Parade, Rock N Roll, Rides, and Fun

The Town of Walkersville turned out big for this year’s Parade.  Crowds lined the streets to enjoy the sites, sounds, candy, and even water sprayed from 4-H’ers to cool off. Fire trucks from all around, local businesses, organizations, dancers, baton twirlers, bands, and politicians made their way from Glade Road down Pennsylvania Avenue, up Maple Avenue, and down Frederick Street to the Carnival Grounds. Some favorites mentioned by folks at the carnival included the Walkersville Barber Shop, Kaleidoscope 4-H Club, the Paddy Wagon, and the free flowers from A’Bloom. On…

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Great First Night at the Walkersville Carnival

The 75th Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival started with a great night Monday evening.  Families young and old enjoyed the Ride-All-Night for One Price special. Changes to the ride offerings brought mixed reactions from kids.  Colton, a nine year old, loved the “hang gliders.”  Jameson and Kate, siblings aged nine and twelve, noted with dismay that the bumper cars were not back.  As the group of kids enjoyed ice cream, they were very excited about the carnival and looking forward to tomorrow night’s parade. The Walkersville FFA drew kids with…

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The Walkersville Carnival Starts Tonight!

Its time to get your carnival on! Tonight is the opening night the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s 75th Carnival!  It is starting with a bang, too! From 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., enjoy the All You Can Eat Buffet featuring fried chicken, roast beef, and ham in the air conditioned banquet hall. From 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., the carnival rides are Ride All Night for One Price! All night long, enjoy the music of Brush Fire Band performing live on stage. Tomorrow night will kick-off with a parade through Old Town…

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Walkersville Carnival Schedule

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company has released its schedule for the 75th Annual Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival.  The carnival runs Monday, June 30th through Saturday, July 5th. There will be three “Ride All Night” specials during the week.  Those nights will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tickets for the Ride All Night can be purchased on select days or by mail (see our previous story on the schedule). The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Parade will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 6:30 p.m.  The parade begins at Glade…

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Walkersville Carnival Ride-All-Night Pre-Sale

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company announces the Pre-Sale Dates for Ride-All-Night tickets.  Tickets will cost $12 instead of $25 the night of the special.  Ride-All-Night will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on June 30th, July 2nd, and July 4th. Pre-Sale Tickets can be purchased on the following dates: June 21st 9:00 – 12:00 June 22nd 13:00 – 15:00 June 28th 9:00 – 12:00 at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival Grounds. Tickets can also be purchased by mail using this form.

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