts/Sky Rides, and the classic Band Organ. The company specializes in bringing together multiple entities to produce quality entertainment events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Signature Rides (Carnival Midway Package) Premium amusement rides operated as part of the company's carnival midway offering at fairs and events, including the Giant Seattle Wheel, Space Wheels, Sub Zero, Wave Swinger, Carousel, and Jekyll & Hyde. Targeted at festival, county fair, and state fair organizers seeking flagship attractions.
• Seattle Wheel Giant signature Ferris wheel over 60ft tall, unique to Drew Shows Midway, offering riders a stunning view of the surrounding countryside.
• Space Wheels Double Sky Wheel attraction and the only ride of its kind in operation in North America, fully restored by Drew Exposition to its original condition in the mid 2000s.
• Chair Lifts (Sky Rides) Permanent chairlift type attractions (Sky Rides) installed and operated at venues including fairgrounds, event centers, and amusement parks across the country.
• Food Concessions On-site carnival food concessions featuring Cotton Candy, Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Slushies, Corn Dogs, Mini Donuts, and other fair favorites made with quality ingredients.
• Band Organ Classic 19th-century band organ featuring intricate carvings, classic music, and animated figures that entertains guests at select fairs and events.
• Corporate and Film Production Equipment Rentals Amusement ride equipment available for rent on special occasions to corporate events or film production companies seeking authentic carnival rides for productions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Royal American Shows: Florida-based carnival operator serving the Southeastern US — overlapping Drew Exposition's core regional footprint — with full-service midways, rides, and food concessions at fairs and festivals.
• Wade Shows: Large multi-state carnival operator based in Kansas, serving fairs and festivals across the Midwest and South with rides, food, and games. Directly comparable in event-based midway model and customer profile to Drew Exposition.
• Deggeller Attractions: Florida-based carnival company operating rides, games, and food concessions at fairs and festivals across the Southeast. Comparable to Drew Exposition on regional geographic focus and event-based midway model.
• Powers Great American Midway: Iowa-based carnival company operating rides, games, and food at fairs across the Midwest and South. Comparable in event-based midway model and customer type, with regional overlap into Drew's midwestern footprint.
• Strates Shows: One of the oldest US carnival companies (founded 1923), providing full midways, rides, and food concessions to fairs in the Eastern and Southeastern US. Directly comparable on service mix and customer base.
• Amusements of America: Multi-state carnival operator running full midways at state fairs and large festivals on the East Coast and Southeast. Directly comparable in customer profile (fair organizers) and product offering.
• Reithoffer Shows: Long-established Canada/US carnival company operating at major fairs (including the Canadian National Exhibition) with imported rides and full midways. Comparable to Drew Exposition in imported-ride strategy and large-fair focus.
• North American Midway Entertainment: Largest US carnival midway operator, providing full midways to state and county fairs across the country. Directly comparable in product offering (rides, food, games) and customer base (fair organizers) to Drew Exposition, but at materially greater scale.
• Skerbeck Entertainment Group: Michigan-based amusement and carnival operator providing rides, games, and food at fairs and festivals. Comparable to Drew Exposition in core midway offering, with overlap in the Midwestern US footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Six Flags Entertainment Corporation: Largest US regional theme park operator. Not a direct midway competitor (permanent parks vs. traveling carnivals), but serves overlapping family/teen thrill-seeking audiences and is a relevant incumbent for benchmarking scale, ride sourcing, and consumer trends in the broader amusement industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/drewexposition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/james-h-drew-exposition

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Investors

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