Fall Fest Survival Guide: Try Out 2 Carnival Rides Before You Go (Video)

Although the official start of Frankfort Fall Festival is a couple days off, the event's carnival, which is organized by the , opened its gates Wednesday, Aug. 29, with kids and adults queuing up to take a spin on the amusement rides.

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If you're not an amusement ride aficionado, you might wonder if you have the proper constitution to take on the Tilt-A-Whirl or the Freak Out. That's why Patch editor Joe Vince took two of the carnival's rides—Pharaoh's Fury and Himalaya—for a test drive.

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Watch the video to see if these rides are just your speed. And tell us in the comments section if you think Joe should try out the Tilt-A-Whirl and the Freak Out, as well.

What's Happening Thursday?

Here's a look at some of the special events scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 30, as well as the hours the carnival is open. You also can take a look the map of the festival grounds in this article to get a jump on the weekend. Remember to check out Patch's Frankfort Fall Festival section for a ,  and all the information you need to get the most out of the village's annual event.

31st Annual Lions Club Dance and Drawing

When: Admission starts at 7 p.m., and the drawing is held at about 11 p.m.
Where: The Beer and Entertainment Tent (BETA) in the parking lot
Cost: $20 per couple in advance from a Frankfort Lions Club member or through the group's website; $25 per couple at the door.
What to Expect: Sponsored by the Frankfort Lions Club, the 31st Annual Sweepstakes Dance and Drawing is a Fall Fest tradition. Tickets give participants entry to the dance as well as prize drawings, including one for $10,000. Sundance will perform the dance music, and food from will be on sale.

Carnival

When: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
Where: The new parking lot next to the , near Kansas and White streets
Cost: $1.50 per ticket; $25 for 22 tickets; $60 for 55 tickets. Rides and attractions need between two to four tickets per person.
Wristband Nights: Special $20 wristbands can be purchased for unlimited rides Thursday.

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