Family favorites
Colorful attractions that parents, children and grandparents can experience together — including a quiet ride high above the fairgrounds on the Ferris wheel.
Carnival & Midway
Lights, laughter and midway fun — open Thursday through Sunday.
Rides, rides, rides
No visit to the fair is complete without the midway
From the bright lights of the Ferris wheel to the cheerful music of the merry-go-round, the carnival offers excitement for fairgoers of all ages. Younger riders can enjoy gentler attractions made just for them, while adventurous guests can take on faster rides, spinning attractions and midway thrills.
Bring your family, meet your friends and enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of the fair.
Armbands — how they work
- $28.63 in advance, on sale from now until the day before the fair begins.
- $30.00 at the fair. The savings are substantial.
- Each armband is valid for one continuous six-hour period.
- Good during fair hours on any single day of the fair.
- The clock starts with your first ride.
- Good for all rides.
Height requirement: children must be at least 36 inches tall for most rides.
Carnival hours
- Thursday, Oct 86:00–11:00 PM
- Friday, Oct 91:00–11:00 PM
- Saturday, Oct 101:00–11:00 PM
- Sunday, Oct 111:00–6:00 PM
Carnival operating times and individual attraction availability may be affected by weather, maintenance or other operating conditions.
Find your kind of fun
Something for every rider
Rides for younger guests
Smaller riders can find age-appropriate attractions with plenty of smiles, music and motion — starting with the classic merry-go-round.
Midway thrills
Fairgoers looking for more excitement can seek out the faster, higher and more adventurous rides along the midway.
See you on the midway
Make the carnival part of your Guadalupe County Fair tradition. Ride, laugh, make memories and enjoy all the fun of the midway Thursday through Sunday.