Native Amusements

06/15/2026

✨ I BET YOU CAN STILL REMEMBER YOUR FAVORITE FAIR RIDE AS A KID… ✨

Mine was always the Strawberry Ride. 🍓❤️

I can still remember climbing into that little strawberry as a child, gripping the wheel, laughing until my cheeks hurt, and feeling like I was on the greatest adventure in the world.

Back then, life was simple.

A summer night.
The smell of popcorn in the air.
The lights of the midway glowing against the dark sky.
And a ride that made you feel like the happiest kid on earth.

Now, all these years later, I get to watch a whole new generation experience that same magic.

Every time I see those little faces light up as the strawberries start to spin, I can’t help but smile.

Some of those kids won’t remember what toy they got this year.
They won’t remember what they had for dinner.

But years from now, they’ll remember riding the Strawberry Ride with their parents and grandparents, laughing until they couldn’t breathe.

That’s what makes this ride so special to me.

It’s not just a ride.

It’s a memory maker. ❤️🍓

And seeing kids enjoy it today is every bit as magical as it was when I was that little girl riding it myself.

Who else had a favorite fair ride growing up? Tell me what it was in the comments. 👇🎡

06/15/2026

🚨 PARENTS… YOU MIGHT WANT TO PREPARE YOURSELVES NOW! 🚨

Because once your kids see the NEW Space Shuttle ride rolling into Marion, you’re probably not getting them off of it all week. 😆🚀

There’s something magical about county fair week.

The smell of fresh fair food.
The sound of laughter filling the midway.
The flashing lights after the sun goes down.
And the memories that kids will be talking about for years.

This week, Native Amusements is rolling into Marion County Fair, and we couldn’t be more excited!

We’ve been working hard getting everything ready, and we can’t wait to see those big smiles, hear the squeals of excitement, and watch families make memories together.

And this year, we’re bringing something extra special…

🚀 THE NEW SPACE SHUTTLE! 🚀

Get ready for takeoff as kids climb aboard and blast into an adventure they’ll be begging to ride again and again.

For us, it’s never just about rides. It’s about watching a little kid’s eyes light up for the first time, hearing families laugh together, and creating those summer memories that last long after the fair is over.

Marion, we’re coming in HOT! 🔥

Who’s ready to ride the Space Shuttle and make some memories this week? 👇🎡🚀

06/07/2026

🎠 You know what I love most about our Merry-Go-Round?

It’s not the lights.

It’s not the music.

It’s not even the beautiful horses going up and down.

It’s the little girl holding onto the pole with the biggest smile you’ve ever seen.

It’s the proud grandpa standing off to the side taking pictures.

It’s the mom waving every single time her child comes around, even though they’ve already passed her ten times.

For a few minutes, the world slows down.

The phones go away.

The worries disappear.

And families make memories they’ll talk about long after the carnival leaves town.

That’s why we do this.

Not just to run rides… but to create moments that become childhood memories.

What’s your favorite Merry-Go-Round memory? 🎠❤️

06/06/2026

You can learn a lot from the smile on a kid’s face.

One of the best decisions we made this year was bringing home the Mind Winder. The kids absolutely love it, and hearing the laughter and seeing them run back for “just one more ride” makes all the hard work worth it.

Moments like these are exactly why we do what we do. 🎡❤️

Have you ridden the Mind Winder yet?

05/25/2026

We’re honored to be bringing the show to town and being part of this incredible event. Our crew has been working hard behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to give families an experience they’ll remember long after the lights go down. See you soon — it’s going to be a great one.

One week out everyone!! Can't wait to see everyone there!