THE CARNIVAL
Endless Thrills!
The Great Frederick Fair is pleased to welcome Reithoffer Shows back for their
32nd consecutive year in 2026 of providing the carnival rides this year.
2026 JACK PASS – ADVANCED SALE ONLY – SALES END FRIDAY, 9/18 at 5 PM (No Refunds)
If you purchased a Jack Pass, you can use it on any 1 day of the 2026 Fair, Sept. 18 -26, 2026: It will scan ONCE at the Gate and
ONCE at the Carnival Wristband Office. Jack Pass Full Price: $35)
CARLOAD SPECIAL – Buy a Carload special in advance- $60 (No Refunds) – Advanced Online Sale ends Tues. 9/22 at 7 p.m.
$60 LOT D ONLY – *Read details before purchasing. Valid Tues. 9/22 ONLY – 2 p.m. LOT D – ($60 covers up to 8 passengers of 1 Vehicle)
CARNIVAL HOURS (Scroll Down to see the Daily Ride Promotions)
2026 Hours
Friday, 9/18 4pm – Close
Saturday, 9/19 10am – Close
Sunday, 9/20 12 Noon- Close (Sensory Friendly Hours 12 noon – 2 pm)
Monday, 9/21 12 noon – Close
Tuesday, 9/22 2pm – Close
Wednesday, 9/23 2pm – Close
Thursday, 9/24 2pm – Close
Friday, 9/25 10am – Close
Saturday, 9/26 10am – Close
Schedule subject to change.
RIDES & REQUIREMENTS
*Ride list is subject to change.
“Sheet/Individual tickets” are now sold on re-loadable cards and referred to as “Credits.” There will be a one time fee of $2 to get your initial card.
1 Ticket/Credit $1.50
11 Tickets/Credits $15
22 Tickets/Credits $25
55 Tickets/Credits $55
GREAT GAMES
Balloon Bust
Balloonarama
Water Race
Bottle Up
Cork Gun
Duck Pond
Fishy Fish
Game
Gold Fish
Hi Striker
Kiddie Hi Striker
Long Range Basket Ball
Mini Basket Ball
Water Race
SPECIAL RIDE PROMOTIONS
2026
Friday, 9/18, 5 PM – Close
Wristbands $37
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking.
Saturday, 9/19, 10 AM – Close
Wristbands $37
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking.
Sunday, 9/20, 12 noon – 2 PM – Sensory Friendly Hours
Lights & Music will be turned down for a low-sensory enjoyable experience for all from 12 noon – 2 p.m.!
Regular ride prices apply. Wristbands $37
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking.
Carnival Hours on this day are from 12 noon – Close
Monday, 9/21, 12 Noon – Close
Wristband $37
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking
Tuesday, 9/22, 2 PM – Close
$60 Carload Special from 2 p.m. to close.
Parking in Lot D required (off Monocacy Blvd.)
$60 for up to 8 passengers buckled up in your vehicle. (1 admission & 1 wristband per person)
Regular prices apply if not participating in the Carload Special.
Wednesday, 9/23, 2 PM – Close
Wristband $37.
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking
Thursday, 9/24, 2 PM – Close
Wristband $37. Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking
Friday, 9/25, 10 AM – 5 PM
KIDS DAY
(NO WRISTBANDS SOLD ON SITE. ONLY WRISTBANDS available to those with pre-purchased Jack Passes)
All rides reduced by 1 ticket from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Regular Prices after 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9/26, 10 AM – Close
Wristbands $37
Wristbands do not include paid fair gate admission or parking.
See $60 carload special for exact details. Participants must park in Lot D off Monocacy Boulevard. There is a Free shuttle to the entrance at Gate 4A. Buses are not included in this promotion.
All rides are reduced by one coupon during the hours listed above on Friday, September 20 ONLY.
Promotions and pricing subject to change.
Sheet tickets on sale daily in the carnival midway! (Since 2024: Now referred to as “credits” and loaded onto cards)