Head on down to Goose Fair and it won't be long before you hear a showman or two egging-on thrill-seekers over the mic - and as it turns out screaming really does make you go faster.
Well, it does on one set of waltzers at least.
A returning site staple for more than 45 years, ride manager Darren Coates and his team of professional spinners pride themselves on providing revellers with four minutes of dizzy thrills.
And if it turns their tummies, even better.
"Has anyone vomited? Yes, hundreds, we take that to mean we've done a good job," laughs Darren, who will also be visiting Ilkeston Fair and Chester Races with the ride.
The waltzers are just one of more than 500 attractions at Goose Fair, which is now open until Sunday, October 6 at 9pm.
Here's a round up of five not to miss.
The Big Wheel (new for 2019), £5
Along with Jumper Jumper, the Big Wheel is one of two new rides to hit Goose Fair this year.
Standing 32.9 metres tall it's slightly smaller than the familiar Giant Wheel, which is also at the Forest Rec this year.
It takes eight to nine minutes for each of the 24 carriages to make three trips round the wheel, where from the top riders can catch a panoramic view of the fair through plastic windows.
It takes 11 hours to put the beast up and just seven hours to take it down.
Tickets are £5 for adults, £4 for children, £15 for a family ticket (two adults and two children) and Goose Fair discount vouchers are accepted.
The Cake Walk, £2.50
Named after a Deep South dance, as was the fashion for rides back in the 1900s, the Cake Walk is the only ride still at Goose Fair to have survived the event's move from Old Market Square to the Forest Rec.
Ride operator Neil says the ride attracts the same faces every year and is a tradition amongst veteran Goose Fair punters.
"The first ten people on it were regulars, then they get some mushy peas and go home," he says.
The Waltzers, £3
This particular set of waltzers is at least 45 years old and ride manager Darren Coates says it remains as popular as ever.
Lasting around four minutes Darren reveals his team really will spin you faster if you scream and they've had to clear up their fair of upset stomaches from revellers who perhaps should have waited to get their annual serving of chips, peas and gravy.
Traditional wooden Helter Skelter , £2.50
Built in 1952, the same traditional wooden Helter Skelter has been coming to Goose Fair for the last 60 years.
Entirely original, except for the staircase which had to be changed to meet health and safety regulations, the ride stands at 55 feet tall.
The slide is made up of 26 sections and a rider's speed down it is largely down to the weather; too hot and it can stick, to wet and it can hurtle towards the finishing line.
Fun House (new for 2019), £3
This particular fun house is brand new to Goose Fair for 2019. Obstacles include a moving barrel, sliding bridges and rotating punch bags.
All in all the fun house takes five hours to put up and three hours to take down. Ride owner John Allen, who is new to Goose Fair, puts its enduring appeal down to a famous blockbuster musical.
"It's a classic. When you think of a fair ground you think of Grease and that fun house scene. It's as traditional as the waltzers or bumper cars," he says.
Goose Fair 2019 opening times
Thursday, October 3, noon-11pm
Friday, October 4, 11am-11.30pm
Saturday, October 5, 11am-11pm
Sunday, October 6, 1pm-9pm
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