Quaker Farms Fire Company in Oxford to hold annual carnival

It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Fireman’s Carnival!

We have a special year coming up with some new attractions and awesome surprises, but those are for a later date!

Back again we have Marenna Amusements bringing awesome rides for all ages!

As always our fireworks shows on Wednesday and Friday at 9:45 p.m. each night.

Our food menu-
Hamburger/Cheese burger
Hot dog
Red hots
Sausage and Peppers
Chicken Nuggets
Fries
Fried Dough
Corn Dogs

Ticket prices

$1 per ticket
$20 for 22 tickets
$35 for wristbands(per night)

Beacon Hose in Beacon Falls to hold annual carnival June 25-27

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE: bit.ly/bhcraffle2026 

Come kick off summer and celebrate America's 250th anniversary at the 2026 Beacon Hose Carnival -- it's Beacon Falls' biggest party! Here's the quick info you need to know:

 WHAT: The continuation of a tradition that stretches back to 1963, where we bring together old friends and new neighbors for fun, food, music, rides, and camaraderie -- and admission is free!
 WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, June 25-27.
 WHERE: Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 (35 North Main Street, Beacon Falls).
 WHY: Our volunteer fire department and EMS service's biggest annual fundraiser to help fund our many programs, including fire prevention, scholarships, youth sports, holiday celebrations, community events, perks for our volunteers, and more.

Here's what we've got on tap:

 $10,000 RAFFLE: It's back! The grand prize is $10,000, followed by 29 more cash prizes that bring the prize pool to $19,000. Tickets cost $20 and are currently on sale through the carnival. They can be purchased at the firehouse, through a Beacon Hose member, on our website (links above, below, or in the event ticket link), and at select local businesses.
 EAT IT UP: We know you love our carnival food! We've got all the classics, seafood, fried dough, sausage and peppers, loaded baked potatoes, and some new items coming.
 POUR ME SOMETHING: Domestic drafts, craft beers, hard cider, seltzers, and sangria over there at the beer truck!
 FUN FOR EVERYONE: Carnival rides and games from Marenna Amusements, live entertainment all three days on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage and the Riverview Backstage, and a whole lot of fun.
 PARADE: One of the state's biggest parades will come down Main Street on June 27 at 5 p.m.

And finally, here's our schedule of events -- look for us to be adding a few things soon:

 THURSDAY: We're open from 6-10 p.m. We'll have classic rock from Majestic on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage at 6:30 p.m. and more on the Riverview Backstage.
 FRIDAY: We're open from 6-11 p.m. We'll have country music from Austin Burr on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage at 7 p.m., plus more on the Riverview Backstage.
 SATURDAY: The parade steps off at 5 p.m., and the carnival will be open from 5:30-11 p.m. with '80s throwbacks from The Pop Rocks on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage after the parade. The $10,000 raffle drawing will be at 8:30 p.m., just after we award parade trophies.

The support of Beacon Falls residents and all friends of Beacon Hose is always loyal and always appreciated.

We're also seeking donations from local residents and sponsorships from local businesses to help offset the substantial costs of the running the event. 

Any donation or sponsorship helps, so we appreciate anything you can do. Thanks to our new title sponsor, the Beacon Pizza Bar!

Stay tuned for more news as we get closer to the event! In the meantime, check out some of these links for more information and ways to donate to the carnival cause.

 CARNIVAL HOME: http://bit.ly/bhccarnival
 2026 CARNIVAL PREVIEW: bit.ly/bhccarnival2026
 BUY RAFFLE TICKETS: bit.ly/bhcraffle2026
 PARADE RSVP: https://bit.ly/bhcparade
 DONATIONS: http://bit.ly/bhcdonate
 SPONSORSHIPS: http://bit.ly/bhcsponsor

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Quaker Farms Fire Company in Oxford to hold annual carnival at high school

From a Facebook event page:

It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Fireman’s Carnival! 

We have a special year coming up with some new attractions and awesome surprises, but those are for a later date!

Back again we have Marenna Amusement’s bringing awesome rides for all ages!

As always our fireworks shows will be on Wednesday and Friday night at 9:45 p.m. 

The carnival runs from 6-10:30 p.m. all four days.

Our food menu

Hamburger/Cheese burger
Hot dog
Red hots
Sausage and Peppers
Chicken Nuggets
Fries
Fried Dough
Corn Dogs

Ticket prices

$1 per ticket
$20 for 22 tickets
$35 for wristbands (per night)

Orange volunteer firemen to mark 100th anniversary at annual summer carnival

The fairgrounds are at 525 Orange Center Road.

Oxford Public Library to host summer reading kickoff with games, food truck, music

 

Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 annual carnival on tap in Beacon Falls

BEACON FALLS - Come kick off summer at the 2025 Beacon Hose Carnival -- it's Beacon Falls' biggest party! 

