2026 Carnival Schedule
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
You can redeem your passport voucher early AGAIN this year. To help with the photo booth lines we will open the Photo Booth August 7-9, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can come to the fairgrounds to redeem your vouchers early! Also if you don't make it these days the Passport booth will be open at noon
every day of the fair.
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Operating Hours
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Notes
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Tuesday, August 11
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Open at 5 p.m.
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TWO TICKET TUESDAY ($3.00 PER RIDE) (No wristbands this day) (If you purchased a passport the picture booth will open at noon to start taking pictures. You also will have the opportunity to get your passport vouchers redeemed early-see dates and times above.
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Wednesday, August 12
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Open at 3 p.m.
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Daily Wristband $30 per person unlimited rides from 3 p.m.-10 p.m.
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Thursday, August 13
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Open at 1 p.m.
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Kids Day Wristbands $20 per person Sold at the CARNIVAL ONLY from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (But will have unlimited rides from 1 p.m.-10 p.m.) OR Daily Wristband $30 per person Unlimited Rides from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
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Friday, August 14
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Open at 1 p.m.
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Daily Wristband $30 per person Unlimited Rides from 1 p.m.-10 p.m.
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Saturday, August 15
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Open at 12 p.m.
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Daily Wristband $30 per person Unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
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Sunday, August 16
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Open at 12 p.m.
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Daily Wristband $30 per person Unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
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**Wristband sales end 1 hour prior to end of the session.
A parent/guardian is allowed to accompany a small child on the Merry-Go-Round or
Fun Slide ONLY for free.
To redeem Passport Vouchers before the fair starts Hours are:
August 7-9, 2026 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Fair office
To redeem Passport Vouchers at the fair go to the Passport booth at the carnival. Hours are:
Tuesday - Saturday : 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Passport to Mower Fun Presale
Ride all week for $55.00
Tickets will be available mid-June at the fair office and late June-at Hy-Vee until
August 10 at 5 p.m.
Starting August 11 they will be sold for $65.00 and only available at the carnival office.