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New Windsor Fire Department: May 19- May 23
Gamber Fire Department: May 22- May 30
Union Bridge Fire Department : May 29 – May 31
Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Club: June 2 – June 7
Taneytown Fire Department: June 8- June 13
Sykesville Fire Department : June 6- June 13
Harney Fire Department: June 24- June 27
Reese Fire Department: July 20- July 25
Manchester Fire Department: June 29 – July 4
Winfield Fire Department: July 6- July 11
Mt. Airy Fire Department: July 20- July 25
Hampstead Fire Department: July 27 – August 1
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 19- Saturday May 23, 2026
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 19
Entertainment:
-WEDNESDAY, May 20
Entertainment:
-THURSDAY, May 21
Entertainment:
-FRIDAY, May 22
Entertainment:
-SATURDAY, May 23
Entertainment:
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Gamber Carnival
(Station 13)
When: May 22 – May 30, 2026
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 22
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $20 (no coupons needed)
-Saturday, May 23
Entertainment:
Other: Rides will be by tickets only
-Sunday, May 24
Entertainment:
Other: Rides will be by tickets only
Giant Fireworks Display
-Monday, May 25
Entertainment:
Other: Discounted ride coupon night (must purchase in advance – see above)
Fireworks rain date
-Tuesday, May 26
Entertainment:
Other: Discounted ride coupon night (must purchase in advance – see above)
-Wednesday, MAY 27
The carnival is closed this date to give the volunteers a night off.
-Thursday, MAY 29
Entertainment:
Other: Discounted ride coupon night (must purchase in advance – see above)
-Friday, MAY 29
Entertainment:
Other: Rides will be by tickets only
-Saturday, MAY 30
Entertainment:
Other: Each ride is $2 with student ID
Money Drawings:
- 1st prize: $
- 2nd prize: $
- 4th prize: $
- 5th prize: $
- 6th prize: $
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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:
-Friday, MAY 30
Entertainment:
-Saturday, May 31
Entertainment:
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:
-Tuesday, JUNE 3
Entertainment:
-Wednesday, June 4
Entertainment:
-Thursday, JUne 5
Entertainment: Entertainment:
-Saturday, JUNE 7
Entertainment:
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Taneytown Carnival
(Station 5)
When: Monday, June 8 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
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 8
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Tuesday, June 9
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Wednesday, June 10
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Thursday, June 11
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Friday, June 12
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Saturday, JunE 13
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
Other: $2,000 big cash drawing
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Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company Carnival (Station 12)
When: June 6- June 13, 2026
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 6
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Sunday, june 7
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Monday, june 8
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Tuesday, june 9
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $25
-Wednesday, june 10
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $25
–Thursday, june 11
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $25
-Friday, june 12
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $30
Fireworks night
-Saturday, june 13
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $30
Fireworks Rain Date
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Harney Fire Company Carnival
(Station 11)
When: June 24 – June 27, 2026
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 24
Entertainment:
-Thursday, june 25
Entertainment:
-Friday, june 26
Entertainment:
-Saturday, june 27
Entertainment:
Reese Fire Company Carnival
(Station 9)
When: Monday, July 20 – Saturday, July 25, 2026
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, July 20
Entertainment:
Other:
-Tuesday, July 21
Entertainment:
Other:
-Wednesday, July 22
Entertainment:
Other:
-Thursday, July 23
Entertainment:
Other:
-Friday, July 24
Entertainment:
Other:
-Saturday, July 25
Entertainment:
Other:
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Manchester Fire Company Carnival
(Station 4)
When: Monday, June 29- Saturday, July 4, 2026
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 29
Entertainment :
Kitchen Specials:
Other:
-Tuesday, juNE 30
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other: Parade begins at 7 pm
-Wednesday, July 1
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other:
-Thursday, July 2
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
Other:
-Friday, July 3
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other: Fireworks begin 9:30 – 10:00 pm
-Saturday, July 4
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other:
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Winfield Fire Company Carnival
(Station 14)
When: Monday, July 6 – Saturday, July 11, 2026
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 6
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Tuesday, july 7
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Wednesday, july 8
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Thursday, july 9
Entertainment:
-Friday, july 10
Entertainment:
Other: Fireworks at 10 pm
-Saturday, july 11
Entertainment:
Other: Grand prize drawing of all raffles
Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival
(Station 1)
When: Monday, July 20- Saturday, July 25, 2026
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 20
Entertainment:
Indoor Buffet:
-Tuesday, JULY 21
Entertainment:
Indoor Buffet:
-Wednesday, JULY 22
Entertainment:
Indoor Buffet:
-Thursday, july 23
Entertainment:
Indoor Buffet:
-Friday, july 24
Entertainment:
Indoor Buffet:
Other:
-Saturday, july 25
Entertainment:
Indoor Buffet:
Other:
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Hampstead Fire Company Carnival
(Station 2)
When: Monday, July 27 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
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:
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Tuesday, AUGUST 6
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Wednesday, AUGUST 7
Entertainment:
Other: Ride all night for $30
-Thursday, AUGUST 8
Entertainment:
-Friday, AUGUST 9
Entertainment:
Other: Fireworks at 9:30 pm
-Saturday, AUGUST 10
Entertainment:
Other: Fireworks rain date
Grand prize money drawing at 10:30 pm
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