Will you be in Western Kansas this weekend (July 28-31st)? Then stop by the Wichita County Fair in Leoti, Kansas to ride a truly unique Flying Scooter.
For Flyer Addicts, it’s a difficult credit to nab. In addition to being located deep in the Kansas plains, somewhere between Denver and Kansas City, it also operates just a few days a year during the fair. Flyer Addicts Chris and Jack even tried to plan a trip around the fair this year, but found it difficult to fit into any travel plans. There is always next year.
A Bisch-Rocco Portable Flying Scooter peeks out of the frame in this 2010 picture from the Wichita County Fair
The story on this scooter goes as follows…when the carnival operator contracted to provide rides bailed just days before their arrival in 1981, the fair was left without amusement rides. To ensure that never happened again, the locals began purchasing, refurbishing and running their own rides each year. Today, they operate boasts 12 large rides, and several kiddie rides. Like 1982, all rides today still cost just 25 cents each!
The fair has already posted several pictures from the 2010 fair in a photo gallery on their website. Rides seen include a Ferris Wheel, Paratrooper, Miniature Train, Tilt-a-Whirl and Merry-Go-Round. And of course, there is the portable model Bisch-Rocco Flying Scooter.
So, if you’re not busy this weekend, hop into the car and take a drive. Just remember that Wichita County does NOT contain the city of Wichita – but it is a short 250 mile drive to the west.
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You can get more information on the fair, including the 2011 dates (July 27-30) at their website www.wichitacountyfair.com. Hopefully, you’ll see some Flyer Addicts next year too!
August 1st, 2010 - 10:13 pm
Actually we are only about 250 miles west of Wichita. I thought I might have a better picture but don’t seem to. We would love to have you at our fair and show you our customized scooters.
August 1st, 2010 - 11:07 pm
Noted and updated! We wanted to be out there this year, but had scheduling conflicts. Instead we’ll be making a visit to another little-known scooter in a municipal park in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Hope you all had a great turnout for the fair!