Syracuse,
NY – July 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / Fans of amusement rides should
prepare for an exciting time at the 2014
Great New York State Fair, as plans are taking shape for the all new
Wade Shows Midway, Acting State Fair Director Troy Waffner said Wednesday
(June 25). As a special get-acquainted event to mark the new Midway, Wade
Shows will offer free rides from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on opening day,
August 21.
The Midway will for the first
time, offer ride-all-day wristbands every day of the Fair. Previously,
all-day wristbands were only available on some weekdays. Advance sale wristbands
priced at $20 provide a $5 savings over regular weekday prices and $10
over weekend prices. Fairgoers who plan to spend four days or more at the
Midway can save even more by buying the $70 Mega Pass, which is good every
day of the Fair.
Waffner also noted that the
Fair was notified that the 10-year contract between the Fair and Wade Shows
received final approval from the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
Once a bid is awarded, it is customary for parties to move forward in preparing
for the implementation of that contract, pending approval from OSC. Planning
did proceed during this interim period, and the Midway is right on track
for a smooth launch on August 21.
“We’re thrilled that this
is now official, and we believe Fairgoers should be, too. These specials
are just great news for fairgoers and Wade Shows will be ready on day one
to amaze and entertain nearly a million visitors at this year’s Fair. We’re
right on target and this year’s Midway will be both an eye-popping and
thrilling experience for fairgoers,” Waffner said.
“We’ve been hard at work
planning the greatest midway in the long history of the New York State
Fair. Preparations are well underway and I think the people of New York
will be amazed by what they see. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve got
planned,” said Frank Zaitshik, owner of Wade Shows.
Wade Shows will bring
at least 63 rides to the Fair, including five of the most exciting rides,
called “super-spectacular” rides. Among the rides:
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The RC-48 roller coaster, which
will be the largest roller coaster ever to appear at the Fair. Wade Shows
owns the two largest traveling coasters in America and the RC-48 is one
of them.
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The Crazy Mouse roller coaster,
which adds a spinning seat to the thrills of going up and down the coaster
rails.
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The Enterprise, a spinning,
tilting kind of Ferris wheel that falls into the super-spectacular category
and which will mark a return of the ride to the Fair.
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Mega Drop, the world’s largest
portable drop tower.
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Two Kiddielands, one of which
will include Wade’s newest ride for younger thrillseekers, Charlie Copter.
Wade also promises a beautified
Midway, and will provide more landscaping than ever to the area. The landscaping
will be purchased from a local vendor. There’ll be more shaded seating,
and misting stations to help people cool off on the hottest days. Wade
plans to emphasize New York products, buying as much food as possible for
its vending booths from New York farms and providing New York-themed prizes
in at least one game booth. All of Wade’s booths will sport a consistent
look and its employees will wear uniforms.
The New
York State Fair, operated by the New
York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, runs from August
21 – September 1, 2014. The Fair’s mission, reflected in its 2014 theme,
“Summer’s Best in Show,” is to showcase the best of New York agriculture
while providing top-quality entertainment. This year’s tagline – “New Attractions,
Old Favorites, Timeless Fun” – highlights the more than two dozen new events
and attractions and the expansion or enhancement of several Fairgoer favorites.
In addition to the annual
New York State Fair, the Fairgrounds host dozens of agricultural events
throughout the year, including some of the Northeast’s most prestigious
horse and livestock shows.
The home of the Great New
York State Fair is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates
all year. A year-round schedule of events is available on the Fair’s
website.
Find The Great
New York State Fair on Facebook, follow @NYSFair
on Twitter, and enjoy photos from the Fair at Flickr.com/photos/NYSFair.
Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for the Great New York
State Fair at statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.
Media Contacts:
Joe
Morrissey
Public Information Officer
NYS Department of Agriculture
& Markets
518-457-0752
Dave
Bullard
Public Relations
New York State Fair
315-487-7711 x 1377 |