May Days on the Midway is happening through Memorial Day. Here’s what to know
Carnival rides, games and funnel cakes: May Days on the Midway is back.
It all kicks off tonight at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry and runs through Memorial Day. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the fairgrounds close at 11 p.m. most nights and at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Here’s what to know if you plan to go:
Admission is $5 for adults and free for children until 10 years of age.
Guardian is required for children ages 17 and under.
Admission ends every night at 9 p.m.
Parking is at the West Gate entrance only and is free.
Hours of operation and armband prices vary. Times and prices are listed on the event’s website.
Rides are $3 for two rides. You can also purchase 11 tickets for $15, 22 for $25, or 55 for $55.
There a few special admission days honoring teachers, first responders and veterans:
Thursday, May 19 — Teachers receive free admission with valid ID.
Friday, May 20 — First responders receive free admission with valid ID (EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers).
Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) — active, retired and veterans with valid ID receive free admission.
Food will include:
The Silverado Grill with turkey legs
- Cotton candy and caramel apples
- Corn dogs
- Pizza
- Lemonade
- The Cinnamon Roll
- Shish Ka Bob’s
- Steak Tips
- Macaroni Bowls
- Pineapple Whip
- Ice Cream
- Greek
And let’s not forget, the rides. Here’s a partial list of rides:
- Indy 500
- Stinger
- Galaxy
- Sky Flyer
- Music Express
- Super Himalaya
- Speed
- Wave Swinger
This story was originally published May 19, 2022 at 10:56 AM.
