This family-fun annual event May 8-18 features thrilling midway rides, Saturday night fireworks, live entertainment and favorite fair food.

May 8-18: Enjoy exciting midway rides for all ages (including a towering 110'-tall Ferris wheel), spectacular Fireworks by Grucci both Saturday nights, a variety of family entertainment, and plenty of tantalizing carnival eats. Free with admission: Victoria Circus high-wire, aerial and motorcycle thrill shows, Big Bee Transforming Robot Car, the action-packed Escape Explosion show, and the 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 fascinating 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 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99. Visit the website for pre-sale ride tickets, group discounts and daily 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 www.BaldHillFair.com