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The 150 Celebration Wheel will be making its Midway North American debut at the South Carolina State Fair.<\/p>\n

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The South Carolina State Fair is kicking off its 150th<\/sup> annual 12-day event with a bang. North America Midway Entertainment will be unveiling seven new rides that are sure to get your heart pumping.<\/p>\n

This year’s main attraction will allow visitors to experience the fair from new heights. Midway will be debuting the “150 Celebration Wheel” for the first time in North America\u00a0<\/span>in honor of the fair\u2019s anniversary. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 150-foot-high wheel includes 36 temperature-regulated gondolas, each carrying up to six people. The high-flying trip will offer riders a birds-eye view of Williams-Brice\u00a0Stadium and Columbia. Gregg “Scooter” Korek, vice-president of client relations with North American Midway, said the 150 Celebration Wheel isn\u2019t the only thing to get excited about when attending the State Fair.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seven brand new rides that we added to our arsenal this year for the South Carolina State Fair,\u201d Korek said.<\/p>\n

The Star Dancer 360 is one of Midway\u2019s \u201cspectacular\u201d rides, he said. The ride, which is a giant pendulum with seats at the bottom, swings\u00a0\u00a0back and forth, gaining momentum\u00a0until it loops 360 degrees,<\/span>\u00a0reaching heights of more than 70 feet.<\/p>\n

“The Star Dancer 360 is a spectacular that we took delivery of in March and is made for the hard-core rider and has been a smash with Midway riders,” Korek said.<\/p>\n

The fair will also feature\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>new adrenaline-inducing\u00a0thrill ride,\u00a0\u201cTwister.” The ride boasts dual-motion cars on an elevating platform that spins in a 360-degree motion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cMorbid Mansion\u201d will also be making its S.C. State Fair debut. Just in time for the Halloween season,\u00a0this leisurely ride gives off a haunted house feel that is meant to give riders a scare.<\/p>\n

While some\u00a0rides are customized\u00a0<\/b>towards the more adventurous rider, the State Fair is introducing<\/span><\/span>\u00a0new rides tailored\u00a0for children.<\/p>\n

\u201cFlivver\u201d puts children behind the wheel of replica Ford Model T cars, perfect for giving a children their first experience\u00a0behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

The new Double Decker Merry-Go-Round is 34 feet tall, compared to the 150-foot-tall Celebration Wheel.\u00a0<\/b>The ride has\u00a076 seats in an array of different seats including animal-themed zebras, elephants and rabbits, along with spinning bowls. Riders can also enjoy a view of the State Fair from the second floor of the merry-go-round.<\/p>\n

The “Red Baron” puts children in the cockpit of World War I-style fighter planes that fly about 6 feet above the ground. Pilots can also bring a co-pilot along for the ride if they choose.<\/p>\n

Finally, Midway will have \u201cLove Bugs\u201d up and running. This ride takes you\u00a0swooping through peaks and valleys to the sounds of lively music. While gentler than its counterpart, the Himalaya, Love Bugs will leave you feeling groovy.<\/p>\n

While the rides are new, Korek, the Midway executive, said he is a veteran of a State Fair he has long admired.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe first came here in 1987 and I have been here every one of those years,\u201d Korek said. \u201cWe have a deep and longstanding tradition with this fair and we love coming here because they do such a great job being involved in the community and putting on a great fair.”<\/p>\n

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The new ride “Star Dancer 360” falls into the spectacular ride category, according to North American Midway Entertainment executive Gregg “Scooter” Korek.<\/p>\n

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Gregg “Scooter” Korek, vice-president of client relations with North American Midway, said Midway first came to the S.C. State Fair in 1987.<\/p>\n

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“Twister” falls into Midway’s definition of “spectacular” ride.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The new ride, “Morbid Mansion,” is a horror-themed ride on a winding track that is coming to the S.C. State Fair just in time for the Halloween season.<\/p>\n

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A new ride called Flivver” allows children to get behind the wheel on an antique car replica while enjoying a leisurely ride on winding tracks.<\/p>\n

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The Double-Decker-Merry-Go-Round, a new ride at the State Fair, features 76 seats with an array of animals including zebras, elephants and rabbits, as well as spinning bowls.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Workers finish putting together the “Love Bugs.” This new “groovy” ride can fit 24 passengers and has gentle slopes and speed for younger riders.<\/p>\n

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