(WTNH) — The pop-up Coleman Brothers carnival has made its annual stop at Palmer Field in Middletown. “Everyone come down and get your sweet treats,” said Robert Coleman, the ride foreman.

Robert Policht opens eyes to the possibilities for what will be encountered when things go awry with machinery at carnivals and amusement parks. Preplanning for when a traveling carnival takes up ...

which assembles the carnival rides, says the tower swing was a new ride that was just brought to the United States. A manufacturer was present Wednesday to make sure it was set up properly.