Carnival Midway
Butler Amusements brings the fun in 2023!
For over 50 years, Butler Amusements Inc. has served more fairs, celebrations, festivals, and fundraising events than any other carnival in the west. With the greatest array of rides, attractions, games, and food concessions in the industry today, Butler Amusements can provide a complete carnival for any event of any size.
Fairgoers can purchase a wristband that is good for unlimited rides on the day it is redeemed (nontransferable) or they can purchase individual ride tickets. Fair admission is NOT included with the unlimited ride wristband. Fair admission tickets must be purchased separately.
Please note – For children under 42″ tall a wristband may not be the best value due to the height restrictions on several rides. Children under 36″ cannot ride. It is up to the ride operator to decide if a customer meets the height requirement.
Persons with the following conditions should not ride:
- Heart Conditions or Abnormal Blood Pressure.
- Back, Neck, or Similar Physical Conditions.
- Expectant Mothers.
- Motion Sickness or Dizziness.
- Recent Surgery or Other Conditions that may be aggravated by a carnival ride.
- Intoxicated individuals will not be allowed on rides.
Some rides require two persons: Zipper, Wheel, and Ferris Wheel.
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2023 Carnival Rides
Americana Carousel
For decades, audiences have been awed by the beautifully handcrafted majesty of the carousel. To witness The Americana Merry Go Round is to see this piece of Americana in all its glory. This 30-foot Americana Themed Carousel features jumping horses, and 2 chariots. Parents and children create memories while they enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful ride together!
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Area 51
The lights and excitement of the midway literally become a blur as Area 51 sweeps you off your feet. Spinning at 24 RPM, The Area 51 uses centrifugal force to float the passengers off the floor, giving them the feeling of weightlessness. All aboard this 45-person capacity Area 51 for one wild ride.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 48″
Height to ride alone: 48″
Bear Affair
On the Bear Affair four jolly bears welcome children and parents aboard for a smooth ride. Passengers can move the ride at their own pace by turning a giant steering wheel inside the bear’s belly spinning themselves round and round while the entire ride revolves as well.
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Bumper Cars
A midway classic! The Scooter seats two passengers at a time into cars that are occupant steered. Rider’s bump and cruise along the slick steel floor while pursuing each other for a friendly bump!
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 42″
Height to ride alone: 48″
Century Carousel
For decades, audiences have been awed by the beautifully handcrafted majesty of the carousel. To witness The Crown Merry Go Round is to see this piece of Americana in all its glory. This 30- foot Americana Themed Carousel features jumping horses, and 2 chariots. Parents and children create memories while they enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful ride together!
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 32″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Century Wheel
A towering tradition of Butler Amusements, the Century Wheel dominates the Midway day and night, offering patrons a sweeping view from a height of nearly 70 feet! Passengers are seated in separate gondolas and then whisked smoothly over the top and down again, reminiscent of the Ferris wheel. The Century Wheel is a pleasant ride for the entire family. The Century Wheel is more of a showcase than ever! Recently equipped with a brand-new LED lighting package, the wheel uses less energy and produces a magnificent light show!
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 42″
Height to ride alone: N/A
Cliff Hanger
Setting another precedent in the outdoor amusement industry, Butler Amusements was the first to premier the exciting Cliff Hanger, an unusual amusement ride where, 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”.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 48″
Height to ride alone: 58″
Dune Buggie
Perfect for the first-time rider, these mini-dune buggies travel in a circle while jumping mini ramps, all while shaded by a giant umbrella.
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 36-54″
Height to ride alone: NA
Eagle
A staple of the American Midway, this 16-seat Ferris wheel has eight front facing cars holding two riders in each. It offers both a gentle ride around the 360-degree vertical circle and a thrilling view, as riders are lifted high above the ground and able to see for miles.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 54″
Height to ride alone: 54″
Ex Scream Machine Coaster
Up, down, and around aboard a car for four, passengers enjoy the X-Scream Machine coaster! Standing at 48 ½ feet tall, it has 6 cars each capable of holding up to 4 people. 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.
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Footloose
Thrill-seekers have touted this ride as one of the Midway’s “craziest!” On the Footloose the ride’s two gigantic arms loop counterclockwise to each other, turning completely upside down. Riders are secured by over the shoulder harnesses while their legs dangle free in the open air. This ride is sure to thrill even the bravest of riders.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 54″
Height to ride alone: 54″
Freak Out
This ride boasts an energy efficient light package utilizing LED’s which produce clear bright color while using 90% less power to operate. Towering at 70 feet, the Freak Out seats 16 people and takes them on a thrilling journey into the sky! Passengers are secured by over the shoulder harnesses as they dangle in expectation. Once the ride begins the seats slowly rotate as the entire boom begins to swing horizontally. Passengers swing over the midway directly overhead of those watching from the front of the ride. The ride climax is reached as the boom reaches a height of over 40 feet in the air while the passenger seats rotate.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 47″
Height to ride alone: 47″
Giant Wheel
A towering tradition of Butler Amusements, the majestic Giant Wheel dominates the Midway day and night, offering patrons a sweeping view from a height of nearly 100 feet! Passengers are seated in separate gondolas and then whisked smoothly over the top and down again, reminiscent of the Ferris wheel. The Giant Wheel is a pleasant ride for the entire family!
