BERRIEN SPRINGS — A staple at the Berrien County Youth Fair has always been “Rides  Wristband Days” during fair week, said BCYF staff member Jill Hein.

On certain days and times, fairgoers can ride the rides unlimited for one price.

This year, “every day will be Rides Wristband Day,” said Executive Director Karen Klug.

Wade Shows rides personnel oversee the rides at the fair each summer and partnered with the fair last year to make each day a wristband day.

“The response continues to be overwhelming. It is such a good deal,” Klug said.

She said that fairgoers enjoyed the rides wristbands because they can be used throughout the day instead of a restricted time period, “which makes everybody happy because the prices are affordable and the times are flexible.”

Klug also said the lines are not as long because everyone is not trying to get on the rides at the same time.

During the fair, wristbands will have two price levels: Monday through Thursday prices will be $22 each, while Friday and Saturday prices will be $25 each.

A special sale promotion on rides wristbands will take place until Aug. 9, where the price will be $18 per wristband at various Honor Credit Union locations and the BCYF office. This saves riders $4 per wristband if they use it Monday through Thursday, or it will save them $7 per wristband if they use it on Friday or Saturday.

“We are excited to partner with Honor Credit Union on this promotion to offer the discounted wristbands to people all over the county,” Klug said. “That saves fairgoers money and makes it affordable for families.”

Fair dates are August 12 to 17. The fair’s theme this year is “Country Nights and Carnival Lights.” For more information, Hein said to call the fair office at (269) 473-4251.