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MAJOR RIDES AND SHOWS 

The Viper (New to Butler Amusements for 2008)

The brand new Viper ride is the most 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

Riders must be 48” tall to ride

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!

Riders must be at least 46” tall to ride alone

The Grand Carousel

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!

Riders must be at least 42” tall to ride alone or 36” tall with an adult

 

Hip Hop Funhouse (Brand new to Butler Amusements in 2008)

Hip Hop Funhouse takes you on a musical journey of epic proportions. A walk-through attraction, Hip Hop  is a thrilling trip through a maze of unusual sights and sounds! Inside and out, Hip Hop Funhouse is an eye-catching show, complete with music, lights and picturesque scenery! Day or night, Hip Hop is a favorite of funhouse enthusiasts.

Riders must be at least 48” tall to ride

 

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.”

Riders must be at least 42” tall to ride alone

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. 

Riders must be at least 50” tall to ride alone

Slide

The Solano County Fair has been a playground for kids of all ages for over 50 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.

Riders must be 42” tall to ride

Crazy Train

Buckle your seatbelts; this is going to be one crazy train ride! Passengers board the Crazy Train, two to a seat, and after the doors close, the train begins to move down the track. But this is no ordinary train ride as suddenly, the entire track starts to revolve! The train continues on, upside down and then just as it recovers, the track continues revolving. As exciting to watch as it is to ride, the Crazy Train guarantees excitement.

Riders must be 54” to ride

Morbid Manor

Morbid Manor- 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 inside the Morbid Manor. Complete darkness awaits riders as their carriage navigates twists and turns. Only the bravest return from the Morbid Manor.

Must be 36” to ride

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