Complete List of 2019 Carnivals:

Gamber: May 24 – June 1

Union Bridge:  May 27 – June 1

New Windsor:  June 3 – 8

Mt. Airy 4 County: June 3 – 8

Taneytown:  June 10 – 15

Sykesville:  June 15 – 22

Harney:  June 24 – 29

Manchester:  July 1 – July 6

Winfield:  July 8 – 13

Reese: July 15 – 20

Mt. Airy:  July 22 – July 27

Hampstead:  August 12 – August 17

 11 volunteer fire companies hold carnivals in Carroll County, MD every summer. These are some of the largest fundraisers held each year. 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! 

Gamber & Community Fire Company Carnival (Station 13)

When:  May 24 – June 1, 2019

Where:   3838 Niner Road

Hours are 6 pm until 11 pm each night. Pre-paid ride coupons can purchased for $15 every Tuesday from 4 – 7 pm, from April 2 – April 30. Ticket sales will occur in the social hall. The pre-paid coupons can be used on the dates as shown below.

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Friday, May 24

Entertainment: Rich & the Roadrunners (Oldies)

Other: Ride all night for $15 / person (no coupon needed)

-Saturday, May 25

Entertainment: Bootleg (Variety)

-Sunday, May 26

Entertainment: Midnite Run (Classic Rock)

Other: Ride all night for $15 with pre-paid coupon

-Monday, May 27

Entertainment: Full Effect – Let the Good The Roll

Other:  Memorial Day Gigantic Fireworks Display

-Tuesday, May 28

Entertainment: Twenty Dollar Prophets (Classic Rock)

Other:  Ride all night for $15 with pre-paid coupon

-Wednesday, May 29

The carnival is closed this night.

-Thursday, May 30

Entertainment: Salem Bottom Boys (Bluegrass)

Other:  Ride all night for $!5 with pre-paid coupon

-Friday, May 31

Entertainment: ForePlay (Classic Rock)

-Saturday, June 1

Entertainment: Surreal (Classic Rock)

Major Prize Raffle – $7500, $1500, $500, $250, $250

Fire Company Raffle – 1/2 side of beef cut & wrapped to order

$200 Martin’s Grocery Store gift card

Auxiliary Raffle – 55″ LG/UHD TV

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Crab Feast for 25 people, donated by Salerno’s

Homemade afghan

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Union Bridge Fire Company Carnival (Station 8)

When: May 27 – June 1, 2019

Where: 8 West Locust Street

Opens at 6pm every night

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, May 27

Entertainment: Hurricane Productions Music DJ

Other: Lunch 11:30 – 1:00

Dinner Platters 4:30 – 7:00

-Tuesday, May 28

Entertainment: Bootleg

Other: Lunch 11:30 – 1:00

Dinner Platters 4:30 – 7:00

-Wednesday, May 29

Other: Fireman’s Parade, beginning at 7 pm

Lunch 11:30 – 1:00

Dinner Platters 4:30 – 7:00

-Thursday, May 30

Entertainment: Dixie Wind Band

Other: Lunch 11:30 – 1:00

Dinner Platters 4:30 – 7:00

-Friday, June 31

Entertainment: Brick Yard Road Band (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

Other: Lunch 11:30 – 1:00

Dinner Platters 4:30 – 7:00

-Saturday, June 1

Entertainment: 4 Warned Band

Other: Silent Auction closes at 7 pm

Lunch 11:30 – 1:00

Dinner Platters 4:30 – 7:00

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New Windsor Fire Company Carnival (Station 10)

When:  June 3-8

Where:  101 High Street

Opens at 5:30 pm each night, rides start at 6 pm.

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, June 3

Entertainment:

Other: New Windsor Miss Fire Prevention Contest

-Tuesday, June 4

Entertainment:  Mobile Music Machine (DJ)

-Wednesday, June 5

Entertainment:  DJ Jamin Jason

-Thursday, June 6

Entertainment:  Carroll County Ramblers (Bluegrass)

-Friday, June 7

Entertainment: Bootleg (Country & Classic Rock)

-Saturday, June 8

Entertainment:  High Voltage (Rock)

Other: Big Money Drawing

1st Prize – $4,000

2nd Prize – $1,000

3rd Prize – $500

4th thru 8th Prize – $100 each

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Mt. Airy 4 Corners Carnival

Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Club Carnival

When: June 3-8

Where: Mount Airy Carnival Grounds

1008 Twin Arch Road

Carnival hours are 6 – 11 p.m.

Tickets for the always popular “Ride All Night” are on sale now! They can be purchased through June 1 at Old Line Bank/Mt. Airy, George’s Girls, and Youth Play.

