Midway Attractions by Gillette Shows
Rides Included With Admission Tickets
- Rides Open at 2pm
Gillette Shows was started by brothers Art and Jules Gillette in 1947. For more than 60 years, it has strived to make the midway attractions the best and safest possible, always keeping up with new and changing safety regulations.
Through the years the show has updated and purchased new equipment and concessions. Gillette Shows now has more than thirty rides and numerous game and food concession stands.
What do you envision when you think of the Hemlock Fair: horse races, livestock, demo derbies, bands & beer, or something else? For many, the iconic image that comes to mind is the giant ferris wheel on the midway presented by Gillette Amusements of Pittsfield, MA. The glittering lights shine brightly across the midway – beckoning all fairgoers to step aboard for a ride. You can see every part of the fairgrounds from your lofty perch atop the wheel. Nearly 20 rides, and numerous games and food vendors fill up the midway, providing entertainment and refreshments. It’s easy to get lost in the magic that the lights and sounds create as you imagine you are soaring as high as the stars. But few people ever stop to consider how much work is involved in bringing the midway to the Hemlock Fair.
The Hemlock Fair is pleased to welcome Gillette Shows back as our Midway Attraction. They have been in business for more than seventy years, since it was started in 1947 by brothers Art and Jules Gillette. The Show is owned by Betty Gillette who oversees the operation, and her sons Jules (Mims) and Jerry who take care of all of the setup and running of the show. It is truly a family endeavor, as the next generation begins to take more prominent roles in the operation of the business.
Through the year, Gillette Shows have updated and purchased new equipment, and now own more than thirty rides. There are rides for every age, from the Wacky Worm coaster and Jumbo for the youngsters, to the Swing Carousel and Air Force One for the more adventurous! And of course, the Century Wheel graces our midway each year. Come enjoy the spectacular Grand Carousel…Gillette Shows was recently honored by the USPS with the image of one of their carousel horses showcased on a new Carnival Nights stamp!
Gillette Shows provides the finest midway anywhere, with numerous game and concession stands. There are games to test your skill level or just have fun. Make sure you come with an empty stomach because they have everything needed to satisfy any craving! Whether you want fried dough & funnel cakes, candy apples & cotton candy, or a Greek Feast, all of these and more can be found on the midway!
Hemlock Fair is proud of our long affiliation with Gillette Shows, as they continue to provide the Nicest Show in the Northeast! And remember, rides are included in our pay-one-price admission ticket!