Butler Amusements
Butler Amusements is a company that supplies rides, games, food, and beverages to various state and local fairs on the west coast of the United States.[1][2]
| Founded | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Founder | George "Bud" Butler |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | West Coast of the United States |
Key people | Mick Brajevich (CEO) |
| Products | amusement rides, food, beverages, carnival games, |
| Website | butleramusements |
History
In 1960 George "Bud" Butler started collecting games and rides with his son Earl "Butch" Butler, in 1972 they owned 8 rides which increased to 13 by 1973. They owned 130 rides by 1996.[3] On December 21, 2011 Earl "Butch" Butler died making Mick Brajevich the current CEO.[4]
Incidents
On August 30, 2013 a 38-year-old employee working at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, Washington was arrested on an outstanding warrant for forgery.[5]
References
- Campbell, Phil (2 September 2013). "A Closer Look at Carnival Ride Safety". Archived from the original on 28 September 2013.
- "About Us". Butler Amusements. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- Christian, Victoria (2011). Alameda County Fair. Images of America (illustrated ed.). Arcadia Publishing. p. 127. ISBN 0738581933.
- Boudevin, Jessica (December 22, 2011). "Venues Today :: Final Curtain: Earl "Butch" Butler". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- "Monroe fair worker, suspect in child porn case, arrested". KING5.com Seattle. September 3, 2013. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
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