ACE Midwest

09/13/2026

Congrats to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari for being voted the best wooden rollercoaster and water park by voters of Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards which were held September 12, 2026. The Voyage was voted the top wooden rollercoaster while on top of being naned the best waterpark in 2026, Mammoth, Wildebeest, and Cheetah Chase was voted the top three water rides. Holiday World placed thurd as Best Guest Experience.
Also, Kentucky Kingdoms Flying Fox placed second in the Best New Theme Concept.
For all the winners, go to www.amusementtoday.com/issues/2026/gta2026/index.html

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09/04/2026

Congrats to ACE Midwest member Ellis Norwood for picking up his 150th coaster credit on Aerie's Alpine Coaster. Photo credit to Ryan McDonnell.

08/27/2026

Congrats to ACE Midwest member Jeremy O'Laughlin on his 200th coaster credit by riding Batman the ride at Six Flags Great Adventure!

08/25/2026

ACE Midwest offers condolences to the Parton family and fans on this sad day.

Dolly Parton, iconic songwriter, singer and actor, has died at 80.

08/17/2026

Congrats to ACE Midwest member Zach Fuller on reaching coaster credit 350 on Pegasus at Mt. Olympus

08/17/2026

Hello ACE Midwest members, this is Bob Redman. Many of you are wondering why there has been no activity this year in regards to Regional events. My mother's health has been in decline for a while and was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. I would like to sincerely apologize to members of ACE Midwest and to ACE as a whole. I am hereby offering my resignation as Regional Rep. I will stay on until a replacement has been named.

08/07/2026

Congrats to ACE Midwest member Brian Lydy, who reached coaster credit 700 by riding Yeti Trek at Santa's Village in Bracebridge, Ontario Canada

07/21/2026

Congrats to ACE Midwest member Jonah Perkins who reached his 150th milestone on Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point. Photo credit by Paulette Ebert.

07/16/2026

ACE Midwest sends condolences to the Knoebel family on the passing of Dick Knoebel.

07/16/2026

The results of the 2026 ACE election are in. 🗳

Please meet your 2026-2028 ACE officers who will take office on September 15, 2026.

President: Derek Perry

Vice President: Jackie Edwards

Secretary: April Lucas

Treasurer: Michael Christopher

The constitution change also passed. Thank you to all members who took the time and interest to vote.