It\'s a Story of an American family, and a truly unique American industry.
The Merriam family, Pete Leslie, who sold tickets on the snake show, and One Ball Eddie, who someho.
Meet the Cast who make it fun.
From its birthplace at the 1893 Columbian Exhibition in Chicago, to its present popularity at State, and County Fairs, the Carnival industry is uniquely American.
One that is colorful with its own lifestyle, its cast of characters, its sub-culture, and, yes, to some extent, its own language.
It\'s a Story of an American family, and a truly unique American industry