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Santa Clara County Fair - 2026
Carnival Rides & Games
30 rides · 32 games · Fun for every age & thrill level
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Alien Abduction
A spinning, high-altitude experience that sends riders into orbit above the midway.
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Avenger
An intense vertical ride that launches riders to towering heights over the midway.
No single riders
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Baja Buggies
Baja Buggies brings a playful off-road adventure to the kiddie area!
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Block City
A colorful, kid-friendly fun house that invites young adventurers into a world of big imagination.
No open toed shoes
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Buggin’ Around
Buggin Around is a cheerful kids' ride full of gentle motion and big laughs!
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Bumper Cars
Classic midway fun - fast-paced laughs and friendly collisions for all ages.
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Cub Swing
Cub Swings lets little ones soar and sway in the most adorable way!
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Cub Wheel
Cub Wheel lifts little adventurers on a gentle, circular journey above the midway!
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Dizzy Dragons
Dizzy Dragons is a whimsical kids' ride that unleashes fun around every turn!
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Frog Hopper
Frog Hopper is a playful kids' ride that delivers big smiles with little hops!
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Fun Slide
Fun Slide is a classic kids' attraction that delivers instant smiles and nonstop laughter!
No open toed shoes
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Grand Carousel
A timeless classic - beautifully crafted with gleaming lights and a rich, nostalgic atmosphere.
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Hyperdrive
Hyperdrive whirls you into dizzying excitement with multi-direction spinning action!
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Jokers Remix
8 colorful spheres, each seating up to 4 riders - you're in control of the madness!
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Madagascar
Madagascar is a lively, kid-friendly walk-through adventure packed with fun and exploration!
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Mardi Gras
Two stories of fun - start with a mirror maze, then laugh your way through wacky mirrors upstairs.
No open toed shoes
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Phantom’s Revenge
A thrilling family-friendly swinging ship ride that brings classic fair excitement to life!
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Pharoah’s Fury
Pharaoh's Fury swings you into ancient excitement with every rise and drop!
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Rampage
Rampage is a bold, double-wheel carnival thrill that turns heads on the midway!
No single riders
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Saddle Up
Saddle Up is a whirlwind of fun for the little ones!
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Star Fighter
The Star Fighter launches riders into a dynamic aerial adventure like no other!
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Super Shot
Super Shot towers over the midway with heart-pounding vertical thrills!
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Super Sonic
Super Sonic is a high-speed spinning thrill perfect for kids and families!
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Turtles
Turtle Race brings playful competition and fun thrills to the little ones!
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Vertigo
Vertigo Swings launches riders into sky-high excitement with a thrilling spin!
No open toed shoes
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Wacky Worm
A classic wave-action coaster delivering fun and excitement for the whole family!
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Wacky Worm Coaster
A joyful introduction to roller coaster fun for kids and families alike!
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Yellow Giant Wheel
Take your ride to new heights - breathtaking views from the top of the Giant Wheel.
No single riders (12+ solo)
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Zipper
A true classic - riders flip, spin, and soar end-over-end in a rush of pure adrenaline.
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Zombie Circus
A spine-chilling fun house walk-through - a twisted circus overrun by the undead.
No open toed shoes
Showing 32 games
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4-In-1
Includes Mini Hoops, Mini Balloon Pop, Mini Water Race, and Mini Gold Fish. Perfect for tight spaces!
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Balloon Blast
Toss a dart at colorful balloons. 1 Pop = Small Prize, all the way up to Choice for 12 Pops.
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Balloon Center
Center-style game facing both sides — nonstop pops and midway excitement from every angle.
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Balloon Line-Up Trailer
High-energy line-up balloon game with rows of bright, colorful balloons just waiting to pop.
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Big Balloon Store
Massive wall-to-wall balloon game — a true midway showpiece. Pick a dart and pop big!
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Duck Pond
Kids fish a floating duck from the pond to reveal a small, medium, or large surprise prize.
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Gator-Done
Hook a tiny gator from the pond, flip it over, and claim your small, medium, or large prize!
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Goblet Toss
Toss a ball onto a platform of circular cutouts — where it lands reveals your reward.
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Gold Fish Center 2
Classic ping pong ball toss into water bowls — nostalgic, simple, and endlessly entertaining.
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Gone Fishing
Reel in a tiny fish from the pond and flip it over to reveal your small, medium, or large prize.
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Lucky Ducky
Fish out a duck from the pond and reveal a small, medium, or large surprise with every pull!
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Mini Basketball
Kid-sized hoops for little players — step up and sink a shot to win big on the midway!
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Mystery Bag
Reach in and fish out a mystery bag — each one hides a small, medium, or large prize inside.
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Ring-A-Duck
Toss rings at floating ducks bobbing along — land one perfectly around a duck to win!
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VIP 3-n-1
One beautiful setup, three games: Baseball, Basketball, or Football — you choose your challenge!
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Balloon Water Race
Grab a water gun and race up to 20 players — blast a steady stream at your target to win. Min 2 players.
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Beer Bottle Bust
Grab a baseball and take aim at stacked bottles — test your throw and bust those bottles!
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Big Water Race
Up to 16 players race head-to-head with water guns — push your marker to the top first to win!
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Break-A-Bottle
Massive line-up game — grab a baseball and smash rows of glass bottles in a big, bold showdown.
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Break-A-Plate
Hurl hacky sacks at stacked plates — more plates broken means a bigger prize. Loud and satisfying!
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Cup Pong
Toss lightweight balls toward a grid of cups — simple to play, challenging to master for all ages.
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Gold Fish Center 1
Gently toss ping pong balls to land one in a water bowl and win a real goldfish. Harder than it looks!
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Water Race Spyro
Up to 16 players with water guns race head-to-head — blast your way to the top and claim the win!
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Big Basketball Hoops
Six hoops, premium prizes. Sink the perfect shot to win jerseys or giant stuffed animals.
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Bottle Up
Maneuver a ring on a string to stand a glass bottle upright on a tilted platform. Steady and precise wins.
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Hang Man
Hang as long as you can — the longer you hold on, the bigger the prize. Are you strong enough?
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Hi-Striker
Grab the giant hammer, swing with all your might, and ring the bell at the top for the big prize!
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Hoops
Four colorful basketball hoops — sink a ball in any one and win a prize instantly. Classic midway game.
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Machine Gun
Fire a pellet gun at a small red star target — shoot it out completely to win. Speed and precision!
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Ring-A-Bottle
Toss rings at standing glass bottles — hook one perfectly around a bottle to claim your win.
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Soccer
Kick the ball and knock down all three goalie targets. Power, accuracy, and timing take the prize.
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Tubs
Bounce a ball into an angled tub without letting it roll back out. Easy to play, tricky to master!



