Carnival Rides

Carnival

Rides & Information

Butler Amusements brings 28 free amusement rides, including heart-pounding thrill rides alongside gentler, kid-friendly rides, all included with the price of admission. Catch the best view from atop the 10-story high giant Ferris Wheel!

The Fair will host a low-sensory carnival ride option on Thursday, July 2, from 10-11 AM, offering rides without sound or strobing lights for fairgoers with accessibility needs. A general Fair admission ticket is required.

Americana Merry Go Round

This classic carousel has been a favorite of adults and children alike for many years. Riders enjoy a floating sensation while riding one of the beautifully crafted horses or two chariots. Note, all riders must have tickets.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

32"

Area 51

The lights and excitement of the midway literally become a blur as Area 51 sweeps you off of 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.

To Ride Alone

48"

With An Adult

48"

Atlantis

This walkthrough funhouse is filled with thrills that test the riders’ dexterity. Seesaw steps, air tricks and a tumbler exit will keep patrons coming back for more.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Dizzy Dragons

The Dizzy Dragons grin with delight as he ‘opens up' to welcome kids and parents alike for a gentle ride. Four of these happy dragons turn in unison, carrying customers around and around. With their bright colors and amusing faces, these dragons are sure to please!

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Footloose

Soaring 57 feet into the sky, this dazzling ride features 32 free-leg seats that give you the ultimate sensation of flying. Lit by over 1,000 brilliant turbo lights, Footloose is as much a spectacle as it is a thrill. With only four of its kind traveling in the U.S., it's a rare and exhilarating experience you won't want to miss. Get ready to swing full circle on this gravity-defying mega-ride!

To Ride Alone

54"

With An Adult

54"

Fiesta

This two-story obstacle course is bursting with party vibes, packed with thrilling obstacles, and laugh-out-loud surprises around every corner including a suspension bridge, hanging punching bags, and a covered slide. It's a non-stop celebration of fun for adventurers of all ages!

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

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! The Giant Wheel is a pleasant ride for the entire family. No Single Riders

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

42"

Gold Strike

Strike it rich with Gold Strike! This family-friendly funhouse takes you on a wild adventure through twists, turns, and dips as you race down mines like a true gold prospector. Come back to the surface through the spinning funhouse tunnel. It's a rush of fun for kids and adults alike—no pickaxe required!

To Ride Alone

36"

With An Adult

36"

Haywire

This family favorite sends riders spinning in two wild directions at once — with 12 roomy seats that each fit up to three people, it's perfect for sharing the thrill. As the main frame twirls and each seat arm spins on its own, you'll feel like you're soaring through a whirlwind of laughter and motion.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Rat Rods

Get your little motor runnin' on this high-octane kiddy ride. The Hot Rod is an umbrella ride with mini classic cars to ride in which travel in a 360-degree rotation. This ride will bring out the little grease monkey in any child!

To Ride Alone

48"

With An Adult

36"

Pokemon

Get ready to bounce, giggle, and zoom with Pokemon—the ultimate kiddie ride that turns every little rider into a dune buggy adventurer! This colorful, interactive ride features dune buggy-themed vehicles that rotate around a central point while bouncing up and down, creating a lively and unpredictable motion that keeps kids laughing with every hop.

To Ride Alone

36"-54"

With An Adult

N/A

Khaos

Towering and intense, this ride lives up to its name, swinging and spinning riders high into the air in a frenzy of motion. With every twist, turn, Khaos delivers heart-pounding excitement and breathtaking views — if you dare to keep your eyes open!

A special $5 ticket is required for this ride.

To Ride Alone

56"-77"

With An Adult

56"-77"

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.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Looney Tooter Train

Climb into one of the brightly colored cartoon-style cars and get ready for a delightful journey around a cheerful circular track. As the train chugs along, merry music fills the air, and vibrant scenery whirls by, creating a magical atmosphere that captivates riders of all ages.

To Ride Alone

36"

With An Adult

36"

Merry Go Round

This 28 foot Americana Themed Carousel features 18 jumping horses, and a chariot for a total capacity of 22 adults and 18 children.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

32"

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.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Ring Of Fire

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 Ring of Fire is a spectacular ride just for teens and adults.

To Ride Alone

54"

With An Adult

54"

Rock Star

Our rockin’ themed ride will light up the midway to the delight of fairgoers. The Rock Star is a platform ride with two-tiered stadium style seating the moves up and over in a circular fashion as riders leave their stomach behind.

A special $5 ticket is required for this ride.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Zipper

The Zipper is a Midway legend, a ride that has thrilled generations with its wild, unpredictable motion and high-intensity excitement! One of the most iconic and recognizable carnival attractions! From the moment riders step into their two-person metal cages, the anticipation begins to build.

To Ride Alone

54"

With An Adult

54"

Sky flyer

The Sky Flyer provides its riders with the thrill of hang gliding! This ride has ten passenger carriers which can accommodate three adults or children.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

42"

Super Slide

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. Passengers climb a stairway, higher and higher to the top of the slide and then laugh and scream with delight as they sail to the bottom.

To Ride Alone

36"

With An Adult

42"

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!

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Airport 8

Step aboard the Airport 8, a family-friendly aerial ride that lets you become the pilot of your own colorful aircraft. As the ride begins to spin, each plane gently lifts into the air, giving riders a bird's-eye view of the midway. With easy-to-use controls, young aviators can make their plane climb or dip, adding a thrilling interactive element to the experience.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Typhoon

You won’t have to brave a storm to experience the wind and thrills on the Typhoon. See the fair in a blur as the fabulous Typhoon takes you on a fast, up-down-around slopes that have you travel faster and faster, then backward too.

To Ride Alone

52"

With An Adult

42"

Viper

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.

To Ride Alone

48"

With An Adult

48"

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.

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

42"

Happy Swing

This kid ride will bring laughs and fun! This super-sized swing is the perfect first thrill for kids, swooping back and forth like a flying porch bench. It's a gentle ride with big smiles guaranteed!

To Ride Alone

36-54"

With An Adult

36-54"

Tulsa

The Tulsa offers a fun, gentle ride experience perfect for young children. The motion is smooth and controlled, offering just the right amount of excitement without being too intense for little ones, and the festive atmosphere creates an engaging and joyful experience.

To Ride Alone

36-48"

With An Adult

N/A

Magic Swing

Get ready to soar on the Magic Swing, a whimsical adventure perfect for young thrill-seekers! This brightly colored swing ride lifts riders gently into the air before spinning in a smooth, circular motion—creating the magical feeling of flying through the sky.

To Ride Alone

36"-48"

With An Adult

N/a

Crazy Dog

A special $5 ticket is required for this ride.

A perfect roller coaster for the little ones!

To Ride Alone

42"

With An Adult

36"

Happy Swing

This kid ride will bring laughs and fun! This super-sized swing is the perfect first thrill for kids, swooping back and forth like a flying porch bench. It's a gentle ride with big smiles guaranteed!

To Ride Alone

36-54"

With An Adult

36-54"