The ride's provider, Arnold Amusement, Inc., said they were working to determine what went wrong. Author: Douglas Jones Updated: 12:08 PM CDT July 10, 2021 Michigan festival goers walked away horrified late Thursday after a carnival ride at the 95th Annual National Cherry Festival in Traverse City spun out of control while frightened bystanders tried to help those stuck on the ride. In video posted to social media, those at the carnival could be seen watching helplessly as the ride began to run out of control. The base of the ride started to rock back at forth violently, appearing that it might tip over entirely.