On May 18, 25, and June 1, ride tickets can be purchased from 1-4pm at Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill.

Last call for tickets will be on June 2 at the carnival grounds from 1-5pm. Purchase the tickets in advance for $15 or at the carnival for $30.

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, June 3

Entertainment: Duffy & Ro

-Tuesday, June 4

Entertainment: Patty Reese Band

-Wednesday, June 5

Entertainment: Twice Over

-Thursday, June 6

Entertainment: Empty Ecstasy

-Friday, June 7

Entertainment: Forever Young

-Saturday, June 8

Entertainment: Brickyard Road

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Taneytown Fire Company Carnival (Station 5)

When:  June 10 – 15

Where:  49 Memorial Drive

Rides open at 7 pm, entertainment begins at 7:30 pm each night

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, June 10

Entertainment: Bootleg

Kitchen Specials:  Roast Chicken & Ham

-Tuesday, June 11

Entertainment:  Dixie Wind Band

Kitchen Specials: Meatloaf & Lasagna

-Wednesday, June 12

Entertainment: Silver Eagle

Kitchen Specials: Roast Beef & Roast Chicken

-Thursday, June 13

Entertainment:  Half Serious Band

Kitchen Specials:  Fried Chicken & Salisbury Steak

-Friday, June 14

Entertainment:  Different Sisters

Kitchen Specials:  Fish & Lasagna

-Saturday, June15

Entertainment:  Borderline

Kitchen Specials:  Roast Chicken & Ham

Other:  Big Money drawing (1st Prize – $2,000)

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Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Company Carnival (Station 12)

When:  June 15-22

Where: 6680 Sykesville Road, Sykesville

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

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Saturday, June 15

Entertainment:  Cruse (Classic Rock)

Other: Ride all night for $25

-Sunday, June 16 (Father’s Day)

Entertainment: DJ Colin Clark

Other: Ride all night for $15, Dads ride for FREE!

-Monday, June 17

Entertainment:  Gravy (Variety Music)

Other:  Ride all night for $25

-Tuesday, June 18

Entertainment:  Twenty Dollar Prophet

Other:  Ride all night for $20

-Wednesday, June 19

Entertainment: Full Effect (Classic Rock)

Other: Ride all night for $20

-Thursday, June 20

Entertainment:  Midnite Run (Classic Rock)

Other:  Ride all night for $20

-Friday, June 21

Entertainment:  Doug Lester Band (Classic Rock)

Other:  Ride all night for $25

Fireworks Night

           

-Saturday, June 22

Entertainment:  Problem Child (Classic Rock)

Other:  Ride all night for $25

Fireworks Rain Date

           

           

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Harney Fire Company Carnival (Station 11)

When:  June 24 – 29

Where: 5130 Harney Road, Taneytown

Dining hall opens at 4:30 pm. Grounds open at 6:00 pm. Entertainment is from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm each night. Rides are open Monday thru Thursday from 6:30 – 10:30 pm, and Friday thru Saturday from 6:30 – 11:00 pm.

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, June 24

Entertainment:  Hanover Express (bluegrass)

-Tuesday, June 25

Entertainment: Half Serious (rock and country)

-Wednesday, June 26

Entertainment: Borderline (country)

-Thursday, June 27

Entertainment:  Big Wheely & The White Walls (50’s and 60’s rock)

-Friday, June 28

Entertainment:  Silver Eagle Band (country)

-Saturday, June 29

Entertainment: River Bend Band (country)

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Manchester Fire Company Carnival (Station 4)

When:  July 1 – July 6, 2019

Where: York Street Carnival Grounds, Manchester

2019 is the 134th anniversary of the annual Manchester Carnival. The carnival is open from 6-11 pm each night. Advanced ride tickets are available for $18 at the Activities Building. Call the fire station to purchase at (410) 239-2286.

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 – 9 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.

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, July 1

Entertainment : Elly Cook (7:00 – 8:30) Lyve Bayte (8:30 – 10:00)

Kitchen Specials: Meatloaf Dinner

Other:  Ride all night for $20

-Tuesday, July 2

Entertainment:   Josh Christina

Kitchen Special:  Roast Beef Dinner / Turkey Dnner

Other:  Ride all night for $20

Parade beginning at 7 pm

           

-Wednesday, July 3

Entertainment:   The Cruisers (50’s, 60’s, 70’s)

Kitchen Special:  Turkey Dinner / Roast Beef Dinner

Other:  Ride all night for $20

-Thursday, July 4

Entertainment:   Bootleg (Classic & Southern Rock)

