Carnival Rides at North Florida Fair

Don’t miss the thrills, spills, drops, turns, loops and swoops! Below is a list of Rides you’ll see this fall!

2026 RIDES LIST

Claw – 48” minimum, 77” maximum, 220 lb. maximum
Cliffhanger – 46” minimum
Construction Zone – 42” minimum unless accompanied by an adult
Cuckoo Haus – 41” minimum

Crazy Cars – 42” minimum
Double Carousel – 43” minimum, unless accompanied by an adult
Dream Wheel – 40” minimum, 40” – 56” must be accompanied by an adult
Fireball – 48” minimum
Fire Chief – 42” minimum to ride alone

George of the Jungle Funhouse – 40” minimum
Giant Wheel – 48” minimum, unless accompanied by an adult
Go Gator – 42″ minimum
Haunted Mansion – 42” minimum, 36” – 42” may ride with an adult

Helicopter – 36″ minimum - 58" maximum
High Voltage Inflate – 36″ minimum
Himalaya – 48-60” may ride with an adult, 60"+ may ride alone

Merry-Go-Round – 42” minimum, unless accompanied by an adult

Mini Crazy Dance – 42″ to ride
Mini Himalaya – 42” minimum, unless accompanied by an adult
Mini Indy – 40″ to drive, 36″ to ride with adult
Mini Teacups – 36” minimum unless accompanied by an adult
Monkey Maze – 42” minimum, 36” – 42” may ride with an adult
Musik Express – 52” minimum, 78” maximum
Pirate – 48” minimum, 39” – 48” may ride with an adult on an inside seat
Pop-A-Wheelie – 36″ minimum unless accompanied by an adult
Quad Runner – 34” minimum, 54” maximum
Red Baron – 36” minimum to ride alone, 54” maximum
Renegade Fun House – 36″ to ride with adult, 42″ to ride alone
Scooter (Bumper Cars) – 48” minimum to drive, 42” minimum to ride

Side-By-Side – 34” minimum, 54” maximum
Sizzler – 42-52” with an adult, 52”+ may ride alone

Sky Flyer – 48” minimum, 79” maximum
Starship 2000 – 42″ minimum
Super Slide – 42” to ride alone
Thunderbolt – 42” minimum

Tempest – 48″ minimum
Tilt-A-Whirl – 46” minimum, unless accompanied by an adult
Tornado – 42″ minimum
Volkswagon – 36” minimum, 54” maximum,
Wacky Worm – 42” minimum, 36” – 42” may ride with an adult
Wave Swinger – 42” minimum, 230 lb. maximum
Zero Gravity – 42” minimum, 77” maximum
Zipper – 48” minimum
Zyklon – 56” minimum, over 72” must fit properly in restraints, 209+ lbs. must ride alone

2026 KIDDIE MIDWAY RIDES LIST

Bungee Jump – 36″ to ride, additional cost
Circus Train – 36” minimum, under 36” may ride with an adult
Dino-Go-Round – 36” minimum, 1 year and up may ride with an adult

Dizzy Dragon – 42” minimum, 36” may ride with an adult
Jolly Roger – 36” to ride with adult

Kiddie Carousel – 36″ to ride unless with adult
MarioLand – 40” minimum, 60” maximum
Playstation

Side By Side – 32″ minimum - 54" maximum

Tea Cup – 36″ to ride unless with adult

RIDE WISE, RIDE SAFE

The James E. Strates Shows as been providing family entertainment for more than a century. When it comes to amusement ride and attraction safety there is no higher priority for the Strates team. Strates Shows’ “Ride Wise, Ride Safe” program reminders riders that they play an important role in a safe midway experience.

* Observe Operation Of The Attraction To Determine If The Experience Is Appropriate For You Or Your Child.
* Read All Posted Rider Requirements And Safety Rules.

* Observe Age, Height & Weight Requirements.
* Follow Instructions Of Ride Operator.
* Use Safety Equipment Such As Seat Belts, Shoulder Harness Or Lab Bar When Provided.
* Stay seated until the ride has come to a complete stop and until the ride operator has given permission to leave the ride.
* Do not run on ride platforms or on the midway
* Properly Use And Adjust All Personal Restraints.
* Keep Entire Body And Limbs Inside Ride At All Times.
* Leave All Loose Items With Non-Rider Or Stow Off-Ride.
* Parents Or Responsible Companions Assume Responsibility For Compliance To All Safety Guidelines and Rider Restrictions.

* Carnival ride availability subject to change *

2026 RIDES PHOTOS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bungee Jump

$$ only, does not take tickets

Circus Train

36" min., under 36" may ride with an adult

Claw

48” Minimum, 77” Maximum

Cliffhanger

46” Minimum

Construction Zone

42" minimum accompanied by adult

Cuckoo Haus

42” Minimum

Dino-Go-Round

36" min., 1 year and up may ride with an adult

Dizzy Dragon

42” Minimum, 36" may ride with an adult

Double Carousel

42” min. unless accompanied by an adult

Dream Wheel

40" minimum, 40-56" must be accompanied by an adult

Family Swinger

Fireball

48" minimum

Fire Chief

42” min. unless accompanied by an adult

The Force

Giant Wheel

48” min. unless accompanied by an adult

Go Gator

42” Minimum

Haunted Mansion

42” minimum unless accompanied by an adult

High Voltage

36” Minimum

Himalaya

48"-60" with an adult - 60"+ may ride alone

Jolly Caterpillar

Jumbo

36" minimum unless with an adult

Merry Go Round

42" minimum unless accompanied by an adult

Mini Himalaya

42" minimum unless accompanied by an adult

Mini Indy

40" to drive, 36" to ride with an adult

Mini Teacups

36" minimum unless accompanied by an adult

Monkey Maze

42" minimum, 36-42" may ride with an adult

Musik Express

52” minimum age 8, 72" minimum

Pirate

48" minimum, 39-47" may ride with adult in inside seat

Pop-A-Wheelie

36" minimum or 58" maximum

Quad Runners

34" minimum, 54" maximum

Red Baron

36” minimum , 54” maximum

Renegade

36" to ride with adult, 42" to ride alone

Ring of Fire

Rockstar

42" minimum, 300 lb. maximum

Scooter (Bumper Cars)

48” min. to drive, 42" min. to ride

Sky Flyer

48” minimum, 79” maximum

Starship 2000

42" minimum

Super Slide

42” minimum unless accompanied by an adult

Teacups

36" minimum unless with adult

Thunder Bolt

42” minimum

Tilt-A-Whirl

46” minimum unless accompanied by an adult

Tornado

42” minimum

Tractors

36" minimum, 54" maximum

Volkswagons

36" minimum, 54" maximum

Wacky Worm Coaster

42” minimum, 36” minimum with an adult

Wave Swinger

42” minimum

Zero Gravity

42" minimum, 77" maximum

Zipper

48” minimum

Zyklon

56” minimum

**Carnival ride access is subject to availability, individual ride accessibility requirements, and current safety conditions. All riders must meet applicable safety requirements as determined by ride operators.**