Others will line up for their shot at winning some other prize like a goldfish or necklace. For the 52nd consecutive year, the Strates Shows will provide the midway thrills for fairgoers, bringing such favorites as the carousel, bumper cars, Ferris wheel and Himalaya. More than 70 rides will make up the midway. Fairgoers will find one new ride this year The Cliffhanger. This ride lets passengers glide through the air at over 40 miles per hour, simulating the extreme sport of hang-gliding.
Riders prepare for their flight by lying horizontally on their stomachs, harnessed to their kites.
As the wind catches the kites, the pilots are sent soaring up, over and around. The Cliffhanger is a fun-filled unique ride that is sure to please fairgoers. And several favorites that were introduced at last year's Fair will also thrill adults and children this year. The Flying Fish takes children on an undersea adventure as they climb aboard their favorite flying fish for a spin around a brightly painted giant octopus. The Flying Clown is similar, with children circling around a giant clown while riding in a cartoon character.