THE CARNIVAL
Endless Thrills!
The Great Frederick Fair is pleased to welcome Reithoffer Shows back for their 29th consecutive year of providing the carnival rides this year.
JACK PASS – ADVANCED SALE ONLY – SALES ENDED FRIDAY, 9/15 at 5 PM (No Refunds)
IF You purchased a Jack Pass, you can use it on any 1 day of the 2023 Fair: It will scan ONCE at the Gate and
ONCE at the Carnival Wristband Office.
CARNIVAL HOURS (Scroll Down to see the Daily Ride Promotions)
Friday, 9/15 5pm – Close
Saturday, 9/16 10am – Close
Sunday, 9/17 12 Noon- Close (Sensory Friendly Hours 12 noon – 2 pm)
Monday, 9/18 2pm – Close
Tuesday, 9/19 2pm – Close
Wednesday, 9/20 2pm – Close
Thursday, 9/21 2pm – Close
Friday, 9/22 10am – Close
Saturday, 9/23 10am – Close
A select number of kiddie rides will open on Wednesday 9/20 and Thursday 9/21 starting at 12:30 p.m.
Schedule subject to change.
RIDES & REQUIREMENTS
Bear Affair | 3 tickets
36″ or more unless with adult
Bumble Bee Bop | 3 tickets
36″ minimum unless with adult
Circus Train | 3 tickets
36″ minimum
Classic Carousel | 4 tickets
42″ or more unless with adult
Dizzy Dragon | 3 tickets
36″ minimum unless with an adult
Drive-In | 3 tickets
32″ minimum with an adult
36″ minimum without an adult
Dutch Wheel | 5 tickets
42″ minimum without an adult
Fire Chief | 3 tickets
36″ minimum unless with adult
Fun Slide | 3 tickets
36″ – 42″ minimum with an adult
42″ minimum without an adult
Helicopter | 3 tickets
36″ minimum
Himalaya / 5 tickets
42″ minimum with an adult 52″ without an adult
Iron Dragon | 3 tickets
42-48″ minimum unless with adult
Inferno / 5 tickets 48″ minimum 6’6″ maximum
Jump Around | 3 tickets 36″ minimum
Kiddie Carousel / 3 tickets 30″ minimum unless with an adult
Kiddie Scrambler / 3 tickets 36″ minimum/48″ maximum
Lolly Swing | 3 tickets
36″ minimum
Madagascar A / 3 tickets 36″ minimum
Magic Maze | 3 tickets
36″ minimum with an adult
Mini Himalaya | 3 tickets
36″ minimum with an adult
42″ minimum without an adult
Monkey Mayhem/ 3 tickets 36″ minimum without an adult
Orbiter | 4 tickets
48″ minimum
Pharaoh’s Fury | 4 tickets
48″ minimum
Pirate Ship / 3 tickets 36″ minimum
Rampage | 6 tickets
48″ minimum with an adult
51″ minimum without an adult
Ring of Fire | 5 tickets
48″ minimum with an adult
52″ minimum without an adult
Scooter | 4 tickets
42″ minimum – as a passenger
52″ minimum – as a driver
Sizzler | 4 tickets
42″ minimum with an adult
Spiderman | 3 tickets
36-42″ with adult
42″ minimum without adult
Star Command | 3 tickets
36″ minimum unless with an adult
Starship 3000 | 4 tickets
42″ minimum
The Beast | 8 tickets
55″ minimum
77″ maximum
Tilt a Whirl | 4 tickets
46″ minimum without an adult
Tornado | 5 tickets
60″ minimum
Truck Stop | 3 tickets
36″minimum unless with an adult
No passengers
Typhoon | 4 tickets
42-48″ minimum with adult
48″ without adult
Vertigo | 5 tickets
48″ minimum
Wacky Worm | 4 tickets
36″ minimum with an adult
42″ minimum without an adult
Zipper | 4 tickets
48″ minimum
GREAT GAMES
Balloon Bust
Balloonarama
Water Race
Bottle Up
Cork Gun
Duck Pond
Fishy Fish
Game
Gold Fish
Hi Striker
Kiddie Hi Striker
Long Range Basket Ball
Mini Basket Ball
Water Race
SPECIAL RIDE PROMOTIONS
Friday, 9/15, 5 PM – Close
Wristbands $30
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking.
Saturday, 9/16, 10 AM – Close
Wristbands $30
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking.
Sunday, 9/17, 12 noon – 2 PM – Sensory Friendly Hours
Lights & Music will be turned down for a low-sensory enjoyable experience for all from 12 noon – 2 p.m.!
Regular ride prices apply. (NO WRISTBANDS SOLD ON SITE. ONLY WRISTBANDS available to those with pre-purchased Jack Passes)
Carnival Hours on this day are from 12 noon – Close
Monday, 9/18, 2 PM – Close
Wristband $30
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking
Tuesday, 9/19, 2 PM – Close
$60 Carload Special from 2 p.m. to close.
Parking in Lot D required (off Monocacy Blvd.)
$60 for up to 8 passengers buckled up in your vehicle. (1 admission & 1 wristband per person)
Regular prices apply if not participating in the Carload Special.
Wednesday, 9/20, 2 PM – Close
Wristband $30.
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking
Thursday, 9/21, 2 PM – Close
Wristband $30. Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking
Friday, 9/22, 10 AM – 5 PM
KIDS DAY
(NO WRISTBANDS SOLD ON SITE. ONLY WRISTBANDS available to those with pre-purchased Jack Passes)
All rides reduced by 1 ticket from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Regular Prices after 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9/23, 10 AM – Close
Carnival update: No Wristbands due to forecast.
The forecast is looking “wet” for Saturday 9/23.
To avoid disappointment should intermittent shut downs occur, Wristbands will NOT be sold on site Sat. 9/23.
Jack passes CAN be redeemed but please keep in mind.
See $60 carload special for exact details. Participants must park in Lot D off Monocacy Boulevard. There is a Free shuttle to the entrance at Gate 4A. Buses are not included in this promotion.
All rides are reduced by one coupon during the hours listed above on Friday, September 22 ONLY.
Promotions and pricing subject to change.
Sheet tickets on sale daily in the carnival midway!
