Pride of Texas Shows operates Come and Take It carnival

The Pride of Texas Shows Carnival, the premier carnival in the Midwest, based out of Elm Mott, Texas, returns to the Come and Take It Celebration this week. The carnival will be available Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8.

Bracelets for the carnival, which allow patrons to ride all rides, are $30 per person per day for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise, tickets are $1 each and rides can take between four to six tickets on average.

Hours of operation are 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30; after the parade to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.

Pride of Texas Shows is a family owned and operated amusement company, providing rides, games, and food concessions to fairs, festivals, and events throughout the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. It is owned and operated by Doug and Christopher Barton.

Major rides

Alien Abduction

Riders experience the feeling of weightlessness as they are pressed against the wall with the use of centrifugal force. As the space ship picks up speed, riders slowly lift off the ground before being safely returned to their feet as the space ship returns to Earth.

Cliff Hanger

The Cliff Hanger gives riders the sensation of flying as riders lie on their stomach. As the ride begins to spin, it rises at a 45 degree angle.

Giant Expo Wheel 1 and 2

Guests ride in spacious gondolas capable of seating 4-6 riders comfortably. Above this 50’ tall Ferris wheel, guests will get a birds eye view of the surrounding area! At night, the wheel illuminates the midway with a spectacular LED light show, producing color patterns like no other and can be seen from miles away.

Kamikaze

The Kamikaze takes riders for a giant 55'' upside-down loop. Riders are secured in their seats using over-the-shoulder restraints to provide for a secure riding experience.

Sea Ray

The Sea Ray is a giant swinging ship. The ship swings back and forth via a pendulum. The pendulum is supported by four large towers that give the ride a sturdy base. Once at full speed, the ride gives the patrons a feeling of weightlessness.

The Storm

The Storm is a spectacular ride that uses a combination of different motions to twirl riders in an array of circles.

Vertigo

The Vertigo is an 80-foot tall swing tower that swings riders out and over the midway with their feet dangling below them. The height of the ride in combination with the wind blowing in your face will add to the thrill of the experience!

Zero Gravity

The Zero Gravity is a remake of an all-time classic, the Round-Up. It is a family ride that holds up to 33 people. This version, however, has beautiful light package and scenery to match. The ride spins in a circular motion. Once it has reached maximum speed, the center of the ride lifts up producing a zero gravity feeling, hence, the name.

Also:

Aloha

The Sizzler

Super Shot

Triple Twist

Family rides

The Carousel

The Carousel features a variety of brightly painted horses and exotic animals. For those who do not wish to ride a horse, the carousel has a stationary chariot.

Dragon Wagon

The Orient Express is a kiddie roller coaster that mom and dad can ride along too! Each of the adult size cars features a padded lap bar for safety. As the coaster goes down its first hill, the train enters a spiral loop and then makes a turn back to the station.

Merry Go Round

The Merry Go Round features traditional horses with brightly painted colors.

Puppy Roll

The Puppy Roll is a family ride. It has a double circular motion. The base of the ride spins the four puppy tubs via electric motor. The puppies themselves spin through people power. There is a round wheel in the center that the riders turn to make the giant puppy tub turn. The faster they spin the wheel, the faster the tub goes.

Slide Walk

The Slide Walk is a unique attraction that is a combination fun house with a giant spiral slide finish.

Super Slide

The Super Slide is another favorite among children and adults on the midway. Guests ride down this 90 foot long fiberglass slide on felt sleds.

Also:
Toon Town

Kiddie Rides

ATVs

Rev up your engines kids, its time to race on the Quad Runners! Kids can choose which brightly colored ATV they want to ride on.

Baja Buggies

The Baja Buggies is a kids ride featuring a variety of brightly decorated, miniature 4x4 vehicles.  Each vehicle is equipped with a steering wheel and horn!

El Paso Train

All Aboard!!  A favorite among young children is the El Paso Train!

Farm Tractors

Kids love the opportunity to drive their very own tractor and be able to choose from one of many multi-colored, sparkly tractors to ride on.

Jeeps

The Jeeps is a fun ride for junior drivers. It features a combination of brightly colored jeeps. It is a simple ride that spins in a continuous circle. The children love this ride because they can honk the horns on any of the vehicles.

Marvel Maze

The Marvel Maze is a large scale, adventure obstacle course. Riders encounter punching bags, a cargo net, an inflatable slide, two suspension bridges, and a large see-through slide as they make their way through the attraction!

Red Baron

Fighter Bi planes that raise and lower as it rotates

Also:

Bulgy the Whale

Flying Tigers

Happy Pond

Slime Bucket

Triggers Mine Train

Games and Food

Pride of Texas Shows games are designed with the player in mind. Many games award a "prize every time" to kids, or let them play until they win. Games are designed to be fair, honest and fun and award the player with a quality prize.
The carnival also serves a selection of various food items to please any crowd such as cotton candy, popcorn, curly fries, corn dogs, pizza, funnel cakes, slushies and many other carnival favorites.

Safety

Every day, each attraction is inspected by the operator and the ride superintendent before any customer is allowed to ride. The ride superintendent is a level three NAARSO inspector, which is one of the highest level of training certified by NAARSO in the country
In addition to daily inspections, the attractions also undergo a yearly inspection completed by a State of Texas ride inspector. A thorough yearly inspection is also completed by the insurance company, Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. The Barton family has been doing business with Haas & Wilkerson for four generations now.

Amusement Ride Rules

Below is a list of general rules that can help make your day at any carnival, fair, or amusement park even safer.

• Keep hands, arms and legs inside ride at all times.

• Use safety equipment such as a seat belt, shoulder harness or lap bar when provided.

• Stay in ride until it comes to a complete stop.

• Read posted rules.

• Observe age, height and weight restrictions.

• Follow instructions of ride operator.