Schantz Mfg

09/09/2026

Cool write up on one of our favorites, Stephenson Family Concessions. Four generations of racing and food concessions!

Marion Stephenson has been competing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) for decades, and rolling through the gates for this season’s 72nd running of the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA …

09/02/2026

Chester Built Trailers Ltd and Schantz Mfg will be at The Minnesota State Fair tomorrow, Thursday 9/3. Give us a shout if you want us to come by and talk shop!

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08/21/2026

08/13/2026

Schantz and Chester Built Trailers Ltd want to congratulate JR's Grill on their beautiful new 21' Chester Build Pizza Trailer. This is their 3rd trailer from us. Thank you for your business and loyalty.

08/07/2026

🎡✨ The results are in! ✨🎡
Congratulations to our Super Fair Giveaway winners! 🎉

🏆 Grand Prize Winner: Haley White
🐮 Popcorn Bucket Winners:
Bryant Jones
Joey Burmaster
Andrew Duenke
Sarah Geerling
Michele O’Mara Graham
Jim Nayes
Aron Times
Nancy Yohe
Clar Riv

Thank you to everyone who entered and helped us celebrate the Super Fair's St. Louis debut at World Wide Technology Raceway.

📍 Winners, don't forget to pick up your prizes by 5:00 PM today so you're ready for a fun-filled weekend at the fair!

See you on the midway! 🎠🍿🎡

08/06/2026

🐄🍿 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🍿🐄
🎡🍿 The Super Fair has officially made its St. Louis debut at World Wide Technology Raceway! And it is going on now through Sunday, August 9th!🍿🎡

Bright lights, big thrills, and all your favorite fair traditions are waiting at the Super Fair from Kissel Entertainment. Whether you're taking in the view from the iconic Astro Wheel, riding the Das Deutsche Karussell, chasing prizes on the midway, or enjoying a funnel cake that's bigger than your face, this is the kind of summer memory-making that only comes around once a year.

The Schantz team is excited to see one of our best clients, Kissel Entertainment, bring their vision to life and give families one more reason to soak up the last days of summer.

🐄🍿 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🍿🐄
We're giving away 10 prizes at the fair!
🎉 1 Grand Prize Winner will receive: • 4 Unlimited Ride Vouchers • 1 Exclusive Kissel Entertainment Cow Popcorn Bucket with Lanyard
🎉 9 Additional Winners will each receive: • 1 Exclusive Kissel Entertainment Cow Popcorn Bucket with Lanyard

This quirky collectible makes the perfect sidekick for a full day of fair festivities.

To enter, comment: 🐄🍿 "The Moo-st Have Fair Accessory."

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🏆 We'll announce the winner this Friday at 9:00 AM. All prizes must be picked up by Friday, August 7 at 5:00 PM in order to be used at the fair this weekend.

Ready for a day of rides, games, food, and fun? Get your tickets at:
https://bit.ly/4zhoF8e

07/24/2026

Some blasts from the past Schantz marketing garb and the old Marine, IL shop. Anyone have a Patio-Master?

07/22/2026

Today, we honor the life of an incredible family man, loyal friend, visionary innovator, and true legend.

Ray, thank you for the countless lives you touched, the memories you created, and the lasting impact you leave behind. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy will live on in all who had the privilege of knowing you and the impact you made on our Midway.

07/16/2026

The outdoor amusement industry is mourning the loss of Ray Schantz, whose dedication to quality craftsmanship and innovation helped shape the modern concession trailer industry. Schantz carried ...

07/16/2026

Sad news on the home front today. Mr. Schantz Manufacturing has gone home to be with The Lord.

Ray carried on his father’s legacy as a true pioneer in our industry, dedicating his life to building The Cadillac of Concession Trailers. His unwavering commitment to excellence and quality, along with his love for his family, friends, community, employees, and the carnival industry, left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Today, we celebrate Ray’s remarkable life, his many contributions, and the legacy he leaves behind. He will be deeply missed, but his influence, innovation and the standards he set will continue to inspire the carnival industry for years to come.

Rest in peace, Ray. A true legend.

Ray Schantz , past president and owner of Schantz Manufacturing. He...