Strates Shows
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Amusement - Midway |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida |
Key people | E. James Strates (CEO) James E. "Jimmy" Strates (President) |
| Products | Amusement ride rental/operation and traveling carnival management |
Number of employees | 400+ |
Strates Shows, Inc. is a family operated traveling carnival midway company based in Orlando, Florida. It provides amusement rides, games and concessions for local, county and state fairs throughout the United States. Strates Shows was the last midway company in the US that transported personnel and equipment by train during its annual seven-month season. The train consisted of 61 rail cars and 34 truck, until 2019 when the show began to only operate by trucking. Rail transportation returned once again in 2024 to commemorate the 100 year partnership with the Erie County Fair. The train has now been retired as of August 2024.