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The thrill of the ride
Fair-goers enjoy variety of mechanical thrills
102011 FAIR RIDES
Patrons at the 2011 Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair try out the Vertigo Thursday. The ride is one of many offered at the 50th annual fair this week at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds.
Speed, thrills, flashing lights and lots of motion brought screams, laughter and a few green faces Friday night as the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair enjoyed its 50th aniversary. The scene was a far cry from the first Fairs in Bulloch County; instead of a few small thrill rides, the midway is crammed with dozens of large thrill rides, exciting kiddie rides and rows upon rows of games of chance.The Fair is made up of a variety of exhibits, displays, and attractions, but the midway is usually where the action - and the largest crowd - can be found. Amusements of America, owned by the Five Vivona Brothers, has been bringing thrills to the Fair for 33 years now, and boasts one of the largest and most exciting midways in the country.As the line stretched around the Bonzai, a ride consisting of two arms with several seats at the end, riders giggled in anticipation.
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