Carnival brings bright lights, lots of fun to Kendall

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 10 July 2026 at 8:37 am

Photos by Tom Rivers

KENDALL – These kids are delighted to be on the “Little Wheel” at the Kendall Firemen’s Carnival on Thursday. From left include Sylas Herring, 4, of Holley and Brody Buschang, 3, of Hilton.

This is one of 12 rides brought to the carnival by Knox’s Great American Midways in Franklinville. The carnival continues today and on Saturday.

Chris Casale sings “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at the main stage of the carnival. There are bands performing each night.

Brynn Hardenbrook, 15, joins volunteers serving up hamburgers, sausage, fries and lots of other food. Carol D’Agostino, a long-time volunteer, is next to her.

The “Rock O Plane” ride flips people upside down.

Mackenzie Cooper, 12, tosses a ring during a game of Ring A Knife. She was on target and won a pocket knife. Her sister, 10-year-old Kayla, is next to her. Mackenzie had just played a soccer game for Kendall against Albion.

Elmora Arena, 2, of Greece rides the Merry Go Round and looks back at her mother.

Kendall firefighters are busy in the food pavilion. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Cole, left, and Fire Chief Randy Davis work the hot grill on Thursday evening. The hamburgers were served with peppers and onions.

The Gondola Wheel is a new ride at the carnival this year.

An open field has been transformed into a midway for the carnival.

Kids get on the Go Gator at the carnival. Kendall is the last community doing a firemen’s carnival in Orleans County.

These kids have fun on the Dizzy Dragon ride.

A hay bale by the Kendall Town Hall is decorated for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.