Carnival Season (2007)
*Please note, this is a post from 2007. The post for the 2008 carnival schedule is here!*
I haven’t been a huge fan of summer carnivals ever since, years ago in Ohio, Frog and I were on a ride and about halfway through, noticed a guy who was literally still putting the ride together. Still, the summer carnival is a big deal in Frederick County and, even though most of these are already over, I thought I’d provide a list of summer carnivals that I saw in the FNP:
Carnival Listings
This summer’s area carnival schedule follows.
May 21-26: Mother Seton School, Emmitsburg
May 25-June 2: Boonsboro Rescue Company
May 26-June 2: Gamber and Community Fire Company
May 28-June 2: Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company
June 4-9: Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company
June 4-9: New Windsor Fire and Hose Company #1
June 4-9: Mount Airy Lions Club
June 4-9: New Windsor Fire and Hose Company
June 11-16: Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company
June 14-23: Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Company, Adamstown
June 18-23: Sykesville Freedom District Fire Dept.
July 2-7: Manchester Volunteer Fire Company
July 2-7: Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company
July 9-14: Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
July 9-14: Guardian Hose Company, Thurmont
July 9-14: Winfield Volunteer Fire Company
July 16-21: Urbana Fire and Rescue Company
July 16-21: Burkittsville Ruritan Club
July 23-28: Jefferson Ruritan Club
July 23-28: Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company
Aug. 6-11: Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company
I haven’t had a carnival experience quite like that, but I have always been a bit hesitant to get on some of the rides. I have to think that, as frequently as they tear down- move on to the next place- and reassemble these rides, there have to be a few nuts and bolts missing after a while. I still like going to the carnivals though, if just for nostalgia. They sort of harken back to a bygone era when we appreciated simple pleasures, and communities were closer-knit. Plus, my 2 year-old loved it. We took him to the Carroll Manor carnival a couple weeks ago, and man, you’d have thought he was at Disney World he was so thrilled. I hope they continue for at least a few more years, but I’m not optimistic. The night we went, it was very poorly attended.
Actually, the rides are very safe. I have seen them put up and taken down. They are also required to be inspected by the state. Now the people operating the rides sometimes is the question.
I just posted some pictures of the Walkersville Fire Company’s carnival so far up on their website at http://www.walkersvillefire.com Click on the photo album link and you will find a folder labeled Carnival 2007. There is a video of the fireworks finale from Tuesday night. There will be fire works again on Friday night.
Pajamamomma pointed out that the info for the Thurmont carnival was missing from this list. Here’s the info, from the Gazette:
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., pre-sale ride tickets at carnival grounds or town office
Monday: Roast beef, french fries, peas; Brandy Stills Band performs; $17 ride night
Tuesday: Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans; The Promise Band; fireworks at 10:15 p.m.; reduced ride night
Wednesday: Fried chicken, corn, scalloped potatoes; No Alibi; fireworks rain date; $17 ride night
July 12: Parade at 6:30 p.m.; Bone Shakers
July 13: Catfish, cole slaw and french fries; Big Cam and the Lifters; cash bingo
July 14: Blue Daze; cash bingo
Are you having the Winfield Carnival again this year. I’ve left messages and sent faxes to Scott Legore. Please let me know as soon as possible. Our company had a very good response last year.
Thank you,
Beverly
Yes, July 7-12. The 2008 Carnival schedule can be found here:
http://www.thenewspost.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=U2V2VHdvSC8yMDA4LzA1LzE1I0FyMDAyMDA=&Mode=Gif&Locale=english-skin-custom