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James E Strates Midway

Fairgoers on a ride at the fair


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The Strates Shows Midway features rides, games, sideshows, concessions, and shopping.
Hours: 12:00pm-11:00pm



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Advance Sale Riding Pricing July 1-July 31

Available online only July 1-July 31.
Advance Weekday (Monday-Friday) Ride All Day Wristband: $35 ($33 + $2 in merchant service provider fees)
Advance Reloadable Fun Cards w/ 120 Credits: $50 ($48 + $2 in merchant service provider fees)


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2025 Advance Sale Weekday Unlimited Ride Band
2025 Advance Sale Weekday Unlimited Ride Band
Wristband valid any ONE weekday (Monday – Friday). Wristbands cannot be shared. Cost includes $33.00 redeemable voucher and $2.00 Merchant Service Provider Fee. Pricing available online only.
Redeemable Voucher $35.00
2025 Advance Sale Fun Card
2025 Advance Sale Fun Card
Fun Card with 120 credits valid any day of the Fair. Cards are reloadable and can be shared. Cost includes $48.00 redeemable voucher and $2.00 Merchant Service Provider Fee. Pricing available online only. Redeemable at any Strates Shows ticket booth.
Redeemable Voucher $50.00
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August Ride Pricing August 1-17

Available online August 1-17 or at the Strates Shows Ticket Booths on the midway during the Fair.
Weekday (Monday-Friday) Ride All Day Wristbands: $37 ($35 + $2 in merchant service provider fees)
Reloadable Fun Cards w/ 120 Credits: $52 ($50 + $2 in merchant service provider fees)


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Ride Discount Day - August 14 Only

Share the Thrills Ride Discount Day - August 14 only.
Get two ride wristbands for $50 ($48 + $2 in merchant service provider fees). Available to purchase online or at the Strates Shows Midway Ticket Booths on August 14.
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SHARE THE THRILLS RIDE DISCOUNT BEFORE YOU BUY: Choosing 1 as your QTY equals the 2 ride wristband vouchers for $50.
If you choose 2 as your QTY, you will be getting 4 ride wristband vouchers and it will charge you $100.

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2025 Double the Thrills Discount Day (QTY 1 = 2 Vouchers)
2025 Double the Thrills Discount Day (QTY 1 = 2 Vouchers)
Buy two Weekday Unlimited Ride Bands for $50 (QTY 1 = 2 VOUCHERS). Redeemable vouchers valid August 14th ONLY. Cost includes 2 wristbands for $48 and $2 Merchant Service Provider Fee. Pricing available online or at the Strates Shows Midway Ticket Booths.
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Two for $50 Package Aug 14, 2025 Buy two Weekday Unlimited Ride Bands for $50 (QTY 1 = 2 VOUCHERS). Redeemable vouchers valid August 14th ONLY. Cost includes 2 wristbands for $48 and $2 Merchant Service Provider Fee. Pricing available online or at the Strates Shows Midway Ticket Booths.
2 x
Share Your Fair Ride Discount Day
Available In
14D, 22H
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If you purchase the weekday one price ride day wristband or 120 credit fun card online, redeem your voucher at the Strates Shows Ticket Booths on the midway during the Fair.


Rides are approximately 6-12 credits each. Credits at .50cents each.
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RIDE TICKET FAQS

If you purchase your one price ride weekday wristband or fun card online and are having issues, please read the information below.

Q: I ordered my weekday ride wristband/ride card online, how do I redeem my voucher?

A: Visit any ticket booth on the Strates Shows Midway at the Fair to redeem it for your Fun Card or Weekday Ride Wristband. You can either print your ticket voucher or show it on your mobile device. To view your ticket voucher, click on the blue “Access Ticket(s)” box in your receipt email. Your ticket will appear in a browser window, where you can either print it and bring it with you to the Fair, or show it at the Strates Shows Midway Ticket Booth once you are at the Fair.

Q: I can't find my order email, what should I do?

A: No problem! Visit the "Find My Order" webpage. Enter in the email you used at checkout and the last 4 digits of your credit card to access your tickets.

