On July 28, 2021

The Brandon Carnival is back

Thursday, July 29 – Sunday, Aug.1—BRANDON—The Brandon Carnival will return to Estabrook Park after the covid hiatus. Great rides, great games, and great food! New this year is the Grange Tent, a tent filled with agricultural competitions — get those veggies growing — as well as a huge basket raffle benefitting the Grange.

The carnival will feature more venders than ever. The amazing Karen Trayah of craft fair fame is bringing the coolest crafters to the carnival!

Wildlife Encounters out of New Hampshire will be showing off alligators, hedgehogs, and other critters for some good family fun.

And entertainment? A dozen rides, games, the return of Brandon Idol, and music, music, music! Saturday as always is Country Music Day.

  • Thurs., July 29 — Carnival 5-10 p.m.
  • Fri., July 30 — Carnival 5-10 p.m.
  • Sat., July 31 — Carnival noon-10 p.m.
  • Sun., Aug. 1 — Carnival noon-5 p.m.

Free Admission! Free Parking! Free Entertainment! For more info., visit: brandon.org/event/brandon-carnival.

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