The midway is the part of a fairground given over to mechanical rides, games of chance, and concession stands, usually operated by a travelling carnival company contracted for the run of the fair. It is what most people picture when they hear the word fair, but it sits alongside the competitive agricultural side rather than being part of it. Thirteen of the agricultural fairs in this directory record rides; the rest list animals and competitions only.
Also known as: carnival, the rides.
