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Thrills and Fun for All

From old-school traditions to new-aged dare devils, you can find timeless rides that guarantee a night full of fun! Below are the rides featured for this year’s Fair.

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Rider Requirements

For both adults and kids (passengers must meet height/size/age requirements).

Ex-Scream Machine Coaster

X-Scream Machine

A ride for teens and adults, The X-Scream Machine sends riders on a thrilling trip over the tracks – curving, rising, and descending – a journey for the bravest.

Century Wheel

Century Wheel

The majestic Century Wheel dominates the Midway day and night, offering patrons a sweeping views. Passengers are seated  and then whisked smoothly over the top and down again.

1001 Knights

1001 Nachts

A platform ride that goes completely up and over in a circular fashion as riders leave their stomach behind. This colorful attraction is also energy efficient as it has been equipped with state-of-the art LED bulbs.

Cyclone

Cyclone

The Cyclone is a thrilling ride that is enjoyed by kids, teens and families of all types. Each vessel includes a centrally located steering wheel which enables the passengers spin the cars themselves. The Cyclone lifts into the air and tilts for a terrific ride sensation.

Orbiter

Orbiter

The Orbiter is an exciting teen ride which features 4 twirling arms holding three spinning seats each. This Italian made ride twirls riders around until their seats are perpendicular with the ground below, quite the sight day and night.

Big Top Funhouse

Big Top Funhouse

This circus themed funhouse will hypnotize patrons with its beautiful color changing LED light show and newly painted scenery. Enjoy an upper deck view of the midway on the second story once maneuvering the air tricks and the spinning steps.

Welcome to my Nightmare

Welcome to My Nightmare

Passengers are invited to climb aboard coffin like carriages which seat two passengers at a time. Complete darkness awaits riders as their carriage navigates twists and turns.

Zipper

Zipper

While the ‘cages’ holding two passengers each rise and descend on a tower boom, each spin independently and the entire boom turns, too. Three times the action, backed by spectacular lighting bringing them back for more.

Hawaiian Express

Hawaiian Express

You won’t have to make the trek to the snowy slopes of the Swiss Alps to experience the rush of a toboggan ride. See the fair in a blur as the fabulous Himalaya takes you on a fast, up-down-around trip faster and faster, then backward too.

Tilt A Whirl

Tilt-A-Whirl

Round and round they go and where they stop, nobody knows! The Tilt-A-Whirl is a swirling experience for teens and adults. Separate cars rotate individually as the entire ride revolves up, down and around!

Vertigo

Vertigo

The A.R.M Vertigo towers over the midway at 100 feet in height! Riders enjoy a swinging sensation as the entire center track lifts up slowly until reaching the top of the ride. Once the swing ride reaches the top it begins to slowly swing in a descent.

Turbo

Turbo Speed

Not for the faint-hearted. Riders are taken for a 70 mph ‘spin’ at the ends of a whirling arm that takes them 120 ft. in the air and sends them hurtling towards earth in an arc generating forces 3 times the pull of gravity.

Giant Wheel

Giant Wheel

Offering patrons a sweeping view from a height of nearly 100 feet! Reminiscent of the Ferris wheel. The Giant Wheel is a pleasant ride for the entire family.

Inversion

Inversion

The main arm of the ride swings side to side like a pendulum then swings to invert passengers completely around and upside down. The inversion can reach a height of nearly 80 feet.

Super Shot Drop Tower

Super Shot Drop Tower

Once the passenger station reaches the top, it is released in an accelerated freefall and riders experience G-Forces more than 3½ times normal! Riders are then stopped before the station reaches the base of the tower.

Viper

Viper

A colossal ride with a brilliant green snake theme will take riders on a whirlwind journey. The large arm across the entire top of the ride tilts and spins. The open-air design allows riders to experience spectacular twirling views .

Kite Flyer

Kite Flyer

Instead of sitting, passengers lie horizontally within the frame of colorful gliders. After riders are buckled in, the ride begins to turn and then rises in the air for a thrilling, soaring sensation before gently gliding back to “Earth”.

Starship 3000

Starship 3000

The lights and excitement of the midway literally become a blur as Starship 3000 sweeps you off your feet. Spinning at 24 RPM, The Starship 3000 uses centrifugal force to float the passengers off the floor, giving them the feeling of weightlessness.

Quasar

Quasar

This fast-paced thrill ride holds two passengers per car. Secured by a lap bar the ride spins and the main arm raises the center of the wheel creating a unique undulating sensation for each of the cars.

Wave Swinger

Wave Swinger

Combining the traditional swing ride with lavish, hand painted scenery, the Wave Swinger lifts riders slowly from the platform and then proceeds to take them on a leisurely ride, tilting one way and another to add to the excitement.

The Grand Carousel

The Grand Carousel

This 38-foot Americana Themed Carousel features 36 jumping horses, and 2 chariots. Parents and children create memories while they enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful ride together!

Scrambler

Scrambler

Families delight as they spin in two directions at the same time. The main frame spins as each arm of seats spins independently, creating a feeling of funky flight. The Scrambler also features Deluxe Lighting and programmed incandescent “Ultra Lights.”

State Fair Fun Slide

State Fair Fun Slide

The Slide is a ride for the whole family. It towers 35 feet high and has hills to slide down. Fairgoers of any age enjoy the thrill of our slide as they sail down the undulating path.

Adults and kids can ride these together (passengers must meet height/size/age requirements).

Wacky Worm Roller Coaster

Wacky Worm Roller Coaster

This two level family roller coaster is a great way for the entire family to enjoy the carnival. This brightly painted worm, surrounded by flower cup lights, is a charming addition to the Midway.

Looney Tooter Train

Looney Train

All aboard! This fun-filled train trip for the whole family takes place in brightly colored cartoon-like cars.

Jumping Jumbos

Dumbo Jumbo

The passengers control the action as eight plump elephants take to the air. Passengers can control the vertical action of their individual car by pushing or pulling the control bar.

Rio Grande Train

Rio Grande Train

Ride together on this classic themed train that chugs along a circular track.

Rockn Tug

Rock N Tug

Rock the boat a little this year at the Fair. This little tug boat spins, dips and peaks like riding an ocean swell.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Funhouse

Celebrate one of America’s brightest and boldest holidays without having to travel far, with two stories of exciting mirror mazes, moving escalators, music, and lights.

Wacky Tracks Funhouse

Wacky Tracks Funhouse

All abroad! This train-themed funhouse takes parents and little ones from the steering wheel all the way to the caboose on an interactive train adventure.

Bigfoot Trucks

Bigfoot Trucks

The Bigfoot Trucks are an all-time favorite of the kiddies featuring mini-monster trucks. Mom and Dad can even ride in the back!

Puppy Roll

Puppy Roll

Passengers can move the ride at their own pace by turning a giant steering wheel inside the puppy’s belly spinning themselves round and round while the entire ride revolves as well.

Kid only rides (passengers must meet height/size/age requirements).

 

Magic Swing

Nemo Swings

This brightly colored ride has swings decorated with oceanic sea creatures and lights.

Tommy Kangaroo

Tommy Kangaroo

Experience the graceful, gentle ride of a baby kangaroo carried in the safety of its mother’s pouch.

Wet Boats

Wet Boats

Individual mini boats float in water along a circular path.

Quad Runner

Quad Runner

Great for first time riders, souped up 4-wheelers seat two children each and travel in a circle.

Umbrella Jet Ski

Umbrella Jet Ski

Perfect for the first time rider, these mini-jet skis travel in a circle while jumping mini ramps, all while shaded by a giant umbrella.

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