How to Ride
The ticket prices are as follows:
# of Tickets Price
1 Single $1.50
11 Tickets $15.00
22 Tickets $25.00
55 Tickets $55.00
All riders must have a ticket to ride. Some rides require no open toe shoes.
Bumblee Bees
Ride Tickets: 3
36″ or More Unless with Adult, 30″ Minimum with an Adult
This little friendly little Bumble Bees ride lets the little one buzz around and around and up in the air. Riders between 36” and 42” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must be at least 42” to ride alone. Riders must step up into the ride vehicle and hold onto the lap bar. Riders must fit in a small seat and sit upright. Each vehicle holds a maximum of 350 lbs. (Four children or one adult and two children).
Crazy Outback
Ride Tickets: 4
32″ Minimum
Wander through this Australian themed fun house and visit the kangaroos, koalas and the sneaky crocodile. Navigate the moving floors, the tipping circles, scoot along the rollers ending at the slide back down to the ground. Participants must be at least 42” to enter this funhouse attraction. Participants must walk alone and upright on obstacles such as moving stairs and floor-ways. Participants must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Enterprise
Ride Tickets: 4
42”- 48” MINIMUM WITH ADULT, 48” WITHOUT ADULT
Climb aboard the Enterprise for a spinning ride through time and space. One minute you are standing against the wall and the next you are floating in the air as centrifugal force takes over while the ride spins. This one will get you dizzy! Riders must be at least 48” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 48” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must stand upright and alone throughout this spinning ride. Riders must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Fire Ball
Ride Tickets: 4
48” MINIMUM
This spectacular thrill ride is not for the meek. Buckle in for the spin of your life! This one takes a train on a circular track that brings you up and around and upside down while 60′ in the air. Riders must be at least 48″ to ride. Riders must sit upright, be restrained in a small space by a lap bar and hold onto the lap bar during the ride. Riders must be able to endure strong side to side and back and forth motions. This ride brings rider into an upside down position. They also must step up into vehicle and hold on. Riders must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Fun Slide
Ride Tickets: 3
36”- 42″ WITH ADULT, 42″ MINIMUM WITHOUT ADULT
Who doesn’t love a slide! Grab a burlap bag (your magic carpet) and climb up almost 40’ to the top. Then pick a lane, climb into your “magic carpet” and slide down the 90’ over a few humps and to the bottom. The kid’s will want to do this one again and again…. So will you! Riders must be 42” to ride alone. Riders between 36” and 42” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must climb moderately steep steps to the top of the slide. Riders must sit up and maintain a seated position while riding down the slide feet first. It is not recommended that any child under 3 years of age ride this ride. No one with an arm or leg cast is allowed to participate.
Galaxy Roller Coaster
Ride Tickets: 5
47”- 51″ MINIMUM WITH ADULT, 51″ MINIMUM WITHOUT ADULT
As you slowly climb your way to the top of the steep hill, you look to your side and see the ground below you inching away as you make your way towards the skies. At the top, thoughts in your head are jumbled; fear, excitement, nervousness… your heart is in your throat. A sudden silence hangs above the train as the riders prepare for the stomach-turning descent. The speed increases by the second, the wind blowing through your hair as you climb up the bumps and feel the shakes as the coaster twists and turns, and falls down to earth. The excitement rushes through you like the water in a river. Before you know it, the adventure is over, leaving your head spinning. You climb out of your seat with shaky legs and laugh in your mind; the mysteriously frightening Galaxy Coaster leaves you wanting more… Riders must be at least 51” to ride alone. Riders between 47” and 51” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must sit upright while holding a lap bar. Riders must step up into the ride car. Riders must ascend/descend two or more steps at the entrance and exit.
