The carnival industry took a hit just like many others during the pandemic but things are on the uphill. That’s according to Ronald Kedrowicz, owner of Rainbow Valley Rides. 

“The pandemic was very stressful and challenging as we weren’t sure if we were going to have a season or not,” says Kedrowicz. “Initially, we were told that some safety changes would be made, but as time passed, a number of events started canceling. We did manage to put together a three-week season and played at some fairs, but the turnout was not as expected.”

Kedrowicz said that he doesn't think that one can prepare for something like a pandemic. It was a stressful time, and they never saw anything like that in their lifetime. He said that the key to survival was that everyone worked together. The banking industry helped by not requiring principal payments that year, and PPP money helped them get through. However, he believes that it would be devastating if they had to face a pandemic again.

The carnival industry took a hit just like many others during the pandemic but things are on the uphill. That’s according to Ronald Kedrowicz, owner of Rainbow Valley Rides. 
“The pandemic was very stressful and challenging as we weren’t sure if we were going to have a season or not,” says Kedrowicz. “Initially, we were told that some safety changes would be made, but as time passed, a number of events started canceling. We did manage to put together a three-week season and played at some fairs, but the turnout was not as expected.”
Kedrowicz said that he doesn't think that one can prepare for something like a pandemic. It was a stressful time, and they never saw anything like that in their lifetime. He said that the key to survival was that everyone worked together. The banking industry helped by not requiring principal payments that year, and PPP money helped them get through. However, he believes that it would be devastating if they had to face a pandemic again.

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