All the amuesment rides are owned and
maintained by the Sharptown Fire Department.
SKYFIGHTER
Flying through the air on the ever popular "Sky Fighter" just like some of their favorite cartoon heroes. |  |
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 | PONY-CARTS
Mangels Antique Pony Carts |
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KIDDIE-WHIP
Just the right size for that too small for... and not big enough for... child wanting to show their independence. Take a scenic winding route through "Turnpike" country. Lots to keep the imagination busy even after the eyes begin to close for the evening ride home.
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 | MERRY-GO-ROUND
The Carousel located at the Sharptown Carnival Grounds is believed to be a C.W. Parker
built sometime around the depression.
In 1925 the C.W. Parker factory began phasing out the wooden carved
horses, and began creating the aluminum cast figures. Although they
continued to refurbish old machines with the wooden horses, by 1930 they
were casting all aluminum horses on the carousels.
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HAMPTON ANTIQUE CARS
Everyone seems to be able to drive one except your wee one. At the Carnival - the Rules of the Road change.
For the "Wee Ones" wanting to get behind the wheel of their own car. Get ready to capture that nonchalant wave of the hand and that great big smile
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 | SPACE TRAIN
Train |
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WACKY WORM
Developed in the 1950's by Alan Herschell |  |
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 | FIRE ENGINES
Fire Engines |
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 | FERRIS WHEEL
The ever thrilling Ferris Wheel, manufactured by ELI Bridge, keeps them coming back again and again for that "Birds Eye View. |
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TILT-A-WHIRL
The Tilt-A-Whirl, manufactured by Sellner Manufacturing, has remained a classic ride on the American midway since its creation in the late 1920's. Riders choose to sit in one of the seven spacious tubs; as the ride rotates, the tubs whirl around as they travel throughout the hilly circular track.
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 | SUPER SLIDE
The Super Slide has been a popular attraction on many American Midways for the past decade. Riders love to slide down this 90' long slide!
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SCRAMBLER
The Scrambler, manufactured by ELI Bridge, consists of three sweep arms, each of which supports four cars. Each car seats two to three guests. The arms revolve in a clockwise direction while the cars revolve in a counter-clockwise direction around the arms.
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 | TORNADO
The Tornado, manufactured by Wisdom Industries of Colorado, is a 32-passenger family ride, which riders are able to participate in the ride! As the ride begins to spin, riders care capable of spinning each of the 8 tubs. When the ride reaches its full speed, it rises at a slight angle, causing the tubs to swing out as they spin!
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