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New Windsor Fire Department: May 20 – May 24
Gamber Fire Department: May 23- May 31
Union Bridge Fire Department : May 29 – May 31
Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Club: June 2 – June 7
Taneytown Fire Department: June 9 – June 14
Sykesville Fire Department : June 7 – June 14
Harney Fire Department: June 25 – June 28
Reese Fire Department: June 23 – June 28
Manchester Fire Department: June 30 – July 5
Winfield Fire Department: July 7 – July 12
Mt. Airy Fire Department: July 21 – July 26
Hampstead Fire Department: August 4 – August 9
Carnivals in MD are a favorite summer past time for many people, both young and old. A variety of volunteer fire companies hold carnivals in Carroll County, MD every summer. Carnivals are community traditions that continue to be important. These are some of the largest fundraisers held each year. The fire companies would not be able to function without their fundraising activities and community support. These events not only help preserve a quality of life for the communities, but also offer support to the volunteers and companies that provide Carroll County’s safety and security. The monies made from the rides, games, food and raffles provide much needed financial support for the local fire departments. They have many expenses each year, including: maintaining and purchasing the various pieces of equipment, fuel for the equipment, supplies, the fire station and more. Support your local fire departments by attending one or more of these annual events! Each fire station reserves the right to make change to their itineraries. Please contact each individual fire station for any possible changes.
New Windsor Carnival
(Station 10)
Where: 101 High Street, New Windsor MD 21776
When: Tuesday, May 20 – Saturday May 24, 2025
Please note: there is no parade this year
Lunch will be served each day (except Saturday) from 11 am – 1 pm. Dinner / food stands open at 5:00 pm nightly. Check out the menu!
Ride all night wrist bands will be available for purchase from Snyder’s Attractions for $25 / wristband. Each night requires a different wristband. Rides open at 6:00 pm nightly.
New Windsor VFD Carnival Schedule:
TUESDAY, May 20
Entertainment: Hurricane Productions / DJ Matt Phelps
-WEDNESDAY, May 21
Entertainment: Rich Fehle (Singer / Songwriter- all Genres)
-THURSDAY, May 22
Entertainment: Hurricane Productions / DJ Matt Phelps
-FRIDAY, May 23
Entertainment: Southland (Modern Country & Rock)
-SATURDAY, May 24
Entertainment: Payload (Classic Rock)
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Gamber Carnival
(Station 13)
When: May 23 – May 31, 2025
Where: 3838 Niner Road, Gamber MD 21048
Hours are 6 pm until 11 pm each night.
Discounted wristband tickets for the rides are being sold in advance for $20 each ($15 savings. They will be available the nights of the carnival for $35). They can be used Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only. Purchase tickets any Tuesday night from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the social hall OR purchase tickets online by May 15th.
Gamber VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Friday, May 23
Entertainment: The Uncommitted (Pop, Rock & Country)
Other: Ride all night for $20 (no coupons needed)
-Saturday, May 24
Entertainment: Black Orchard Band (Pop & Rock)
Other: Rides will be by tickets only
-Sunday, May 25
Entertainment: 39 North (Variety)
Other: Rides will be by tickets only
Giant Fireworks Display
-Monday, May 26
Entertainment: Dixie Highway (Rock & Country)
Other: Discounted ride coupon night (must purchase in advance – see above)
Fireworks rain date
-Tuesday, May 27
Entertainment: None
Other: Discounted ride coupon night (must purchase in advance – see above)
-Wednesday, MAY 28
The carnival is closed this date to give the volunteers a night off.
-Thursday, MAY 29
Entertainment: None
Other: Discounted ride coupon night (must purchase in advance – see above)
-Friday, MAY 30
Entertainment: The Salem Bottom Boys (Bluegrass)
Other: Rides will be by tickets only
-Saturday, MAY 31
Entertainment: 39 North (Variety)
Other: Each ride is $2 with student ID
Money Drawings:
- 1st prize: $8,000
- 2nd prize: $1,500
- 3rd prize: $500
- 4th prize: $500
- 5th prize: $250
- 6th prize: $250
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Union Bridge Carnival
(Station 8)
When: Thursday, May 29 – Saturday, May 31, 2025
Where: 8 West Locust Street, Union Bridge MD 21791
Hours: Thursday & Friday, 6 – 10 pm
Saturday, 5 – 10 pm
Union Bridge VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Thursday, May 29
Entertainment: Bootleg
-Friday, MAY 30
Entertainment: Half Serious
-Saturday, May 31
Entertainment: Twenty Dollar Prophet
Other: Raffle Winners Announced, Silent Auction Ends
1st Prize:
2nd Prize:
Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 Drawing Winner Announced
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Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Community Carnival
When: Monday, June 2 – Saturday, June 7, 2025
Where: Mount Airy Carnival Grounds
1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy MD 21771
Carnival hours are 6 – 10 p.m.
