Funtastic Carnival
Who We Are
These are the hallmarks of the wondrous world of family entertainment known as Funtastic Traveling Shows, one of the safest, cleanest, most widely respected carnivals in the West. We are a dazzle of bright, whirling lights, music, rides of every kind, thrills, games, and good food.
Funtastic is just possibly, the world’s finest carnival. Ask our customers, the more than 3 million people who visit Funtastic Traveling Shows every season.
Our team takes fun seriously, and will help you design exactly what you need for your event — whether it’s one ride or one of four entire staged shows — for a day, a week or a month, of Funtastic Fun!
Funtastic Safety
Customer safety is our top priority at Funtastic Traveling Shows. Some tips to ensure Funtastic fun for everyone:
- Pick a ride, game, or area where you can meet if you become lost or separated.
- Height restrictions apply on all rides.
- All riders must be 2 years or older.
- Make sure your seatbelt is buckled and lap bar or shoulder restraint fits properly.
- Wait until the ride comes to a complete stop and you are instructed to exit before leaving the vehicle.
- Follow all posted and verbal instructions.
- Report unsafe conditions to the Midway Customer Service Office.
- Lace-up shoes are recommended. Sandals or open-toed shoes are not allowed for some rides.
- Stay seated, keeping feet and hands inside the vehicle.
Our History
Conceived by Ronald E. Burback and Robert Bollinger, Funtastic Shows, Inc. secured contracts for the Multnomah County (Portland), Oregon and Southwest Washington (Chehalis) Fairs in 1971. Achieving demonstrable success with both fairs, the corporation was founded in 1973. Mr. Bollinger retired in 1985.
Today, Funtastic Shows operates two to three complete carnival operations weekly during the season in Oregon and Washington. In addition, Funtastic Shows, Inc. owns and operates a 15-acre permanent winter quarters in southeast Portland, Oregon.
The repair and maintenance complex features a 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse, state-of-the-art paint shop and a 5,000 sq. ft. corporate office staffed by 35 full-time employees.
Major events Funtastic Shows, Inc. has played during three decades of service include the Oregon State Fair, the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, Washington, many county fairs and other diverse events.