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/bhcsponsorShared from a Facebook event page.
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