Each year in May, the Blount County-Oneonta Agri-Business Center plays host to the SPRING CARNIVAL which helps to celebrate the end of another school year for local students. The THIRD ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL will be held in May 2012 (date to be announced). Kissel Entertainment will operate the carnival, with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. each day and closing at 10:00 p.m. All patrons pay one price and enjoy unlimited rides.
Kissel Entertainment is not only a midway supplier to fairs and festivals, but offers a diverse array of services to provide a great carnival, that includes up to 30 rides: adult and teen thrill rides, family style rides and kiddy rides. Rides are a big part of business but, they have the complete carniva, approximately 25 closely monitored games of skill yielding with a high return of prizes awarded. Plus, a food and drink service that is second to none. With a menu made up of specialty items such as cotton candy, funnel cakes, corn dogs, and much more, it is sure to tempt every taste bud. All facets of our operation are handled in a professional and guest driven manor.
An Alabama-based company, Kissel Entertainment was built on 70 plus years and four generations in the carnival industry. They are a a full service Midway provider, complete with rides, games and food. What sets Kissel Entertainment apart from the many other carnivals of today?
- Over 30 clean, safe rides
- At least 25 midway games of skill
- Food concessions with State Health Department approval
- Staff of over 100 uniformed, well groomed, courteous employees
- 2 cool down misting stations
- Shaded rest areas and courtesy benches
- All wires & hoses covered with our no trip policy
- Fully functional maintenance department
- Community conscious
- Safety first policy
The owners, management, and staff of Kissel Entertainment are encouraged to ask, "Why?" We feel it is imperative for everyone to be involved to improve the midway experience. We strive to create a more enjoyable work environment. Happy employees result in satisfied customers. Kissel Entertainment has implemented drug testing for all new employees and random drug testing for all employees. We are also taking steps for background checks to be performed for every operator on the Midway. Kissel Entertainment takes its responsibility to itself, its customers and its associates very serious.
Monitor the local newspaper and radio station, along with this website, for the announcement of the date of the THIRD ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL in May 2012. We'd love to see you and your kids and grandkids there!