Gentle Giant
Ride Tickets: 5
42”- 54″ WITH ADULT, 54″ MINIMUM WITHOUT ADULT, NO SINGLE RIDERS
The name of this wheel is perfect, it is a Gentle Giant that will take you up 90’ in the air for spectacular views for miles. At night it provides a fabulously mesmerizing light show that can be seen from anywhere on the midway. Both young and old will love a ride on this wheel. Riders must be at least 54” to ride without adult. Riders between 42” and 54” tall must ride with a supervising adult companion. No single riders. Riders must sit upright without assistance. Riders must be able to step up/transfer up into the gondola. Riders must ascend/descend stairs at entry and exit.
Grand Carousel
Ride Tickets: 3
42″ OR MORE UNLESS WITH ADULT (200 lb. MAXIMUM ON HORSE), ANY CHILD UNDER 36” MUST RIDE with ADULT IN CHARIOT
This is a must do ride at every Fair! It is always the centerpiece of the midway with the beautiful horses and lights and classic carousel music. Even adults love to remember their childhood with a spin on the carousel!Riders must be at least 42” to ride alone. Riders under 42” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must sit upright, and hold onto the horses. Riders must step up to platform twice. Bench style seats are also available. Riders must step up and off an uneven platform.
Haunted Mansion
Ride Tickets: 4
42” OR MORE
Are you brave enough to take a haunted ride through the scary house?! Hang on tight as you travel on the track through the dark and scary hallways… you never know who you might encounter on this trip… we hope you make it through to the end. It’s scary fun for everyone! Riders must be 42” to ride. Riders must sit upright and hold on. Riders must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Ice Palace
Ride Tickets: 3
36″ Minimum
This is the funhouse beautifully decorated with the “Frozen Princess” theme that the kids will not only enjoy walking through but also just looking at the graphics. Participants must be 42” to ride alone. Participants between 36” and 42” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Participants must walk alone and upright while encountering obstacles. Participants must be able to negotiate moving tunnel at exit. Participants must ascend/descend stairs at the entry and exit.
Indy 500 Coaster
Ride Tickets: 5
42″- 48” minimum with adult, 48″ without adult
This is another roller coaster thrill ride that will leave guests wanting more and more. This ride takes you to the top of a 23’ inclined ramp where the racing cars are then gravity propelled through approximately 1030 feet of curving track simulating a Grand Prix race. The adrenaline rush is intoxicating! Riders must be at least 48” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 48” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must sit upright and hold onto a lap bar at all times. They also must step up into vehicle. Riders must enter by ascending /descending a ramp or stairway.
Jumping Jumbo
Ride Tickets: 3
36″ or more unless with adult, 30″ minimum with an adult
This is another roller coaster thrill ride that will leave guests wanting more and more. This ride takes you to the top of a 23’ inclined ramp where the racing cars are then gravity propelled through approximately 1030 feet of curving track simulating a Grand Prix race. The adrenaline rush is intoxicating! Riders must be at least 48” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 48” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must sit upright and hold onto a lap bar at all times. They also must step up into vehicle. Riders must enter by ascending /descending a ramp or stairway.
Kite Flyer
Ride Tickets: 3
42″ Minimum
This kiddie ride really makes you feel like Superman in flight as you lay flat on your belly and get harnessed in the “kite” then take off! You fly around and up and then dip down only to go back up again. Every super kid’s favorite! Riders must be at least 42” to ride. Riders must step up into the kite into a prone position and be flat. Riders must withstand a spinning ride that turns at a high rate of speed. Each kite holds a maximum of 275 lbs. It is not recommended that any child under 3 ride this ride.
Magic Maze
Ride Tickets: 4
36″- 42″ with adult, 42″ minimum without adult
Can you find your way through this glass house?! Navigate through the glass walls if you can and head upstairs to the crazy wavy mirrors that are so much fun. This delightful tour ends with a slide on down to the ground. Let’s go again and see if we can go through faster this time! Participants between 36” and 42” must be accompanied by a supervising adult companion. Participants must be at least 42” to participate alone. Participants must be able to walk alone and upright on obstacles such as mazes and mirrors. Participants must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Mini Wave Swinger
Ride Tickets: 3
42″ minimum for outside seat, 36″ minimum for inside seat
This is a beautiful little swing ride that the smaller ones can ride. It is just like the big YoYo Swings but a smaller version. Kids can climb into the swings and it will take them up and around swinging through the air with the greatest of ease. Another fun one that the little ones will love to ride again and again… and mom and dad don’t even have to “push”! Riders must be 42” to ride in an outside seat and 36” to ride in an inside seat. Riders must be able to sit upright in seat and hold on. This is a swing ride that goes up off the ground.
