This family-fun annual event features live entertainment, spectacular Fireworks by Grucci both Saturday nights, exciting rides for all ages (including a 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel), and plenty of tantalizing carnival eats.

Free with fair admission are Victoria Circus high-wire, aerial and motorcycle thrill shows, Big Bee Transforming Robot Car, The Escape Explosion show, and World of Wonders Amazement Show featuring 10 old-time sideshow acts under the big top including a sword swallower and a fire eater, plus over 30 bizarre exhibits in the Museum of Marvels.

Fair admission: $5 (free for kids under 36" tall). Parking is free.

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $42 ($40 cash) or online before 5 pm May 8 for $29, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Visit the website for pre-sale ride tickets, group discounts and specials including Carload Night Thursdays (admission & unlimited rides for $60/vehicle for all seat-belted occupants).

Fair hours: 5-10 pm Monday - Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday, noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or BaldHillFair.com