Carnival & Rides
BI-MART's Toddler Zone
The BI-MART Toddler Zone provides an oasis at the fair for the on-the-go parents. The Toddler Zone is a self contained, covered area, specifically designed for children too small for the rides.
Fun filled and family friendly entertainment with interactive play, outfitted with soft toys, chairs, play mats and a place for families to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the fair. Offering games and activities for children along with a baby comfort station, mother's tent, and rest area.
The BI-MART M! Zone (Member Zone) is a focal point at the fair for BI-MART members. This new area provides a place at the fair, to sit out of the sun for BI-MART members so they can take a break for meet up with friends. Besides comfortable seating under the umbrellas, BI-MART has partnered with some of its vendors to provide our members with special offers and giveaways. The BI-MART M! Zone offers seating, shade, amenities and more - come find out what it is all about!
Funtastic Rides
Known as one of the nation’s premier traveling shows, Funtastic Shows brings another year of thrilling rides, challenging games and great memories to the Oregon State Fair.
Ticket Prices - (subject to change)
- Ride Credits: 50 cents each (rides require 6-8 credits)
- 40 ticket Fun Card for $20, also available in smaller quantities
- 80 ticket Fun Card for $40
- 120 ticket Fun Card for $60
Ride Discount Days
Who says there’s no such thing as a free ride? Check out these deals!
You Must Be This Tall to Ride
Big or small, we have rides for one and all. Check out our line up of thrilling rides (subject to change) and the accompanying height requirements.
SALEM 2009 TOUR MINIMUM HEIGHT IS 36" TO RIDE ANY RIDE AND BE 2 YEARS OF AGE
| RIDE NUMBER | RIDE | RIDE HIGHT RESTRICTIONS |
| 331 | SKOOTERS | 42"W/ADULT 48"W/OUT |
| 330 | INVERTER | 48" |
| 329 | EL NINO | 52" |
| 327 | SINBAD | 48" |
| 323 | SUPER ORBITER | 48" |
| 322 | KAMIKAZE | 56" |
| 321 | SEA DRAGON | 48" |
| 320 | GRAND WHEEL | 42"W/ADULT 54"W/OUT NO SINGLES |
| 319 | SUPER LOOPS | 48"W/ADULT 54"W/OUT |
| 318 | GEISTER PIRATES | 36"W/ADULT 42"W/OUT |
| 317 | ZIPPER | 48" |
| 316 | PARTY ANIMAAL | 42" NO OPEN TOE SHOES |
| 315 | STARSHIP 2000 | 42" |
| 314 | GEISTER HAUS | 36"W/ADULT 42"W/OUT |
| 313 | WAVE SWINGER | 44" |
| 227 | CLIFF HANGER | 46" |
| 226 | TORNADO | 48" |
| 225 | TOON TOWN | 36" NO OPEN TOE SHOES |
| 222 | FUNNI FRIGHT | 42" |
| 219 | TILT A WHIRL | 36" |
| 218 | SPIDER | 42" |
| 216 | SLIDE | 36" |
| 214 | SCRAMBLER | 42"W/ADLUT 48"W/OUT |
| 212 | ZERO GRAVITY | 42" |
| 208 | MERRY GO ROUND | 36" |
| 203 | MARDI GRAS | 36" |
| 155 | BEAR AFFAIR | 42" |
| 154 | FLY N TIGERS | 36" |
| 153 | CONSTRUCTION ZONE | 36" |
| 152 | TIGER EXPRESS | 36"W/ADULT 48"W/OUT |
| 150 | FIRE BRIGADE | 36" |
| 131/132 | RIVER RIDE | 36" |
| 130 | FUN ZONE | 36"-55"MAX |
| 129 | BALLOON RIDE | 36" |
| 125 | QUAD RACER | 36" |
| 120 | MILER COASTER | 36" |
| 115 | JUMP CYCLES | 36" |
| 112 | SUPER JETS | 36" |
| 111 | AIRPORT COPTERS | 36" |
| 109 | DUNE BUGGIES | 36" |
| 106 | CONVOY RACE | 36" |
| 103 | GATORS | 36" |
Chairlift Ride
The ride travels north and south from one end of the Fairgrounds to the other. Over 43,500 riders each year ride over the Oregon State Fairgrounds enjoying the sites and sounds of Fair. Round trip and one way tickets are available.
Prices as follows:
- Child $1 one way
- Adult $4.50 one way
- Round Trip $5
The Big Sling
For an ultimate good time, you will want to ride this extreme thrill ride which will lift, propel, and sling you high into the skies!
This is a ticketed event. Prices are listed below:
- Single Rider: $30
- Two Riders: $50
Helicopter Rides!
NEW THIS YEAR!
See the Willamette Valley like never before! Come fly with the crew from Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. in their state-of-the-art Bell & Robinson helicopters leaving daily from the fair. Anticipated sights to include the Capitol Mall, the beautiful Willamette River and the Kroc Center to name a few. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Ticket Prices:
$20 for one helicopter ride ticket
$30 for one fast track reserved ticket (reserve your flight time)
Special thanks to our sponsors
Mechanical Bull Riding
Can you ride for 8 seconds? Returning to the Oregon State Fair is mechanical bull riding! Located near the main concourse and the Big Tower….the bull is open for riding by adults and children of all ages (at the operator’s discretion).
Bull riding closes to children and those under 21 at 7pm nightly.
Owner: Mike Compton
Tickets are $5.00 per ride!