Music Express
Ride Tickets: 5
42″- 52″ with adult, 52″ minimum without adult
The Music Express is for those who enjoy adventure! This ride takes you on a course around and around going faster and faster while the music blares, the fog rolls in and the light show is spectacular! Hold on tight and SCREEEAAAMMMM! Riders must be at least 52” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 52” must ride with supervising adult companion. Riders must sit upright, be restrained by a lap bar and hold onto the lap bar during the ride. Riders must be prepared for very strong forces from all directions due to the motion of the ride. Guests must Riders must fit a small seat and sit upright. They also must step up into vehicle and hold on. Riders must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Nascar Speedway
Ride Tickets: 3
36″ Minimum
This one is for the kids who love to go fast! They get to ride/drive their own car around the track at racing speeds. When they hit those turns they can’t help but to laugh and squeal in delight. Riders must be at least 36” to ride. Riders must sit upright, hold onto lap bar, and entry into the ride car requires negotiating elevated steps.
Orbiter
Ride Tickets: 5
48″ Minimum
Get on this spectacular ride and take an orbit around through the galaxy flipping every which way… now you will know what an asteroid feels like! Riders must be 48” or more to ride. This is a high speed spinning ride with front- to -rear and side-to-side forces. Riders must have full control of their arms and legs to ride. Riders must enter by ascending /descending a ramp or stairway.
Rock N Roll Funhouse
Ride Tickets: 3
36″ or more
A Rock N Roll themed funhouse to walk through the obstacles and have fun navigating the tricky pathways. You end up having to exit through the moving tunnel of fun. Participants must be at least 36” to participate. Participants must walk alone and upright while encountering obstacles. Participants must be able to negotiate moving tunnel at exit. Participants must ascend/descend stairs at the entry and exit.
Rockin’ Tugboat
Ride Tickets: 3
36”- 42” WITH ADULT, 42” MINIMUM WITHOUT ADULT
The big tugboat will rock the little ones back and forth through the waves again and again. The boat captains, sailors and fishermen will love this ride! Riders must be at least 42” to ride alone. Riders between 36” and 42” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must fit a small seat and sit upright. They also must step up into vehicle and hold on. Riders must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Scooter
Ride Tickets: 4
42”- 48” MINIMUM AS PASSENGER, 48” MINIMUM AS DRIVER
This is the bumper car ride that we encourage you to crash into your neighbors. This one is fun to ride on with all your friends, crashing into them and backing up to aim at them again! Riders must be 42” to be a passenger and 48” to drive. Riders must sit upright and be restrained by a “lap-bar”, operate foot-pedals and the steering wheel. Riders must withstand jarring collisions.
Sizzler
Ride Tickets: 4
42”- 52” WITH ADULT, 52” MINIMUM WITHOUT ADULT
The Sizzler is a Fair favorite that will spin you this way and then that way…. Hold on tight and don’t get squished! Riders must be at least 52” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 52” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must fit a small seat and sit upright. They also must step up into vehicle and hold on.
Sky Flyer
Ride Tickets: 5
42”- 48” MINIMUM WITH ADULT, 48” WITHOUT ADULT
This vertical swing ride will take you up almost 100’ in the air while swinging in a large circle above the midway. This one has the very best views of the entire area! Riders must be at least 48” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 48” must ride with supervising adult companion. This is a swing ride that attains a height of 110’ above the ground.
