Top Ten Rides At The Georgia-Carolina State Fair
Nothing says fall like fairs, and it’s time for some of the best in the Augusta area. The Georgia-Carolina State Fair opens this Friday, October 13th, and runs through the 22nd. Top Ten Rides At The Georgia-Carolina State Fair.
Fair food is the best. Everything you eat is great, and may not be the best for you, but hey, it only comes once a year. So grab a corn dog, a funnel cake, a few fried Oreo cookies, and let’s ride!
Here are the top 10 rides based on individual wristband and Fun Card ticket scans from last year’s fair. 2023 will mark the continuation of a 20-year partnership between the Exchange Club of Augusta and the James E. Strates Shows.
Top Ten Rides At The Georgia-Carolina State Fair
10- Dumbo’s Flying Elephants
Climb on one of these colorful, friendly elephants and get
ready for the thrills of “flying” up and down and round and round. (45” minimum, 36”
minimum with an adult)
9- The Wacky Worm
The perfect “first coaster” for young riders. This colorful caterpillar
will have all ages laughing with delight as it weaves its way along gentle slopes and a
winding track. (42″ minimum, 36″ to 42” may ride with an adult)
8- Scooter/Bumper Cars
Driver’s licenses NOT required! There is no way better to get
your traffic jam frustrations out than a ride on this carnival classic. These bumper cars let
riders travel over the floor while bumping, dodging, and crashing along the way. (4 8″
minimum to drive, 42″ minimum to ride)
7- The Claw
Experience the ultimate sensation of speed, rotation and swing on ONE ride!
As its large arm lifts into the air, those daring enough to ride from one of its suspended
seats will get a 360-degree view of the surroundings…but only if they can keep their eyes
open! (48” minimum, 77” maximum, 220 lb. maximum)
6- Sky Flyer
High-altitude fun! Newly refurbished for 2023. This 98-foot-high vertical
swing can be seen “dancing in the sky” above the Strates Shows carnival. As 24 riders
slowly rise to the top, the tower begins to rotate and centrifugal force kicks in! The Sky
5- Haunted Mansion
October is the season for scares and screams! A classic midway
“dark ride” perfect for a “first date.” On this spooky mystery journey, you’ll encounter
frightening creatures like the “hanging man” and eerie sights like the electric chair. (42″
minimum, 36″ – 42” may ride with an adult).
4- Rock Star
Shaped like a giant, LED covered guitar, riders will take to the “stage” and
experience a thrilling, modern-day magic carpet ride. This performance will have you
soaring up and over, around, and down, for a great free-fall experience. (42” minimum,
300 lb. maximum)
3- Musik Express
Music, lights, and sounds – Get ready for spinning action as the up-anddown motion of the ride keeps you rocking and rolling (52″ minimum and age 8, 78”
maximum)
2- Venetian Double Carousel
For over three decades, Strates Shows signature merry-goround has been a memory maker for fairgoers of all ages. This unique two-story, handpainted carousel is a timeless favorite on the midway and has become one of the “first”
midway rides ever enjoyed by thousands of children and their parents. (42″ minimum
unless accompanied by an adult
And the number ONE ride experienced by Georgia-Carolina Fair customers in 2022…
#1- Giant Wheel
Truly the “King of the Midway!” At 105 feet in height, Strates Shows
majestic Giant Wheel dominates the fairgrounds and the surrounding community. A
spectacular sight day or night, the Giant Wheel comes alive when the sun goes down with
a spectacular display of LED lighting. It is the best ride to take an awesome selfie with
friends as you’ll have a one-of-a-kind view behind you! From the top, check out
unmatched views of Augusta. (48″ minimum unless accompanied by an adult.)
2023 will mark the continuation of a 20-year partnership between the Exchange Club of
Augusta and the James E. Strates Shows. The Georgia-Carolina State Fair runs October 13-22,
2023.
