Preparations are underway for this year's 96th Annual MAVFC Carnival. This year, it will run from July 21 to July 29, 2025.

This is our biggest and most important fundraiser of the year and fun for the whole family while supporting the fire company. Even though Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS is now funding our career staffing at the station, volunteers still make up a large portion of fire and rescue responses. Fundraising must be done by the volunteers to finance apparatus purchases for fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents in addition to providing maintenance on our grounds and buildings.

Rides will be provided again this year by Rosedale Attractions. Advance sale of Ride-All-Night Tickets will begin June 9 and run until July 20. There is a limited number of these tickets available.

Advance sale Ride-All-Night Tickets are $20.00 CASH ONLY in person at Blossom and Basket Boutique and Mt. Airy Locker Company/Wagner’s Meats from June 9 - July 19 during their regular business hours, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Additionally, advance Ride-All-Night Tickets will be available for purchase on our website beginning on June 9, until 6:00 pm on Sunday July 20. If you purchase tickets online, please note there is a $1 processing fee for each ticket purchased. Online credit tickets will be $21.00. Pickup for online tickets will be at Will-Call (Carnival Office) on Sunday from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm or Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm.

Your last chance to purchase tickets in person ($20.00 cash or $21.00 credit) will be Sunday July 20 at the Carnival Office on the Carnival Grounds, 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Advance tickets can ONLY be used on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights of the carnival. Advance tickets will NOT be sold after July 20th. You may still purchase tickets after July 20, but only at the ride ticket booth at the cost of $35.

For the third year in a row, we are happy to report that Saturday Night will be Kids' Night, thanks to Mt. Airy Children's Dental Associates. Thank you to Dr. David Hasson, Dr. Allison Green, Dr. Stuart Sheer, Dr. Herta Granado, and welcoming, this year, Dr. Ghata Patel! All Rides are 1 Ticket Each. (For all children 18 years and under)

Be sure to stop by the Crab Wheel Stand to enter to win a PlayStation 5 and Free Ride Tickets every night! YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN THE PLAYSTATION 5 ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

The usual food delights will be on hand all week at the various food stands on the grounds. Please note that most stands are cash only except the Main Eating stand and Auxiliary food stand. The nightly buffet served by the Auxiliary will be in the air-conditioned Reception Hall from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. The cost is $18 for adults, $20 for carryout, $8 for children 6-12, with 5 and under being free. Cash or Credit is accepted for the buffet dinners.
Menu for the week:
Monday: Fried Chicken and Fried Shrimp
Tuesday: Fried Chicken and Meatloaf
Wednesday: Fried Chicken and Breaded Flounder
Thursday: Fried Chicken and Roast Beef
Friday: Fried Chicken and Fried Shrimp
Saturday: Fried Chicken and Ham
All served with assorted sides!

Games for all ages are on hand all week long. There will be musical entertainment on stage each night. The cash raffle and outdoor grill raffle will be drawn Saturday Night. In addition, our Beer Garden is returning on Friday and Saturday Nights, near the stage thanks to Mt. Airy Liquors. Music entertainment will begin at approximately 7:00 pm each night. Coolers and outside food and drinks are PROHIBITED on the grounds.

The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company invites everyone to come out for fun filled evenings for the whole family while you support your local fire, rescue and emergency medical services providers and have a great time doing it! Carnival hours are Monday-Thursday 6:00 pm-10:00 pm and Friday/Saturday 6:00 pm-11:00 pm. The Diamond Sponsor this year is The Plumbery Home Center. The Platinum Sponsors are Phase Inc, Reed and Son Services LLC, and our Gold Sponsors, Canyon Contracting, Century Ford of Mt. Airy, Dynamic Automotive, and Wally's Iron Works and Mount Airy Coatings. Their steadfast support is deeply appreciated.

2025 Calendar of Events:
Monday, July 21 – Chad Laughlin
Contemporary Country artist with chart-topping country, southern rock, and party anthems
** Thanks to Platinum Sponsor Phase Inc. **
Ride ALL NIGHT for one low price
Carnival Hours 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Tuesday, July 22 – Poison Whiskey
Premier American Rock-n-Roll Band
** Thanks to Gold Sponsors Wally’s Iron Works & Mount Airy Coatings and
Dynamic Automotive **
Ride ALL NIGHT for one low price
Carnival Hours 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Wednesday, July 23 – Dean Crawford & the Dunn’s River Band
Traditional and contemporary country tunes with deep conviction, charisma and energy
** Thanks to Platinum Sponsor Reed and Son Services**
Ride ALL NIGHT for one low price
Carnival Hours 6:00 pm-10:00pm

Thursday, July 24 – YötRöx
The finest in Yacht Rock from the 70s & 80s
** Thanks to Gold Sponsor Canyon Contracting **
Carnival Hours 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Friday, July 25 – Scott Kurt & Memphis 59
Country music blending the old school outlaw grit with elements of guitar driven rock
** Thanks to Gold Sponsor Century Ford of Mount Airy **
Beer Garden
Carnival Hours 6:00 pm-11:00 pm

Saturday, July 26 – Brickyard Road
World's Best Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
Kid’s Night: 1 Ticket Kiddie Rides and Gaming Station Giveaway for Kids & Youth
** Thanks to Diamond Sponsor, The Plumbery Home Center **
Carnival Hours 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Beer Garden
Cash & Prize Raffles Awarded

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