$20 Ride-All-Night presale tickets can be purchased online on the Lions Club website.
Mt. Airy 4 County Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, JuNE 2
Entertainment: Wild Aster
-Tuesday, JUNE 3
Entertainment: Jay Henley and Stone Broke
-Wednesday, June 4
Entertainment: Turbulence
-Thursday, JUne 5
Entertainment: Bobby D. and the Truckstop Burritos
-Friday, JUNE 6
Entertainment: Chad Laughlin Music
-Saturday, JUNE 7
Entertainment: Brickyard Road
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Taneytown Carnival
(Station 5)
When: Monday, June 9 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Where: 49 Memorial Drive, Taneytown MD 21787
Rides open at 7 pm. Ride all night each night for one price.
Entertainment begins at 7:00 pm each night
Lunch will be served Monday – Friday from 11 am – 1 pm. Call 443-401-5046 to order.
Dinners are served nightly from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in the activities building.
Taneytown VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, June 9
Entertainment: Tall in the Saddle
Kitchen Specials: Slippery Chicken Pot Pie
-Tuesday, June 10
Entertainment: Dixie Wind Band
Kitchen Specials: Meatloaf Platter
-Wednesday, June 11
Entertainment: Cash Only
Kitchen Specials: Fried Chicken Platter
-Thursday, June 12
Entertainment: Half Serious Band
Kitchen Specials: Pulled Pork Sandwich Platter
-Friday, June 13
Entertainment: Bootleg
Kitchen Specials: Fish Platter
-Saturday, JunE 14
Entertainment: Borderline
Kitchen Specials:
Other: $2,000 big cash drawing
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Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company Carnival (Station 12)
When: June 7 – June 14, 2025
Where: 6680 Sykesville Road, Sykesville MD 21784
Food stands open at 6:00 pm. Rides open at 7:00 pm.
Legacy Hall will open Monday – Saturday at 5:30 pm for full meals. Food stands open at 6:00 pm
Sykesville VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Saturday, june 7
Entertainment: Six Daze Night
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Sunday, june 8
Entertainment: Jay Henley and the Stone Broke Band
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Monday, june 9
Entertainment: Full Effect
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Tuesday, june 10
Entertainment: Bootleg
Other: Ride all night for $25
-Wednesday, june 11
Entertainment: Still Water
Other: Ride all night for $25
–Thursday, june 12
Entertainment: Doug Lester Band
Other: Ride all night for $25
-Friday, june 13
Entertainment: Garrett Mabe
Other: Ride all night for $30
Fireworks night
-Saturday, june 14
Entertainment: Midnight Run
Other: Ride all night for $30
Fireworks Rain Date
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Harney Fire Company Carnival
(Station 11)
When: June 25 – June 28, 2025
Where: 5130 Harney Road, Harney MD 21787
Dining hall opens at 5:00 pm. Grounds open at 6:00 pm and close at 10:00 pm.
Harney VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Wednesday, june 25
Entertainment:
-Thursday, june 26
Entertainment:
-Friday, june 27
Entertainment:
-Saturday, june 28
Entertainment:
Reese Fire Company Carnival
(Station 9)
When: Monday, June 23 – Saturday, June 28, 2025
Where: 1745 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster MD 21157
Did you know? This event has been voted as “Carroll County’s Best Carnival!”
The grounds will be open nightly from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Entertainment begins at 7:30 pm each night.
Reese VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, JuNe 23
Entertainment: The Amish Outlaws
Other:
-Tuesday, JuNE 24
Entertainment: the Fabulous Hubcaps
Other:
-Wednesday, JunE 25
Entertainment: Jay Henley and the Stone Broke Band
Other:
-Thursday, JuNE 26
Entertainment: Dean Crawford and Dunn’s River Band
Other:
-Friday, JuNE 27
Entertainment: Kelly Bell Band
Other:
-Saturday, JuNE 28
Entertainment: Poison Whiskey
Other:
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Manchester Fire Company Carnival
(Station 4)
When: Monday, June 30 – Saturday, July 5, 2025
Where: York Street Carnival Grounds, Manchester MD 21102
2025 is the 138th anniversary of the annual Manchester Carnival. The carnival is open each night from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. Ride all night wrist bands will be available for $25 each night.
