York Pa. State Fair: Free midway rides, admission offered today

Free admission as well as rides are being offered for 100 minutes at the York State Fair today.

It's being done to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of James E. Strates Shows, which provides the midway for the fair. This is the 43rd time the company has provided amusement rides for the York State Fair, according to a news release.

This is one of the last remaining promotional days at the York State Fair, which ends on Sunday.

Free admission is being offered for the first 100 minutes that the fair opens.

The gates open at noon.

Wishing you could ride on the double-decker carousel or another amusement ride?

The rides on the midway open at 2 p.m., and they will be free for the first 100 minutes.

Debating what to ride at the York State Fair?

The company recently released the list of the top 10 rides that fairgoers took a spin on last year based on individual wristband and FunCard ticket scans.

Here is the list, and the company's descriptions of them:

Today is expected to be a scorcher as central Pennsylvania is experiencing a heatwave.

A heat advisory is in effect from noon today until 8 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Step inside one of the air-conditioned buildings or tents on the fairgrounds or cool off in one of the misting tents.

Patrons also are encouraged to stay hydrated, spokeswoman Montgomery Stambaugh said recently. Water fountains are available in the buildings, and vendors sell drinks as well.