| Not to be confused with Colossus County Fair at SF Magic Mountain or Country Fair at SF AstroWorld. |
The Great Midwest Livestock Expedition and County Fair, also known as simply County Fair, is a themed area at Six Flags Great America. It is the biggest area in the park in terms of number of attractions. The area opened with Great America on May 29, 1976.
History[]
Marriott era (1976-1983)[]
On May 29, 1976, County Fair opened as one of Great America's six original themed areas. County Fair opened with five rides: Turn of the Century, a looping steel roller coaster by Arrow; Fiddler's Fling, a scrambler-style ride; the Ameri-Go-Round, a carousel for kids; and the Great America Raceway.
For the park's second season in 1977, the Hay Baler opened. This flat ride was located in a themed barn.
In 1981, American Eagle opened. This racing wooden roller coaster by Intamin was the first of its kind.
Six Flags era (1984-present)[]
The County Fair area in 1986
For the 1997 season, Dare Devil Dive was introduced. It is a Skycoaster attraction similar to those found at many other Six Flags parks.
In 2004, Revolution opened.
In 2009, Buccaneer Battle opened. It is a pirate-themed water battle ride, where guests board pirate ships that sail through a bay.
For the 2012 season, X-Flight opened.
For the 2014 season, Goliath opened.
For the 2024 season Sky Striker opened.
For the 2025 season, Wrath of Rakshasa will open.
Attractions[]
Current[]
- Demon (opened 1976; originally known as "Turn of the Century" from 1976-1979)
- Fiddler's Fling (opened 1976)
- Scenic Railway (opened 1976)
- American Eagle (opened 1981)
- X-Flight (opened 2012)
- Goliath (opened 2014)
- Sky Striker (opened 2024)
- Wrath of Rakshasa (opening 2025)
Former[]
- Sky Whirl (1976-2001)
- Ameri-Go-Round (1976-2003)
- Great America Raceway (1976-2010)
- Hay Baler (1977-2000)
- Splashwater Falls (1986-2007)
- Dare Devil Dive (1997-2022)
- Déjà Vu (2001-2008)
- Buccaneer Battle (2009-2021)
- Sky Trail (2010-2014)
- Revolution (2004-2023)
Shops[]
Current[]
- Goliath Arcade (formerly Cape A Palooza)
- Leather Xcessories
- Thrillseekers
- X Gear
Former[]
- Cape A Palooza
- County Fair Hats
- Pit Stop Clothing Co.
- SF Kidz
- Shirt Shop
- The Dug Out
Dining[]
Current[]
- County Fair Mix It Up (formerly Cotton Candy Factory)
- Dippin' Dots
- Drizzle Cheesecakes
- Funnel Cake Foundry
- Goliath Snacks
- Johnny Rockets
- Sticky Fingers
- X-Flight Snacks
Former[]
- Bleachers Sports Grill
- Cotton Candy Factory
- Demon Funnel Cake & Snacks
- Demon Nacho
- Farmer's Market
- Great American Hot Dog
- Kidzopolis Snacks
- Pizza Luigi
- Totally Kickin' Chicken (next to Dare Devil Dive)
- Totally Kickin' Chicken (next to Demon)
- Wascal's
- Wolf's Den Snacks
Kidzopolis[]
- Main article: Kidzopolis (Six Flags Great America)
County Fair Food Court[]
- Main article: County Fair Food Court
A food court containing eight different restaurants.
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