Carnival

Our European 1001 Nachts ride is a spectacular bright ride on the midway and is a thrill to fairgoers. It is a platform ride that goes completely up and over in a circular fashion as riders leave their stomach behind. This colorful attraction is also energy efficient as it has been equipped with state-of-the art LED bulbs.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 48"

Equally as stunning as our Giant Wheel, the Century Wheel offers some of the very best views of the Midway. Riders enjoy a comfortable ride in the spacious gondola traveling up and around while looking out over the entire event.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 18 years +
Height To Ride With Adult: NA

Kids of all ages can swirl and twirl through the air like a chopper flying daredevil. The Chopper Hopper is a family ride and boasts eight cartoon themed helicopters. Each helicopter holds four passengers and is large enough to accommodate children as well as adults. The helicopters move up and down the center pole and riders control the spinning action with a push of a button.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

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.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 18 years +
Height To Ride With Adult: 42"

The Kite Flyer is 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”.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 42"

All Aboard! This fun-filled train trip for the whole family takes place in brightly colored cartoonlike cars. Passengers board 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..

3 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 36"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

The Mega FLIP, from Holland, lifts riders high into the air, 24 at a time. As the main boom swings back and forth, the base of six groups of seats begin to spin, giving the passengers a feeling of weightlessness while they soar through the air with their feet swinging free! This ride creates a thrilling, unforgettable experience for its riders and provides a spectacular show.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 54"
Height To Ride With Adult: 54"

Pirates of the Midway takes you on a salty quest of epic proportions. This pirate themed walkthrough attraction is a thrilling trip through a maze of unusual sights and sounds! Inside and out, The Pirates of the Midway is an eye-catching adventure, complete with tricks and thrills.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

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 hat 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.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 54"
Height To Ride With Adult: 54"

The Bigfoot Trucks are an all-time favorite of the kiddies featuring mini-monster trucks. The children feel as if they are driving around the track. Mom and Dad can even ride in the back.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 36"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

The Slide is a ride for the whole family. 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.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 42"

The world-class Super Shot Drop Tower is one of Butler Amusements’ most popular rides. Unlike any other ride on our midway, the Super Shot will bring a new dimension of thrills to your carnival goers. 12 passengers are loaded into each circular passenger station. Over the shoulder harnesses secure patrons while they are gently lifted up the 90-foot tower. Once the passenger station reaches the top, it is released in an accelerated freefall and riders experience G-Forces more than 3½ times normal. Riders are then cushioned by a magnetic braking system stopping the station before it reaches the base of the tower. The Super Shot is an exciting spectacular addition to the Butler midway.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 48"

Not for the faint-hearted. Riders are taken for a 70 mph 'spin' at the ends of a whirling arm that takes them 120 ft. in the air and sends them hurtling towards earth in an arc generating forces 3 times the pull of gravity. Features upside-down free-flipping action

7 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 54"
Height To Ride With Adult: 54"

The Vertigo towers over the midway at 100 feet in height and seats twenty-four passengers. Each seat holds two riders who are secured by a lap restraint. Once the ride begins, the entire center twists in a circular motion. Riders enjoy a swinging sensation as the entire center track lifts up slowly until reaching the top of the ride. Once the swing ride reaches the top it begins to slowly swing in a descent.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 48"

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.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

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.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 54"
Height To Ride With Adult: 54"

A new innovation on a traditional ride, our Giant Scooters are state-of-the-art. Riders, seated in their “cars” begin a trip over a rectangular floor, bumping and dodging other drivers in their way! Coupled with the thrill of the ride is a light show, TV videos visible around the center of the platform, music, and more special effects at night! The Giant Scooters are a custom-built attraction – the first in the United States, available only through Butler Amusements

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 54"
Height To Ride With Adult: 54"

The Cyclone is a thrilling ride that is enjoyed by kids, teens, and families of all types. The Cyclone has 8 uniquely designed spherical passenger vessels each with a capacity of 4 persons. Each vessel includes a centrally located steering wheel which enables the passengers spin the cars themselves. The Cyclone lifts 7 ½ feet into the air and tilts 20 degrees for a terrific ride sensation.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 48"

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!

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

This fast-paced tropical ride will leave patrons breathless. An erupting volcano entrance welcomes riders for an exciting spin, traveling forward, and around then traveling backwards while negotiating an undulating path. Its unusual size, unforgettable scenery, lights, music, and action make being whisked around and around fun and exciting!

