Complete List of Carroll County MD Carnival Schedules in 2024:
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New Windsor Fire Department: May 21 – May 25
Gamber Fire Department: May 24 – June 1
Union Bridge Fire Department : May 30 – June 1
Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Club: June 3 – June 8
Taneytown Fire Department: June 10- 15
Sykesville Fire Department : June 8- 15
Harney Fire Department:
Reese Fire Department: June 24-29
Manchester Fire Department: July 1-6
Winfield Fire Department: July 7 – July 13
Mt. Airy Fire Department: July 29 – August 3
Hampstead Fire Department: August 5 – August 10
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: May 21 – May 25, 2024
Platters will be available each night from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. All platters include 2 sides and a drink.
There will also be unlimited ride night specials each night.
New Windsor VFD Carnival Schedule:
TUESDAY, May 21
Entertainment: 39 North (alternative, modern, classic rock)
Nightly Platter:
-WEDNESDAY, May 22
Entertainment: Jay Henley ad Stone Broke Band (country)
Nightly Platter:
Other: Parade
-THURSDAY, May 23
Entertainment: Radio Hero (rock, pop, country)
Nightly Platter:
-FRIDAY, May 24
Entertainment: Payload (rock and roll)
Nightly Platter:
-SATURDAY, May 25
Entertainment: Brickyard Road (southern rock)
Nightly Platter:
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Gamber Carnival
(Station 13)
When: May 24 – June 1, 2024
Where: 3838 Niner Road, Gamber MD 21048
Hours are 6 pm until 11 pm each night.
Purchase discounted ride coupons for only $20 in advance! Purchase online by May 13, coupons will be mailed. Each coupon can be redeemed at the ticket booth for a wristband. That’s a savings of $15 per wristband! Coupons can also be purchased at the social hall from 5-7 pm on Tuesdays. Coupons purchased after May 13 must be purchased in person. May 23 is the deadline for purchasing ride coupons in advance.
Gamber VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Friday, May 24
Entertainment: Stable Meadows (Pop, Rock, Country)
Other: Ride all night for $20, ride coupons are not needed this night.
-Saturday, May 25
Entertainment: Black Orchard Band (Pop and Rock)
Other:
-Sunday, May 26
Entertainment: Different Sisters (Variety)
Other: Giant Fireworks Display
-Monday, May 27
Entertainment: Dixie Highway (Rock and Country)
Other: Discounted ride coupons (purchased in advance) can be used this night.
Fireworks rain date
-Tuesday, May 28
Entertainment: None
Other: Discounted ride coupons (purchased in advance) can be used this night.
-Wednesday, MAY 29
The carnival is closed this date to give the volunteers a night off.
-Thursday, MAY 30
Entertainment: None
Other: Discounted ride coupons (purchased in advance) can be used this night.
-Friday, MAY 31
Entertainment: Salem Bottom Boys (Blue Grass)
-Saturday, June 1
Entertainment: North Band (Variety, Pop, Rock)
Other: All rides are $2/ride with valid student ID
Raffle winners will be announced:
1st prize: $8,000
2nd prize: $2,000
3rd prize: $500
4th prize: $500
5th prize: $250
6th prize: $250
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Union Bridge Carnival
(Station 8)
When: May 30, June 1, 2024
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 30
Entertainment: Betting on Austin (Classic Rock)
-Friday, MAY 31
Entertainment: Cash Only (Johnny Cash Tribute Band)
-Saturday, JUNE 1
Entertainment: Half Serious (Rock)
Other: Raffle WInners Announced
1st Prize: Blackstone Pellet Grill and Omnivore Griddle Combo
2nd Prize: 42″ Flat Screen TV
Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 Drawing Winner Announced
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Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Community Carnival
When: June 3 – June 8, 2024
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 begin May 1st at these Mt Airy locations:
- George’s Girls, 233 S. Main Street (cash only)
- Jake’s Barbershop 104 E. Ridgeville Blvd. (cash only)
- FIreman’s Carnival Grounds (June 2, cash or credit from 9 am -5pm)
Online ticket sales also begin May 1st
Mt. Airy 4 County Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, JuNE 3
Entertainment: Michael Heister
-Tuesday, JUNE 4
Entertainment: Jay Henley and the Stone Broke Band
-Wednesday, June 5
Entertainment: Chad Laughlin
-Thursday, JUne 6
Entertainment: Streamline
-Friday, JUNE 7
Entertainment: Bobby D and the Truckstop Burritos
-Saturday, JUNE 8
Entertainment: Brickyard Road
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Taneytown Carnival
(Station 5)
When: June 12- 17, 2024
Where: 49 Memorial Drive, Taneytown MD 21787
Rides open at 7 pm, entertainment begins at 7:15 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 4:30 – 7:00 pm.
Taneytown VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, June 10
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Tuesday, June 11
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Wednesday, June 12
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Thursday, June 13
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Friday, June 14
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
-Saturday, JunE 15
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
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Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company Carnival (Station 12)
When: June 8 – 15, 2024
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 8
Entertainment: 8
Other: 8
-Sunday, june 9
Entertainment:
Other:
-Monday, june 10
Entertainment:
Other:
-Tuesday, june 11
Entertainment:
Other: $25 Wristband to ride all night
-Wednesday, june 12
Entertainment:
Other:
–Thursday, june 13
Entertainment:
Other:
-Friday, june 14
Entertainment:
Other:
-Saturday, june 15
Entertainment:
Other:
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Harney Fire Company Carnival
(Station 11)
When:
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,
Entertainment:
-Thursday,
Entertainment:
-Friday,
Entertainment:
-Saturday,
Entertainment:
Manchester Fire Company Carnival
(Station 4)
When: July 1- July 6, 2024
Where: York Street Carnival Grounds, Manchester MD 21102
2024 is the 137th 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 – 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.
Manchester VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, July 1
Entertainment :
Kitchen Specials:
Other:
-Tuesday, July 2
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other:
-Wednesday, July 3
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other: Parade begins at 7:00 pm
-Thursday, July 4
Entertainment:
Kitchen Specials:
Other:
-Friday, July 5
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other:
-Saturday, July 6
Entertainment:
Kitchen Special:
Other:
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Winfield Fire Company Carnival
(Station 14)
When: July 7 – July 13, 2024
Where: 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville MD 21784
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 11 pm each night.
Winfield VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, July 8
Entertainment:
Other:
-Tuesday, july 9
Entertainment:
Other:
-Wednesday, july10
Entertainment:
Other:
-Thursday, july 11
Entertainment:
-Friday, july 12
Entertainment:
Other:
-Saturday, july 13
Entertainment:
Other: Grand prize drawing of all raffles
Reese Fire Company Carnival
(Station 9)
When: June 24 – 29, 2024
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 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Exception: Opens at 4 pm on Saturday.
Entertainment begins at 7:30 pm each night
Reese VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, JuNe 24
Entertainment:
Other:
-Tuesday, JuNE 25
Entertainment:
Other:
-Wednesday, JuE 26
Entertainment:
Other:
-Thursday, JuNE 27
Entertainment:
Other:
-Friday, JuNE 28
Entertainment:
Other:
-Saturday, JuNE 29
Entertainment:
Other:
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Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival
(Station 1)
When: July 29 – August 3, 2024
Where: 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy MD 21771
Open nightly from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
Mt. Airy VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, july 29
Entertainment:
Other:
-Tuesday, JULY 30
Entertainment:
Other:
-Wednesday, JULY 31
Entertainment:
Other:
-Thursday, August 1
Entertainment:
Other:
-Friday, August 2
Entertainment:
Other:
-Saturday, August 3
Entertainment:
Other:
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Hampstead Fire Company Carnival
(Station 2)
When: August 5 – August 10, 2024
Where: Coppermine Pantherplex Parking Lot (the former North Carroll High School)
6 pm – 11 pm each night
Hampstead VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, AUGUST 5
Entertainment:
Other:
-Tuesday, AUGUST 6
Entertainment:
Other:
-Wednesday, AUGUST 7
Entertainment:
Other:
-Thursday, AUGUST 8
Entertainment:
-Friday, AUGUST 9
Entertainment:
-Saturday, AUGUST 10
Entertainment:
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