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Midway Safety

Safety is our Number 1 Priority!

At Bortner Shows Midway, safety is our top priority. All of our attractions are thoroughly inspected each day by our trained safety professionals to ensure they meet strict regulatory and licensing standards. In addition to daily on-site checks, our equipment is also reviewed by local and state inspectors. We are committed to providing rides that are well-lit, properly maintained, and always in safe operating condition.

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During the winter months, all of our equipment undergoes thorough inspection and refurbishment at our dedicated winter quarters facility. Our team carefully examines each ride and performs all necessary maintenance to ensure everything is in top condition. Once the mechanical and electrical components are fully serviced, be sure to visit our "Shop" tab to see photos of the process in action.

Our Team!

At Bortner Shows Midway, employee training starts well before anyone is permitted to operate an attraction. All team members undergo pre-employment drug testing, with random testing conducted throughout the season to ensure a safe and responsible work environment. Every employee is fully certified to set up, operate, and take down each attraction, and is required to wear a company-branded shirt and name tag for easy identification. In addition, all staff must pass both state and FBI background checks. Our team follows a strict no-smoking policy and adheres to a comprehensive non-discrimination policy that embraces diversity and inclusion. We take pride in fostering a welcoming and respectful workplace for everyone.

Tips For Having a Safe Day  on our Midway!

  • 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.

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Check ALL posted height requirements before purchasing tickets or passes.  You can check what attractions you can ride based on your height at a custom sign on each attraction.

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Watch a complete cycle of the ride or attraction you wish to ride before riding it so that you know exactly what it does.

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DO NOT force a child to ride an attraction that they do not want to.

A scared child on the ground may panic in the air.

Our Required  State Inspectors 

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Facts About Amusement Ride Safety!

  • Over 80% of the injuries that do occur on rides are the result of horseplay and not obeying the posted rules of the rides

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  • Also according to the CPSC, there are many more injuries each year from basketball games, exercise equipment and even playing pool than there are on carnival rides!

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  • Carnivals remain one of the safest forms of entertainment available today.

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  • If you notice something that does not look safe to you during your visit to Bortner Shows Midway or any other carnival midway tell a ride operator or supervisor. Working together, we can keep our midways safe.

Source: Outdoor Amusement Business Association

Safety Video!

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