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Century Carousel

For decades, audiences have been awed by the beautifully handcrafted majesty of the carousel. To witness The Century 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!

Cliff Hanger

The Cliff Hanger 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”.

Ferris Wheel

Eagle 16 - A staple of the American Midway, this 16-seat ferris wheel has eight front facing cars holding two riders in each. It offers both a gentle ride around the 360-degree vertical circle and a thrilling view, as riders are lifted high above the ground and able to see for miles.

Footloose

Thrill-seekers have touted this ride as one of the Midway’s “craziest!” On the Footloose the ride’s two gigantic arms loop counter-clockwise to each other, turning completely upside down. Riders are secured by over the shoulder harnesses while their legs dangle free in the open air. This ride is sure to thrill even the bravest of riders.

Freak Out

This new ride boasts an energy efficient light package utilizing LED's which produce clear bright color while using 90% less power to operate. Towering at 70 feet, the Freak Out seats 16 persons 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.

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! 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.

Raptor

The Raptor has a familiar look of the classic scrambler, but with an extra special kick that multiplies the fun and excitement. Four arms are connected to seats in pods of three. Each pod of seats spin counterclockwise while the entire arm turns counterclockwise giving riders the feeling of being in the center of a crazy vortex. The Raptor has 18 seats each holding 2 adults per seat.

Rock Star

Our rockin’ themed ride will light up the midway to the delight of fair-goers. 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.

Ring of Fire

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 that 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.

Scrambler

Zig and zag your way to an amazing time on the Scrambler. Families delight as they spin in two directions at the same time. The Scrambler has 12 seats each seat capable of holding 3 people. The main frame spins as each arm of seats spins independently, creating a feeling of funky flight. The Scrambler also features Deluxe Lighting and programmed incandescent “Ultra Lights.”

Shake Up

The Shake up was manufactured in England and it stands 45 feet high and has 6-4 passenger seats. Passengers sit in one of four seats on the outside edge of the ride. As the Shake Up begins to rise, six sets of seats begin to spin. Up, down, and around passengers thrill to the sight and feel of Shake Up. There are only 8 Shake Ups on traveling carnivals in the United States.

Slide

The Silver Dollar Fair has been a playground for kids of all ages for years. And no playground would ever be complete without a slide! Kids of any age enjoy the thrill of this giant 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 squeal with delight as they sail to the bottom.

Super Shot Drop Tower

The world-class Super Shot Drop Tower is one of Butler Amusements' newest acquisitions. Unlike any other ride on our midway, the new 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 free-fall and riders experience G-Forces in excess of 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.

Thunderbolt

The Thunderbolt is an exciting high speed ride that travels in an undulating circular motion. Today's popular music pumps through the air as riders speed forward and then backward. The Thunderbolt features 18 self-loading 2-3 passenger seats to accommodate 36 adults or 54 children.

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!

Viper

The Viper is 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.

Voyager

Step into the future with the Voyager. Riders board what looks like a spaceship and step into virtual reality. The Voyager has a movie for riders to watch while it rocks them back and forth.

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.

Zillerator Coaster

Up, down and around aboard a car which seats four passengers it is 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.

Zipper

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 spins independently and the entire boom turns, too. Three times the action, backed by spectacular lighting bringing them back for more.