Carnival

Everyone loves a carnival! Can you smell the cotton candy? Can you hear the kids screaming from the top of the Ferris Wheel? There will be over a dozen rides and games at this year's carnival. And over 20 food vendors throughout the Festival grounds with something to eat for everyone.

Carnival Access Policy:

Each person wishing to enter the carnival area must purchase a minimum of $5.00 in ride tickets each day. Tickets may be used on any ride in the carnival area. An exception will be granted to a parent who is accompanying their children. The parent will not have to purchase $5.00 in ride tickets for themselves if they have already purchased $5.00 in ride tickets for each child they are accompanying. Re-admittance to the carnival area will be granted any time that same day, without having to purchase additional tickets, if your hand was stamped when leaving the carnival area and you have a minimum of three tickets.

We encourage parents to accompany children under 12 in the carnival area.

Prices:

  • Single Ticket - $1
  • Book of 30 Tickets - $22
  • Book of 50 Tickets - $35
  • All-you-can-ride wristband offered for Thursday 6 pm - 10 pm and Saturday 10 am - 2 pm for $15 per day.

Thursday wristbands can only be purchased at the Herndon Community Center and at some schools and there no on-site sales.

Saturday wristbands can only be purchased on-site at the carnival.

Re-Admittance:

Re-admittance to the carnival area will be granted any time that same day, without having to purchase additional tickets, if your hand was stamped when leaving the carnival area and you have a minimum of three tickets.

Fundraising Opportunity:

If your group or organization is interested in participating in the carnival ticket advance sales program, where you can earn a percentage of the sales made, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more detailed information.

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Carnival Details

Thursday, June 3
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, June 4
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, June 5
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, June 6
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Please note: Ticket sales end 1 hour prior to closing.

Contact Information

Herndon Parks & Recreation Dept.
814 Ferndale Avenue/PO Box 427
Herndon, VA 20172
Ph: 703-787-7300

Special Thanks - Carnival

A special thanks to our Carnival Sponsors:

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