![]() ![]() But the machine itself was brought to the Ohio State Fair by Amusements of America, the same company that facilitates the miniscule-by-comparison Strawberry Fair in Oceanport, as well as hundreds of other state fairs and local carnivals all over the Eastern United States.Ī mere 10 days before this incident, Dominic Vivona Jr., the CFO of Amusements of America, granted Thrillist an interview about the enduring allure of their traveling amusement park rides, and why these quaint mechanical diversions continue to appeal to the masses. The incident was determined to have been the result of "excessive corrosion on the interior of the gondola support beam," according to the ride's manufacturer, the Netherlands-based KMG. Several victims remain in critical condition. Then, as most of you probably know, a ride called the Fire Ball malfunctioned on July 27 at the Ohio State Fair, injuring seven people, and killing one man, Tyler Jarrell. After eating my weight in funnel cake, failing to win any jumbo Rasta bananas, and getting a scenic view of the beachy sprawl from the ubiquitous Ferris wheel, I finished my reporting and was set to publish my personal, sentimental look into this enduring summer tradition. The Strawberry Fair's rides are schlepped around the States via Amusements of America, the world's largest purveyor of mobile rides. I'd made this jaunt back to my old stomping, riding, and eating grounds in June to research a story about the current state of traveling amusement parks - a dreamy slice of Americana that's still surprisingly thriving in New Jersey and fairgrounds across the country. Every summer growing up, I'd spend several nights here, breaking the rules on the Gravitron (riding upside-down is not encouraged), climbing aboard nausea-incubators like the Ring of Fire, and trying (unsuccessfully) to get carnies to buy me beer. The Strawberry Fair is an annual tradition in Oceanport, New Jersey. This lightning-fast ride gave me some good screams but gave 12-year-old, Liam Wheeler of Woodruff, the thrill he wanted.Nothing much had changed at the Strawberry Fair since I was a kid - except for the addition of a booth selling fidget spinners in the center of the fairgrounds. I put my fear aside and hopped on "The Ring of Fire," a high-speed, looping rollercoaster that brings riders 60 feet into the air. The fair offers a variety of rides, from twists and turns for adrenaline chasers, to slow and steady rides that still offer that thrill. If you are a carnival ride enthusiast, the Piedmont Interstate Fair has you covered. "Ring of Fire" and "No Limit" highlight rides ![]() Here are things you should experience when you plan your visit to the fair. The neon lights from the signs illuminated the sky above people walking around. 16 at 575 Fairgrounds Road, in Spartanburg.įamilies walked through the fairgrounds with children eager to get on the fast rides. The smell of carnival food and the sights and sounds of the rides and children laughing couldn't help but get you in a good mood for some fun. It was like a taste of nostalgia walking into the opening day of the Piedmont Interstate Fair on Tuesday, Oct.11. View Gallery: Piedmont Interstate Fair comes to Spartanburg ![]()
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