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 52"
Height To Ride With Adult: 42"

Unlike any other ride on our midway, the new White Water brings a new dimension of thrills to carnival goers. Logs hold two passengers each and patrons make their way up two different hills- Once the log reaches the top, it descends rapidly splashing at the bottom of the water slide. -The White Water is an exciting spectacular addition to the Butler midway.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 42"

The Alien Invasion welcomes passengers aboard an enclosed alien spaceship. Once inside the entire ride revolves, spinning at 24 RPM and uses centrifugal force to sweep passengers you off of their feet giving them the feeling of weightlessness. All aboard this 45-person capacity Alien Invasion for one wild ride.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 48"

The German Wave Swinger is a work of art, combining the traditional swing ride with lavish, hand painted scenery. The Wave Swinger lifts riders slowly from the platform and then proceeds to take them on a leisurely ride, tilting one way and another to add to the excitement. Its usual size, unforgettable scenery, lights, music, and ride make the Wave Swinger a Butler Amusements classic.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 44"
Height To Ride With Adult: 44"

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!

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

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.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 47"
Height To Ride With Adult: 47"

Up, down, and around aboard a car for four, passengers enjoy the Zillerator coaster! The Zillerator will attract all thrill seekers, standing at 48 1/2 feet tall, it has 6 cars each capable of holding up to 4 people. A ride for teens and adults, the Zillerator sends riders on a thrilling trip over the tracks – curving, rising, and descending – a journey for the bravest.

6 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 42"

With a delighted dragon leading the way, the Dragon Wagon is an exciting coaster ride for children and parents alike. On a circular track, the dragon travels a curvy route, finally ending where it began.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 36-52"
Height To Ride With Adult: N/A

One of the new additions to the Butler Amusement’s midway is the giant JUMBO DUMBO ride. Ten beautifully painted elephants invite riders aboard two at a time to gently soar up and down in a circular motion. This circus themed flying elephant ride will quickly become a new favorite at your event.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

U.S. Passengers climb aboard and join an armada of six pirate ships each capable of holding 4 children or 1 adult and 2 children per ship while they gently rotate around a central friendly pirate character. Each ship sails up and down simulating a trip on the high seas!

4 Tickets

Height To Ride: 36"
Height With Adult: 32"

For decades, audiences have been awed by the beautifully handcrafted majesty of the carousel. To witness The Grand Carousel is to see this piece of Americana in all its glory. This 38-foot Americana Themed Carousel features 36 jumping horses, and 2 chariots. Parents and children create memories while they enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful ride together!

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 32"

Get your little motor running on this high-octane kiddy ride. The Jet Ski’s is an umbrella ride with mini watercraft to ride in which travel in a 360-degree rotation.

3 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 36-52"
Height To Ride With Adult: NA

Celebrate one of America’s brightest and boldest holidays without having to travel far. The Mardi Gras is a self-contained celebration of the famed New Orleans Holiday. Two stories of exciting mirror mazes, moving escalators, music and lights combine for thrills, inside and out – day or night!

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

This kid ride features individual mini boats that float in water along a circular path. A great carnival ride for first timers!

3 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 30-48"
Height To Ride With Adult: NA

The Orbiter is an exciting teen ride which features 4 twirling arms holding three spinning seats each. This Italian made ride twirls riders around until their seats are perpendicular with the ground below, quite the sight day and night.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 52"
Height To Ride With Adult: 52"

On the Puppy Roll four cute puppy’s 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 puppy’s belly spinning themselves round and round while the entire ride revolves as well. This ride is a great introduction for ride enthusiasts in training before stepping up to the Tilt A Whirl.

3 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

This fast-paced thrill ride holds two passengers per car. Secured by a lap bar the ride spins and the main arm raises the center of the wheel creating a unique undulating sensation for each of the cars.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 48"
Height To Ride With Adult: 48"

The Frog Hopper is an excellent beginner ride for children. The single row bench seating secures the rider with a lap belt and then the entire row slowly ascends the short tower. Once it is almost at the top, the row of seats bounce like a frog and after a few hops, slowly lowers back to the ground.

3 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 36"-52"
Height To Ride With Adult: N/A

Those who normally go with the flow are encouraged to rock the boat a little this year at the Fair. This little tugboat spins, dips, and peaks like riding an ocean swell. The Rock N Tug seats approximately 20 individuals so parents can take to the high seas with their children.

5 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 42"

Experience the graceful, gentle ride of a baby kangaroo carried in the safety of his mother’s pouch. Four Kangaroos welcome children and parents aboard for a smooth ride. Passengers sit inside each kangaroo and as the ride turns, each kangaroo slowly revolves as well.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 32"
Height To Ride With Adult: 32"

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.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 44"
Height To Ride With Adult: 44"

Passengers are invited to climb aboard coffin like carriages which seat two passengers at a time. When the operator engages the ride, passengers creep along a winding track which takes them to Welcome to my Nightmare Carnival. Complete darkness awaits riders as their carriage navigates twists and turns.

4 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"

The Firehouse is an all-time favorite to the little ones. Fun for the whole family. Featuring walk through punching bags, a cargo net climb and many more features will keep the littlest of visitors wanting to come back for more.

3 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 32-56"
Height To Ride With Adult: NA

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.

3 Tickets

Height To Ride Alone: 42"
Height To Ride With Adult: 36"