California’s Great America in Northern California has introduced a new themed area, the NorCal County Fair, that will soon feature a brand-new ride, Pacific Gliders.
What’s Happening:
- From hiking and rafting amid the redwoods, soaring above the coastline’s sandy beaches, cruising along wonderful scenic roadways, to enjoying the great fresh food and wine grown in its vast agricultural fields, Northern California has so much to see and do.
- NorCal County Fair is just that: An all-new ride, a retheming of a beloved attraction, a renovated games gallery and a fully upgraded picnic area for more fun in the sun.
- The park’s longtime antique car ride has been given a refreshed theme and name, now known as Barney Oldfield’s Redwood Rally.
- Drivers are transported back in time with cars replicating the earliest roadsters on an extended track, passing by a dozen billboards and signage of California landmarks. Kids take the wheel (with a little guidance from underneath), control the gas pedal, and take their parents for a drive.
- Opening later this summer is Pacific Gliders, a WindstarZ that allows guests to be the captain of their own experience as they catch wind like a real hang glider.
- At NorCal County Fair's Games Gallery, you'll discover a wide array of interactive games and activities that are sure to test your skills and keep you entertained for hours. The new decor celebrates Northern California's rich history and culture, with nods to the region's famous landmarks and icons.
- In addition, a major renovation to The County Fair Picnic Grove delivers a relaxed, family-friendly setting for gatherings of large youth and corporate groups of up to 3,000 guests. In addition to wide-open dining areas, the Picnic Grove features a volleyball court and open green that provides additional recreational activities for groups. With a half-dozen semi-private picnic shelters of varying sizes, the Grove provides the perfect amount of space for groups to reserve for their outdoor dining events.
- These new additions come as California’s Great America itself is on borrowed time, with the park expected to close permanently within the next 10 years.