Enjoy fresh platters served every night in the air-conditioned activities’ building, as well as crab cakes, bar-b-que, soups, chicken filets, fish filets, and pies. The kitchen is open from 5 – 8 pm each night. Other foods served at the various food stands include the infamous pit beef, french fries, pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes and ice cream.
And don’t forget the nightly live entertainment on the stage! Bring your lawn chair, or stand nearby to hear the featured music each night.
Manchester VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, JuNE 30
Entertainment : Great Train Robbery
Kitchen Specials: Roast Beef (subject to change)
Lump Crab Cake Platters (limited quantities)
Other:
-Tuesday, july 1
Entertainment: Half Serious
Kitchen Special: Roast Turkey (subject to change)
Lump Crab Cake Platters (limited quantities)
Other: Parade begins at 7 pm
-Wednesday, July 2
Entertainment: Reagan Years
Kitchen Special: Ham (subject to change)
Lump Crab Cake Platters (limited quantities)
Other:
-Thursday, July 3
Entertainment: Bootleg
Kitchen Specials: Salisbury Steak (subject to change)
Lump Crab Cake Platters (limited quantities)
Other:
-Friday, July 4
Entertainment: Roadrunners and Elvis
Kitchen Special: Fried Shrimp (subject to change)
Lump Crab Cake Platters (limited quantities)
Other: Fireworks begin 9:30 – 10:00 pm
-Saturday, July 5
Entertainment: Red Dirt Revolution
Kitchen Special: Lasagna (subject to change)
Lump Crab Cake Platters (limited quantities)
Other:
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Winfield Fire Company Carnival
(Station 14)
When: Monday, July 7 – Saturday, July 12, 2025
Where: 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville MD 21784
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet dinners are served in the air-conditioned hall from 4 – 7 pm. The menu will change nightly, plenty of variety for everyone!
Other activities are open from 6 pm until 11 pm each night.
Winfield VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, July 7
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Tuesday, july 8
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Wednesday, july 9
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Thursday, july 10
Entertainment:
-Friday, july 11
Entertainment:
Other: Fireworks at 10 pm
-Saturday, july 12
Entertainment:
Other: Grand prize drawing of all raffles
Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival
(Station 1)
When: Monday, July 21- Saturday, July 26, 2025
Where: 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy MD 21771
Open nightly from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
Advanced sale ride tickets can be purchased for $20 at Blossom & Basket Boutique and Mt. Airy Locker Company/Wagner’s Meats from June 17 – July 27. during their regular business hours. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Additionally, Ride-All-Night Tickets will be available for purchase on the fire company’s website beginning on June 17, until 8:00PM on Sunday July 28. If you purchase tickets online, please note there is a $1 processing fee for each ticket purchased. Online credit tickets will be $21.00. Pickup for online tickets will be at Will-Call (Carnival Office) on Sunday from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm.
Advance tickets can ONLy be used Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights of the carnival.
Mt. Airy VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, july 21
Entertainment: Chad Laughlin (Country)
Indoor Buffet:
-Tuesday, JULY 22
Entertainment: Poison Whiskey (All-American Rock & Roll)
Indoor Buffet:
-Wednesday, JULY 23
Entertainment: Dean Crawford and the Dunn’s River Band
Indoor Buffet:
-Thursday, july 24
Entertainment: YotRox (Yacht Rock from the 70’s & 80’s)
Indoor Buffet:
-Friday, july 25
Entertainment: Scott Kurt and Memphis 59 (Classic Rock and Modern Country)
Indoor Buffet:
Other:
-Saturday, july 26
Entertainment: Brickyard Road
Indoor Buffet:
Other:
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Hampstead Fire Company Carnival
(Station 2)
When: Monday, August 4 – Saturday, August 9, 2025
Where: Coppermine Pantherplex Parking Lot, 1400 Panther Drive (the former North Carroll High School)
6 pm – 11 pm each night
Hampstead VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, AUGUST 5
Entertainment: Crazy Diamond Band
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Tuesday, AUGUST 6
Entertainment: The Dixie Wind Band
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Wednesday, AUGUST 7
Entertainment: Bootleg
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Thursday, AUGUST 8
Entertainment: Spell Bound
-Friday, AUGUST 9
Entertainment: Half Serious
Other: Fireworks at 9:30 pm
-Saturday, AUGUST 10
Entertainment: Smokin Crow
Other: Fireworks rain date
Grand prize money drawing at 10:30 pm
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