Kendall Carnival is back for 3-day run starting today
Parade, rides and lots of food will kick off event
Photo by Tom Rivers: These kids enjoy the Caterpillar coaster ride during last year’s Kendall Carnival.
KENDALL – The annual Kendall Fire Department Carnival returns for three days of fun beginning today.
The carnival grounds open at 5 p.m. with food, then 6 p.m. the amusement rides will be open. The parade starts at 7 p.m.
Knox’s Great American Amusements in Franklinville is the ride provider for the second year, and will have 12 rides. This time Knox is bringing a Gondola Wheel instead of a Ferris Wheel. The Gondola can fit four people, compared to two on the Ferris Wheel.
Last year was the return of the carnival after the fire department had a field days event in 2024. Kendall was unable to secure a ride company until Knox’s stepped in last year.
The community responded with big attendance all three days, making it one of the best carnivals for the fire department, said Bryan Hardenbrook, one of the co-chairman for the carnival. Cole Hardenbrook, Bill Hardenbrook and Phil D’Agostino also are co-chairs for the event.
This year’s carnival also includes special events on Saturday for the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States. The Town of Kendall has organized those events, which include displays of patriotic memorabilia. The town also took the lead on Saturday’s fireworks show, which will be bigger than in the past for the carnival.
The daily schedule includes:
Today
- Grand Parade, 7 p.m. (begins at Kendall Elementary School)
- Ride Special, 6-10 p.m.
- Live music by Chris Casale, 6-8 p.m.
- Live music by These Guys, beginning at 9 p.m.
Friday, July 10
- Annual Auction, 5 p.m.
- Ride Special, 6-10 p.m.
- Live music by Highway 31, beginning at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 11
- Kiddie Parade, 11 a.m.
- Cornhole Tournament, noon
- USA 250th Celebration, noon-4 p.m.
- Ride Special, 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.
- Live music by Tryst, beginning at 9 p.m.
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