Speed
Ride Tickets: 10
55″ Minimum
This is a high speed thrill attraction in every sense of the word. Passengers are secured by over the shoulder harnesses as they dangle in expectation. The Speed stands 120 feet tall and has two sets of two seats that are mounted at the end of each arm, back to back. As the arm spins whipping the cars at the end it produces an acceleration of 3.5 G’s on the riders. This is the one that will make you feel like an eagle soaring through the air and enjoying a birds-eye view for miles! Riders must be at least 55” to ride. Riders must sit upright and be restrained by shoulder harness. Riders must ascend/descend stairs at entry and exit.
Stinger
Ride Tickets: 8
52″ Minimum
This Super Spectacular thrill ride will become a favorite of all those who love the adrenaline rush! Harness in the car and watch the floor drop from under you as the pendulum starts to swing. The giant pendulum will swing left to right until it goes up almost 80’ in the air and all the way over making a complete circle around in the air. Are you ready to get stung by the Stinger?! Riders must be at least 52” to ride. Riders must sit upright. Ride is one person per car. Riders must fit within the over-the-shoulder restraint. Riders must be able to endure strong side to side and back and forth motions. This ride brings rider into an upside down position. Riders must ascend/descend two or more steps at the entrance and exit.
Super Himalaya
Ride Tickets: 5
48” MINIMUM WITH ADULT, 52” MINIMUM WITHOUT ADULT
Riders must be at least 52” to ride alone. Riders between 48” and 52” must ride with a supervising companion.
Tornado
Ride Tickets: 4
42”- 48” MINIMUM WITH ADULT, 48” WITHOUT ADULT
This is a fun family ride that simulates the action of a tornado. Four people sit in a pod-like car that they can spin themselves with the circular disc in the middle. Spin faster and faster as the cars swing around in a circle. Are you dizzy yet!? Riders must be at least 48” to ride alone. Riders between 42” and 48” must ride with a supervising companion. Riders must sit upright while holding a lap bar, and have the ability to withstand the spinning forces. Riders must step up into the ride pod.
Wacky Mouse Coaster
Ride Tickets: 4
36”- 42” WITH ADULT, 42” MINIMUM WITHOUT ADULT
This is a family coaster ride that is a smaller version of the adult size coasters. Now the little ones can ride the crazy mouse cars up and down the track all around and around again. This is how they will fall in love with the roller coaster rides! Riders must be at least 42” to ride alone. Riders between 36” and 42” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must fit a small seat and sit upright. They also must step up into vehicle and hold on. Riders must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Wiggle Worm
Ride Tickets: 3
36” or more unless with adult, 30” minimum with an adult
This is the one for the smaller ones. They get to ride in the little worm cars or the bird car chasing each other around a circle. Will the early bird ever catch that worm? Riders between 30” and 36” must ride with a supervising adult companion. Riders must be at least 36” to ride alone. Guests must be capable of lifting themselves from their wheel chair onto and off of the ride or be aided by a supervising adult companion. This is a circular ride with an up and down motion.
Zero Gravity
Ride Tickets: 4
42” MINIMUM, 77” MAXIMUM
The Zero Gravity allows you to stand inside a barrel and spins you around and around and then up and down! Riders must be at least 42” and no taller than 77” to ride. Riders must stand upright and alone throughout this spinning ride. Riders must enter by ascending and descending a ramp or stairway.
Zipper
Ride Tickets: 4
48” MINIMUM
This one will throw you around a bit, we use the word “violent” to describe it. Are you brave enough to climb into that little car and have it toss you about?! You will flip around in the car all while the car is going around a small track with two super tight turns that will flip that car around and keep it spinning all the while the track itself is also turning…. This one should NEVER be ridden right after lunch! Riders must be at least 48” to ride. No single riders. Riders must be secured within the restraint system. Riders must hold onto the grab bars on the inside of the door with both hands when the ride is in motion. The rider must sit upright with hands and feet clear of the lap bar and door. The maximum capacity of each unit is two adults or children, with a maximum weight of 340 lbs. Riders must step up/transfer up approximately one foot into a very confined compartment and be prepared for strong forces from all directions including becoming inverted.
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