Salem Fair in 1988. This event, which has free admission, runs annually for ten days in late June to early July. Estimated attendance in most years averages around 300,000, which makes it the second largest fair in Virginia, trailing only the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell, Virginia. Rides as of 1985 Shooting Star – John Allen Out and Back Roller Coaster Astro Liner – Motion Simulator Ferris wheel – Eli Bridge Ferris wheel Western Railroad – Crown Metal Products narrow gauge. Steam Train now at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Paratrooper – Paratrooper Ride Monster – Eyerly Monster Mini Firetrucks – Kiddie Ride Mini Cars – Kiddie Ride Horse Carts – Kiddie Ride Scooters – Kiddie Ride Rocket Ships – Kiddie Ride Carousel Casino – A Trabant Ride Scrambler – Eli Bridge Scrambler Tilt-A-Whirl Avalanche – Flying Bobs Ride Bumper Cars Flying Scooters Giant Slide Paddle Boats Junior Ferris wheel Skyway Spider Cloud Nine Umbrellas The Whip Former rides as of 1985 The Rebel Yell – A mini ride that played the famous Billy Idol song with the same name. Miniature Train (CP Huntington) – Closed 1983 Cloud Nine – Round Up – Closed 1980 Flight Thru Space – Dark Ride – Closed 1979 Rep. by Astro Liner. Wild Cat – Roller Coaster – Closed 1967 Skylift – went over adjacent highway and returned to park. Wild Mouse – Closed sometime before 1974. References External links Salem Museum article on Lakeside PBS 2017 documentary Defunct amusement parks in the United States Salem, Virginia Amusement parks in Virginia 1920 establishments in Virginia 1986 disestablishments in Virginia Roanoke College Amusement parks opened in 1920 Amusement parks closed in 1986