Rides

James E Strates Midway

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

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)

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

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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)

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.

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.

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.

New Rides for 2025

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

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

Rockstar Fun House: An adventurous, two-story music themed fun house filled with all sorts of tricks and surprises. RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 36" to ride

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.

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.

Ride Height Reguirements

RIDE	REQUIREMENTS	TICKETS
Bounce House	36” TO RIDE	6
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
Family Swinger	42” TO RIDE INSIDE; 36” TO RIDE OUTSIDE	6
Fire Chief	42” TO RIDE ALONE	6
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 Roger	36” TO RIDE WITH ADULT	6
Merry-Go-Round	42” TO RIDE ALONE	6
Mini Crazy Dance	42” TO RIDE	6
Mini Himalaya	42” TO RIDE	6
Mini Indy	40” TO DRIVE; 36” TO RIDE	6
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
Ring of Fire	48” TO RIDE	8
Rock Star	42” TO RIDE; 300 LB MAX	8

Scooter (Bumper Cars)	48” TO DRIVE; 42” TO RIDE	10
Side-By-Side	34” TO RIDE; 54” MAX	6
Sky Fighter	42” TO RIDE	6
Sky Flyer	48” TO RIDE; 79” MAX	10
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
Volkswagon	36” TO RIDE; 54” MAX	6
Wacky Worm	42” TO RIDE; 36”- 42” WITH ADULT	8
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 7/7/2025

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 **

RIDE SAFETY

Stay safe and have fun on the midway!

Check out the video below created by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA).