Complete List of Carroll County MD Carnival Schedule in 2023:
Be Sure to Check Back Often for Updates. As New Details Become Available, this Page will be Updated!
New Windsor Fire Department: May 23 – May 27
Gamber Fire Department: May 26 – June 3
Union Bridge Fire Department : June 1 – 3
Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Club: June 5 – 10
Taneytown Fire Department: June 12 – 17
Sykesville Fire Department : June 10 – 17
Harney Fire Department: June 21 – 24
Manchester Fire Department: July 3 – 8
Winfield Fire Department: July 10 – 15
Reese Fire Department: July 17- 22
Mt. Airy Fire Department: July 31 – August 5
Hampstead Fire Department: August 7- 12
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 23 – 27, 2023
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 23
Entertainment: DJ Matt Phelps (Hurricane Productions)
Nightly Platter: Pork Roast and Sauerkraut, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes
-WEDNESDAY, MAY 24
Entertainment: Angels on Fire (hit music from today and yesterday)
Nightly Platter: Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes
Other: Parade (begins at 7 pm)
-THURSDAY, MAY 25
Entertainment: Payload (rock / classic rock)
Nightly Platter: Turkey and Dressing, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes
-FRIDAY, MAY 26
Entertainment: Brickyard Road (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band)
Nightly Platter: Fried Shrimp or Seafood, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes
-SATURDAY, MAY 27
Entertainment: Dean Crawford and the Dunn’s River Band (country music)
Nightly Platter: Specials To Be Determined, Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes
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Gamber Carnival
(Station 13)
When: May 26 – June 3, 2023
Where: 3838 Niner Road, Gamber MD 21048
Hours are 6 pm until 11 pm each night.
Gamber VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Friday, May 26
Entertainment: Rich & the Roadrunners (variety)
Other: Ride all night for $20 / person (no coupon needed)
-Saturday, May 27
Entertainment: Different Sisters (variety)
Other: All rides are regular price
-Sunday, May 28
Entertainment: Tune Shifter (classic rock / southern rock / variety)
Other: All rides are regular price
Gigantic Fireworks Display!
-Monday, May 29
Entertainment: Cruisers (Variety)
Other: Rides are regular price
-Tuesday, May 30
Entertainment:
Other: $30 wristbands for rides / $20 if purchased in advance
-Wednesday, MAY 31
The carnival is closed this night.
-Thursday, June 1
Entertainment:
Other: $30 ride wristbands / $20 if purchased in advance
-Friday, June 2
Entertainment: Midnight Run (classic rock)
Other: All rides are regular price
-Saturday, June 3
Entertainment: Bootleg (classic rock / blues)
Other: Students ride for $1 per ride.
Prize raffle drawings ($8000, $1500, $500, $500, $250, $250)
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Union Bridge Carnival
(Station 8)
When: June 1 – 3, 2023
Where: 8 West Locust Street, Union Bridge MD 21791
5Hours: Thursday & Friday, 5 – 10 pm
Saturday, 4 – 10 pm
Union Bridge VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Thursday, June 1
Entertainment: Cash Town (Rock)
Other: Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 1:30 in the social hall
Silent auction, beer garden, gun jars, games, food and inflatables
-Friday, June 2
Entertainment: Betting on Austin
Other: Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 1:30 in the social hall
Silent auction, beer garden, gun jars, games, food and inflatables
-Saturday, June 3
Entertainment: Cash Only
Other: Silent auction closes at 8:00 pm
Raffle drawing for a weekend getaway to Rock Gap with a $500 gift card
Ladies auxiliary 50/50 drawing
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Mt. Airy 4 County Lions Community Carnival
When: June 5-10, 2023
Where: Mount Airy Carnival Grounds
1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy MD 21771
Carnival hours are 6 – 11 p.m.
Tickets for the always popular “Ride All Night” go on sale May 1 for $20 / each. They can be purchased at Jake’s Barbershop in Mt. Airy and Georges Girls in Downtown Mt. Airy.
Ride tickets can also be purchased:
Sunday, May 14 from 1-4 at the carnival grounds
Saturday, May 20 from 1-4 at Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill
Saturday, May 27 from 1-4 at Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill
Last call for tickets will be on Sunday, June 4 at the carnival grounds from 10 am-5pm.
Mt. Airy 4 County Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, June 5
Entertainment: Michael Heister
-Tuesday, June 6
Entertainment: Jay Henly
-Wednesday, June 7
Entertainment: Tom Petty Jukebox
-Thursday, June 8
Entertainment: Bobby D and the Truckstop Burritos
-Friday, June 9
Entertainment: Streamline
Other: Fireworks
-Saturday, June 10
Entertainment: Brickyard Road
Other: Fireworks Rain Date
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Taneytown Carnival
(Station 5)
When: June 12- 17, 2023
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 12
Entertainment: Cash Only (Johnny Cash Tribute Band)
Kitchen Specials: Roast Chicken and Ham
-Tuesday, June 13
Entertainment: Half Serious Band
Kitchen Specials: Meatloaf and Lasagna
-Wednesday, June 14
Entertainment: Different Sisters Band
Kitchen Specials: Roast Chicken and Roast Beef
-Thursday, June 15
Entertainment: Dixie Wind Band
Kitchen Specials: Roast Beef and Lasagna
-Friday, June 16
Entertainment: Bootleg
Kitchen Specials: Fish and Salisbury Steak
-Saturday, JunE 17
Entertainment: Borderline Band
Kitchen Specials: Roast Chicken and Ham
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Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company Carnival (Station 12)
When: June 10 – 17, 2023
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 10
Entertainment: Coffey Stains
Other: $30 Wristband to ride all night
-Sunday, june 11
Entertainment: Problem Child
Other: $30 Wristband to ride all night
-Monday, june 12
Entertainment: Doug Lester
Other: $30 Wristband to ride all night
-Tuesday, june 13
Entertainment: Deni Starr Band
Other: $25 Wristband to ride all night
-Wednesday, june 14
Entertainment: Garrett Mabe Band
Other: $25 Wristband to ride all night
–Thursday, june 15
Entertainment: Full Effect
Other: $25 Wristband to ride all night
-Friday, june 16
Entertainment: Gravy
Other: $30 Wristband to ride all night
Fireworks!
-Saturday, june 17
Entertainment: Midnite Run
Other: $30 Wristband to ride all night
Fireworks rain date
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Harney Fire Company Carnival
(Station 11)
When: June 21 – 24, 2023
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 21
Entertainment:
-Thursday, june 22
Entertainment:
-Friday, june 23
Entertainment:
-Saturday, june 24
Entertainment:
Manchester Fire Company Carnival
(Station 4)
When: July 3 – July 8, 2023
Where: York Street Carnival Grounds, Manchester MD 21102
2023 is the 136th 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 3
Entertainment : Best Regards
Kitchen Specials: Meatloaf dinner
Other:
-Tuesday, July 4
Entertainment: Josh Christina
Kitchen Special: Turkey Dinner
Other:
-Wednesday, July 5
Entertainment: Regan Years
Kitchen Special: Crab Cake Dinner
Other: Parade begins at 7:00 pm
-Thursday, July 6
Entertainment: Bootleg
Kitchen Specials: Beef Dinner
Other: Fireworks (beginning 9:30 – 10:00 pm)
-Friday, July 7
Entertainment: Joe Forrester (Elvis impersonator)
Kitchen Special: Seafood Platter
Other:
-Saturday, July 8
Entertainment: Red Dirt Revolution (7 pm)
Kitchen Special: Chef’s Choice
Other:
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Winfield Fire Company Carnival
(Station 14)
When: July 10 – 15, 2023
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 10
Entertainment: Jay Henley & Stone Broke (Country)
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Tuesday, July 11
Entertainment: Full Effect (Classic Rock, Soul, & Rock ‘n Roll)
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Wednesday, JUly 12
Entertainment: Salem Bottom Boys (Bluegrass)
Other: Ride all night for one price
-Thursday, JULY 13
Entertainment: Bootleg (Classic Rock)
-Friday, JULY 14
Entertainment: Dean Crawford & Dunn’s River Band (Country)
Other: Fireworks at 10:30 pm
-Saturday, JULY 15
Entertainment: Billie Harrison & Haywire Band (Bluegrass)
Other: Grand prize drawing of all raffles
Reese Fire Company Carnival
(Station 9)
When: July 17 – 22, 2023
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, July 17
Entertainment:
Other:
-Tuesday, July 18
Entertainment:
Other:
-Wednesday, July 19
Entertainment:
Other:
-Thursday, July 20
Entertainment:
Other:
-Friday, July 21
Entertainment:
Other:
-Saturday, July 22
Entertainment:
Other:
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Mt. Airy Fire Company Carnival
(Station 1)
When: July 31 – August 5, 2023
Where: 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy MD 21771
Open nightly from 6:00 – 10:00 pm.
Mt. Airy VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, july 31
Entertainment: Jay Henley and Stone Broke (country)
Other:
Ride all night for one price
-Tuesday, August 1
Entertainment: Streamline(70’s & 80’s rock)
Other:
Ride all night for one price
-Wednesday, August 2
Entertainment: Chris Woodward and Shindiggin’ (country)
Other:
Ride all night for one price
-Thursday, August 3
Entertainment: Hayden Shaw and Friends (bluegrass)
Other:
-Friday, August 4
Entertainment: Special Delivery (classic rock and dance tunes)
Other:
-Saturday, August 5
Entertainment: Davisson Brothers Band (country)
Other:
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Hampstead Fire Company Carnival
(Station 2)
When: August 7 – 12, 2023
Where: Coppermine Pantherplex Parking Lot (the former North Carroll High School)
6 pm – 11 pm each night
Hampstead VFD Carnival Schedule:
-Monday, AUGUST 7
Entertainment: DJ Jamin Jason
Other: Ride all Night for $30
-Tuesday, AUGUST 8
Entertainment: Hayden Shaw and Friends (Country / Bluegrass)
Other: Ride All Night for $30
-Wednesday, AUGUST 9
Entertainment: Bootleg (Classic Rock, Blues and Country)
Other: Ride all Night for $30
-Thursday, AUGUST 10
Entertainment: Eclipse (Journey Tribute Band)
-Friday, AUGUST 11
Entertainment: Smokin Crow (Southern Rock, Outlaw Country, Hard Rock)
-Saturday, AUGUST 12
Entertainment: Stone Country
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