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New Rides for 2025

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Skyfall takes riders for a giant 55' upside-down loop. Riders are securely strapped in their seat with over-the-shoulder restraints to provide for a secure riding experience.
RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 52" to ride; 77" maximum
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The Viper twists and twirls riders in multiple directions while rotating on an angle. As the spindles rotate, the seats swing outwards.
RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 48" to ride
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Rockstar Fun House: An adventurous, two-story music themed fun house filled with all sorts of tricks and surprises. RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 36" to ride
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Cyclone (Zyklon) Coaster: A modern, larger and updated version of our iconic traveling coaster. Quick turns and sudden drops, this ride is a classic thriller! Up to four people can ride in a single car that takes them on a dizzying 1,100 ft. journey reaching speeds of over 30 miles per hour.
RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 56” minimum, over 209 lb. must ride alone, over 72” must fit properly in restraints.
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Himalaya: Strates Shows legendary, French-made Reverchon Himalaya underwent a full top-to-bottom transformation and its nothing short of spectacular. Every inch of this fan-favorite ride has been meticulously restored by our expert team.
RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 60” minimum, 48” – 60” may ride with an adult.
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Ride Height Reguirements


RIDE

REQUIREMENTS

TICKETS

Bounce House

36” TO RIDE

6

Bungee Jump



Circus Train

36” TO RIDE ALONE

6

Cliffhanger

46” TO RIDE

8

Construction Zone

42” TO RIDE UNLESS WITH ADULT

6

Cuckoo Haus

41” TO RIDE

8

Dino-Go-Round

36” TO RIDE UNLESS WITH ADULT

6

Dizzy Dragon

42” TO RIDE

6

Double Carousel

42” TO RIDE UNLESS WITH ADULT

10

Dream Wheel

40” TO RIDE; 40”- 56” MUST BE WITH ADULT

8

Dumbo



Fire Chief

42” TO RIDE ALONE

6

Fireball 2000, Ring of Fire

Fireball, The Claw

Force (Starship 2000)

42” TO RIDE

8

Giant Wheel

48” TO RIDE UNLESS WITH ADULT

10

Go Gator

42” TO RIDE

6

Haunted Mansion

42” TO RIDE; 36”- 42” WITH ADULT

8

High Voltage Inflate

36” TO RIDE

6

Himalaya

52” TO RIDE; 42” WITH ADULT

8

Jolly Caterpillar

36” TO RIDE WITH ADULT

6

Kiddie Merry-Go-Round

42” TO RIDE ALONE

6

Mechanical Bull

Meltdown

Mini Teacups

36” TO RIDE UNLESS WITH ADULT

6

Monkey Maze

42” TO RIDE; 36”- 42” WITH ADULT

8

Musik Express

52” TO RIDE; 78” MAX

8

Pirate

48” TO RIDE; 39”- 48” WITH ADULT, INSIDE SEAT

10

Pop-A-Wheelie

36” TO RIDE UNLESS WITH ADULT

6

Quad Runner

36” TO RIDE; 54” MAX

6

Red Baron

36” TO RIDE ALONE; 54” MAX

6

Rock Star

42” TO RIDE; 300 LB MAX

8

Rockstar Fun House

Scooter (Bumper Cars)

48” TO DRIVE; 42” TO RIDE

10

Showtown Merry-Go-Round

4

Side-By-Side

34” TO RIDE; 54” MAX

6

Sky Fighter

42” TO RIDE

6

Sky Fall

Super Slide

42” TO RIDE ALONE

6

Thunderbolt

42” TO RIDE

8

Tilt-A-Whirl

46” TO RIDE

8

Tractors

36” TO RIDE; 54” MAX

6

Vertigo

Viper

Volkswagon

36” TO RIDE; 54” MAX

6

Wacky Worm

42” TO RIDE; 36”- 42” WITH ADULT

8

Wiggle Worm

Wave Swinger

42” TO RIDE; 230 LB MAX

10

Zero Gravity

42” TO RIDE; 77” MAX

8

Zipper

48” TO RIDE

8

Zyklon Coaster

56” TO RIDE; 72” MAX, 209 LB MUST RIDE ALONE

10

As of 7/25/2025

RIDE LIST TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RIDE MANUFACTURER’S HEIGHT & WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS APPLY. THE OPERATION OF MECHANICAL RIDES IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER AND OTHER CONDITIONS.

ALL CHILDREN UNDER 42” TALL MAY HAVE TO HAVE A PAID, RESPONSIBLE PERSON TO RIDE WITH THEM. ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE TICKETS OR WRISTBAND IN ORDER TO RIDE. NO REFUNDS. NO REBANDS. NO RAINCHECKS. ** TICKETS ARE FOR RIDES ONLY **

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RIDE SAFETY

Stay safe and have fun on the midway!

Check out the video below created by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA).
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ALL-IN PRICING

Ticket prices represent the total cost of the ticket, including fees.