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2026 Midway Schedule

Step right up! The Midway features quality family fun for all ages! Get your fill of carnival rides (for the littles all the way up to daring adults), classic fair foods, and friendly games of all kinds.

Midway hours, including closing times, are subject to change.

Tickets

During the Fair, ride tickets are only available for purchase onsite at the Midway. Cost is $1.50 per ticket or 40 tickets for $50, and rides require 3-6 tickets per person depending on the ride. Required chaperones are free ONLY on the Merry-go-round, Sizzler, Scooters, Fun Slide and Fun Houses.

Date Event Start Time   End Time
Wed 8/12 Midway opens
Hours may vary.
2:00 pm
Wed 8/12 Midway special: Ride cost reduced by 1 ticket
This offer not valid with pre-sale ride tickets.
2:00 pm 6:00 pm
        
Thu 8/13 Midway opens
Hours may vary.
12:00 pm
Thu 8/13 Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35
Wristbands can be purchased at the ticket booths in the Midway on the days the special is offered
12:00 pm 10:00 pm
        
Fri 8/14 Midway opens
Hours may vary.
12:00 pm
Fri 8/14 Midway special: All rides cost 2 tickets
This offer not valid with pre-sale ride tickets.
12:00 pm 4:00 pm
        
Sat 8/15 Midway opens
Hours may vary.
12:00 pm
        
Sun 8/16 Midway opens
Hours may vary.
12:00 pm
Sun 8/16 Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35
Wristbands can be purchased at the ticket booths in the Midway on the days the special is offered
12:00 pm 8:00 pm

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the Zipper ride at the Carver County Fair midway
a girl with pigtails prepares to throw a ball in a carnival game at the Carver County Fair midway
Tippy the cow on the Carver County Fair midway