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 48″
Height to ride alone: age 18 and older
Green Slide
No playground would ever be complete without a slide! Kids of any age enjoy the thrill of this giant slide as they sail down the undulating path. Passengers climb a stairway, higher and higher to the top of the slide and then laugh and squeal with delight as they sail to the bottom.
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 36″
Himalaya
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-downaround trip faster and faster, then backward too.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 54″
Height to ride alone: 54″
Jump Around Buggie
The jump around is a first of its kind, fully interactive family ride that is sure to be a hit amongst kids of all ages. The jump around combines dune buggy themed vehicles with a unique, patent pending interactive bouncing motion. Up to four children or one adult and two children can be accommodated in each vehicle for a capacity of 600 rides per hour
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Lolli Swings
Enjoy all the fun of the sweet colors and savory sensation of a lollipop without the calories and sugar! This brightly colored ride has 16 swings decorated with large swirl lollipops and lights. The centerpiece is a large clown complete with a red nose and floppy shoes.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Looney Tooter Train
All Aboard!! This fun-filled train trip for the whole family takes place in brightly colored cartoon-like cars. Passengers aboard the train at the station and with merry music, and bright scenery, the journey begins around a circular track. Fun for everyone is in store on the Looney Tooter Train.
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 36″
Monkey Maze
Kids will delight in this jungle themed funhouse. It is full of tricks and thrills to keep them coming back to navigate the maze of mirrors, air tricks and spiral slide.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 36″
Raptor
The Raptor has a familiar look of the classic scrambler, but with an extra special kick that multiplies the fun and excitement. Four arms are connected to seats in pods of three. Each pod of seats spins counterclockwise while the entire arm turns counterclockwise giving riders the feeling of being in the center of a crazy vortex. The Raptor has 18 seats each holding 2 adults per seat.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 52″
Height to ride alone: 52″
Ring Of Fire
Love of the Midway is a burnin’ thing, and in this case, it makes a fiery ring. On the Ring of Fire passengers are firmly secured in their seats within a train of cars and are taken on a journey that circumnavigates the inside of a “ring of fire” The train pauses only once at the top before cascading down the track backwards! The Ring of Fire is a spectacular ride just for teens and adults.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 54″
Height to ride alone: 54″
Rock Star
Our rockin’ themed ride will light up the midway to the delight of fairgoers. The Rock Star is a platorm ride with two-ridered stadium style seating the moves up and over in a circular fashion as riders leave their stomach behind.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 48″
Height to ride alone: 48″
Scorpion
The Scorpion is a thrilling ride that is enjoyed by kids, teens, and families of all types. The Scorpion has 8 uniquely designed spherical passenger vessels each with a capacity of 4 people. Each vessel includes a centrally located steering wheel which enables the passengers to spin the cars themselves. The Scorpion lifts 7 ½ feet into the air and tilts 20 degrees for a terrific ride sensation.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 44″
Height to ride alone: 48″
Scrambler
Families delight as they spin in two directions at the same time. The Scrambler has 12 seats each seat capable of holding 3 people. 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.”
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 32″
Height to ride alone: 48″
Shake Up
The Shake Up is one of the most excitng rides on the midway. Made in England it stands 45 feet high and has 6-4 passenger seats. Passengers sit in one of four on the outside edge of the ride. As the Shake Up begins to rise six sets of seats begin to spin. Up, down, and around passengers’ thrill to the sight and feel of Shake Up.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 52″
Height to ride alone: 52″
Tea Cups
This family ride has a beautifully detailed teapot centerpiece and six teacups with four seats each for a total capacity of 24. Fiberglass vehicles are installed on a rotating platform. Each car is equipped with a steering wheel that controls the speed of its individual rotation. The Teacup is a hit amongst riders of all ages.
Number of Tickets: 3
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 36″
Tilt-A-Whirl
Round and round they go and where they stop, nobody knows! An old favorite that has thrilled and excited patrons for generations, 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!
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Viper
The Viper ride is another recent spectacular ride that Butler Amusements will be bringing to the midway this year. 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. At each end of the giant arm are two clusters holding two-part seating which spin independently as well. The open-air design allows riders to experience spectacular twirling views . The Viper seats 24 passengers and uses state of the art shoulder bars.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 48″
Wacky Worm Coaster
The Wacky Worm coaster is designed for the whole family. 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.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 36″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Yo Yo
Passengers take their seats and then slowly rise into the air and they’re off on a variation of the swing, called the Yo-Yo. As it turns the top leans, giving riders the thrill of ‘flying’! A family ride for youngsters, teens, and adults.
Number of Tickets: 4
Height to ride with adult: 42″
Height to ride alone: 42″
Zipper
The Zipper has been one of the Midway’s most recognizable attractions for years, providing thrills to riders from teens to adults. There’s more spinning going on with the Zipper than an out-of-control top. 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.
Number of Tickets: 5
Height to ride with adult: 54″
Height to ride alone: 54″