Kitchen Specials:  Open-Faced Roast Beef / Turkey Dinner

Other:  Ride all night for $20

Fireworks begin approximately 10 pm

       

-Friday, July 5

Entertainment:   Rich & The Roadrunners with Elvis (Joe Forrester)

Kitchen Special: Seafood Platter

Other:  Ride all night for $20

-Saturday, July 6

Entertainment:   The Wind Dixie Band (Country)

Kitchen Special: Chef’s Choice

Other:  Ride all night for $20

Fireworks rain date

           

            Big Money Drawing ($6000, $1000, $750, $600)

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Winfield Fire Company Carnival (Station 14)

When:  July 8 – 13

Where: 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville

Buffer 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 midnight each night.

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, July 8

Entertainment:  The Mahoney Brothers (Jukebox Favorites)

Other: Ride all night for one price

-Tuesday, July 9

Entertainment:  Red Dirt Revolution (Country)

Other:  Ride all night for one price

-Wednesday, July 10

Entertainment: The Dixie Wind Band (Country)

Other: Ride all night for one price

-Thursday, July 11

Entertainment:  Half Serious (Classic & Modern Rock)

-Friday, July 12

Entertainment:  Dean Crawford & Dunn’s River Band (Country)

Other:  Fireworks at 10:15 pm

-Saturday, July 13

Entertainment:  Bootleg (Classic Rock)

Other:  Grand prize drawings of all raffles

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Reese Fire Company Carnival (Station 9)

When:  July 15 – 20, 2019

Where: 1745 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster

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. Exception: Opens at 4 pm on Saturday.

Entertainment begins at 7:30 pm each night

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, July 15

Entertainment: Jay Henley & Stone Broke Band (Country)

Other:  Kids Night (Ride all night for $10)

-Tuesday, July 16

Entertainment:  Half Serious (Rock)

Other:  Ride all night for $20

-Wednesday, July 17

Entertainment:  EverRise (Rock)

Other:  Ride all night for $20

-Thursday, July 18

Entertainment:  Eclipse (Journey Tribute Band)

Other:  Ride all night for $23

-Friday, July 19

Entertainment: Dean Crawford & Dunns River Band (Country)

Other:  Ride all night for $23

-Saturday, July 20

Entertainment:  Salem Bottom Boys (Bluegrass)

Other: Ride all night for $23

 Big money raffle: $5,000, $1000, $500 (3rd – 6th prize)

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Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival (Station 1)

When:    July 22 – 27, 2019

Where:  1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy

Open nightly from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Advanced ride-all-night tickets can be purchased June 21 – July 21 at Basket Blossom Boutique & Mt. Airy Locker Plant for only $15 cash.

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, July 22

Entertainment:   Chris Woodward & Shindiggin’

Other:  Ride all night for one price

-Tuesday, July 23

Entertainment:  Southern Charm

Other: Ride all night for one price

-Wednesday, July 24

Entertainment:  Dean Crawford & the Dunns River Band

Other: Ride all night for one price

-Thursday, July 25

Entertainment:  Twenty Dollar Prophet

Other:  Parade begins at 6:30

-Friday, July 26

Entertainment:  The Rock and Roll Relics

-Saturday, July 27

Entertainment:   The Amish Outlaws

Other:  Cash Raffle

       

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Hampstead Fire Company Carnival (Station 2)

When:   August 12 – 17, 2019

Where: 1341 N. Main Street, Hampstead

Delicious platters will be served nightly inside the air-conditioned hall. The kitchen will be open Monday – Friday beginning at 6:00 pm, and Saturday beginning at 5:00 pm. Enjoy roast beef, chicken, shrimp and more!

Avoid parking hassles! Park at North Carroll High School, and ride the shuttle for free. Shuttle buses will run Monday thru Friday from 6:00 – 11:00 p.m., and Saturday from 5:00 pm – 11:30 p.m.

Ride all night, every night, for only $20!

The nightly itinerary includes:

-Monday, August 12

Entertainment:  Josh & Good Ol Stuff with Josh Christina

-Tuesday, August 13

Entertainment: Iron Ridge

Other:  Miss Fire Prevention Contest (starts at 8:00 pm)

-Wednesday, August 14

Entertainment: Jeff Krick, nationally known Elvis performer

Other:  Parade (starts at 7 p.m)

-Thursday, August 15

Entertainment:  Aspen Run (Bluegrass)

-Friday, August 16

Entertainment:  Bootleg

-Saturday, August 17

Entertainment:  Dean Crawford & Dunn’s River Band

Other:  Big Money Drawing at 11:15 pm

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