Here's the quick info you need to know:

- WHAT: The continuation of a tradition that stretches back to 1963, where we bring together old friends and new neighbors for fun, food, music, rides, and camaraderie -- and admission is free!
- WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28.
- WHERE: Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 (35 North Main St., Beacon Falls).
- WHY: Our volunteer fire department and EMS service's biggest annual fundraiser to help fund our many programs, including fire prevention, scholarships, youth sports, holiday celebrations, community events, perks for our volunteers, and more.

Here's what we've got on tap:

- $10,000 RAFFLE: It's back and bigger than ever! The grand prize is $10,000, followed by 29 more cash prizes that bring the prize pool to $19,000. Tickets cost $20 and are currently on sale through the carnival. They can be purchased at the firehouse, through a Beacon Hose member, on our website (link's above, below, or in the event ticket link), at Gabe's Automotive and the Tap House.
- EAT IT UP: We know you love our carnival food! We've got all the classics, plus seafood, fried dough, sausage and peppers, loaded baked potatoes, and more.
- POUR ME SOMETHING: Domestic drafts, craft beers, hard cider, High Noons, and sangria over there at the beer truck!
- FUN FOR EVERYONE: Carnival rides and games from Marenna Amusements, live entertainment all three days on the Ion Bank Main Street Stage and the Riverview Backstage, and a whole lot of fun.
- PARADE: One of the state's biggest parades will come down Main Street on June 28 at 5 p.m.

BUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE: bit.ly/bhcraffle2025

Shared from Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 Facebook page.

Spring carnival at Veterans Park in Shelton to support Boys & Girls Club

 

Coleman Bros. cancels carnival scheduled July 5-9 at Nolan Field in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti is saddened to announce an important update.

"Unfortunately, Coleman Brothers informed me that they have cancelled their Ansonia carnival which was scheduled from July 5th-9th due to all of the torrential rain that has occurred. They have concerns about ruining the field as it is waterlogged.

"We appreciate them being mindful of that and we hope they will come around next year."

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Save the dates: Quaker Farms Fire Company's carnival at Oxford High School

OXFORD - Quaker Farms Fire Company will hold its annual carnival by Tufano Amusements from 6-10:30 p.m. July 19-22 at Oxford High School, 61 Quaker Farms Road.

There will be fireworks Wednesday and Friday at 9:45 p.m.

This is shared from the fire company's Facebook page.

Carnival headed to Nolan Field in Ansonia next week

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti wants to see you at the Coleman Brothers Carnival headed to Nolan Field July 5 through July 9.

This event is in support of our friends at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley!

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Beacon Hose Co. 1 annual carnival on tap this week in Beacon Falls

The 2023 Beacon Hose Carnival is back this summer for Beacon Falls' biggest party! 

- WHAT: Continuation of a tradition that stretches back to 1963, where we bring together old friends and new neighbors for fun, food, music, rides, and camaraderie - and admission is free!
- WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, June 29-July 1, from 6-11 p.m.
- WHERE: Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 (35 North Main St., Beacon Falls).
- WHY: Our volunteer fire department and EMS service's biggest annual fundraiser to help fund our many programs, including fire prevention, scholarships, youth sports, holiday celebrations, community events, perks for our volunteers, and more.

Buy raffle tickets here: https://bit.ly/2023bhcraffle

This is shared from the fire company's Facebook page.

Dates changed for carnival at Nolan Field in Ansonia

 From the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"UPDATE: The dates of the Ansonia Carnival at Nolan Field have been changed to July 5-9 only.

"Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused."

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Save the date: Beacon Hose Company 1 to hold annual carnival, parade

 

Quaker Farms Fire Company in Oxford readies annual carnival

OXFORD - Quaker Farms Fire Company will hold its annual carnival July 27-30 from 6-11 p.m. every night at Oxford High School.

There will be fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday and Friday.

Credit cards accepted; Tufano Amusements

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Carnival in Shelton to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley

 

This is shared from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Facebook page.

Schedule of events posted for Beacon Hose Carnival and Parade

Schedule

Friday, October 15, 2021

6:30-10:30 p.m.

Live Music: Just Below Me (Ion Bank Main Street Stage)

Saturday, October 16, 2021

4-5:15 p.m.

57th Annual Beacon Hose Parade

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Live Music: Hazzard County (Ion Bank Main Street Stage)

7:30-8 p.m.

Parade Trophy Ceremony (Ion Bank Main Street Stage

Sunday, October 17, 2021

1-5 p.m.

J-Rod Radio Live! (Ion Bank Main Street Stage)

3:45- 4 p.m.

Free Raffle Drawing for Laurel Ledge Kids (Ion Bank Main Street Stage)

4-4:15 p.m.

$10,000 Raffle Drawing (Ion Bank Main Street Stage)