Ride accident reported at Manatee County Fair
Manatee County Fair Ride Accident By ABC7 Staff | January 20, 2021 at 11:08 AM EST - Updated January 20 at 11:19 AM
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Marylola Hepp slipped out of the Ring-of-Fire at the Manatee County Fair, now sheâs warning others about the potential dangers of carnival rides.
Hepp was attending the fair with her nephew last Saturday. She said while on the gravity disk called the Ring-of-Fire, that spins guests in a vertical circle, she fell out of her seat at the top of the ride and hit the plexiglass roof of her cart.
âWe are under the impression that when we go on these rides, everything is inspected and everything is good,â Hepp said. âI couldnât even tell you all that I was screaming.â
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1. Manatee County Fair
The Manatee County Fair has been one of the area’s biggest attractions for over a century, with this year’s event featuring another family-friendly lineup of fun activities including thrill rides, shows and everyone’s favorite decadent foods. Also, new fair manager and Manatee County native Danny Alphonso says modifications have been made in all areas to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. Today-Jan. 24; Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1402 14th Ave. W., Palmetto; $6-$10 admission (see website for specials) plus $10 for parking; 941-722-1639; manateecountyfair.com