Thursday, September 13, 2012

Taking Advantage Of Fun Filled Carnival Midways

By Shari Swanson


County and state fairs provide us a way to get out of our routines. They do not just offer us a time to get together with our family to have some fun. There are also so many rides available to test our courage and adventurous selves in carnival midways.

The term midway was first coined in 1893. This was during the time when Chicago held its first world fair with a midway set up in Midway Plaisance. Midway Plaisance then contained a lot of rides including the world famous Ferris wheel. Since then, every place where the entertainment is concentrated is referred to as a midway.

Up to date, the idea of putting up midways during fairs has persisted. It has become very common for kids around the county or state to feel very excited when fairs are about to come. This is because it is the only time they get to experience the thrill of fun rides and win lots of prizes all to themselves.

The setting up rides, the hiring of personnel, the prizes, concessions and games are often catered to by just one company when a fair decides to put up a midway. To make sure everyone enjoys a safe ride, it is very important for the equipment to be all modern. Moreover, the personnel should be customer oriented and properly oriented to be well recognized.

Your state will usually plan for a fair months before the scheduled date. You can get lucky if a midway will be set up for everyone. To date, the State Fair of North Carolina by far sets up the biggest midway in the entire U. S., which means more enjoyment for every citizen.

Just make sure you have money to pay for the rides when you decide to enjoy yourselves inside the midway. Of course, do not forget to ask about the safety of the rides, as there are general exclusions especially for those who are suffering from heart diseases and the like. Maximize what you have by touring around the midway too, as there are lots of games to enjoy.

Indeed, if you want to spend a day off of entertainment and fun, you might as well visit carnival midways during your state or county fair. You will enjoy lots of rides as well as games there together with your family. It is a good time for your family to be spending time with each other.




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