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Nine don't-miss carnivals in Hanover-Adams County


Get ready to play some games, maybe score a prize and take a go for a whirl on the Ferris wheel.

Carnival season is about to kick off in the Hanover-Adams area.

Family friendly events are planned from the beginning of June through mid-September. Get more information on specific events in the roundup below.

Delone Catholic High School Carnival

When: 6 to 10:30 p.m. June 8-13

Where: 140 S. Oxford St., McSherrystown

Gettysburg Fireman's Carnival

When: June 23-27

Where: Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg

More: Fireworks display set for 11 p.m. June 26

Harney Fire Company Carnival

When: June 29 to July 4

Where: 5130 Harney Road, Taneytown, Maryland

More: Dining hall opens at 4:30 p.m., food stands open at 6 p.m. and entertainment runs from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

United Hook & Ladder Co. Fireman's Fair

When: 6:30 p.m. July 7-11

Where: 21 North Bolton St., New Oxford

Jefferson Carnival

When: 5:30 p.m. July 13-18

When: Jefferson baseball field

More: Fireworks are set for 10:30 p.m. July 16

Pleasant Hill Firefighters Carnival

When: July 20-25

Where: 2941 Baltimore Pike, West Manheim Township

More: Dinner begins at 5 p.m.

York Springs Fire Co. Carnival

When: July 22-25

Where: York Springs Fire Company Community Building, off Route 94 in York Springs

More: Features games and live music starting at 5 p.m. with lunch served Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Littlestown Fireman's Carnival

When: Aug. 3-8, opens nightly at 6 p.m.

Where: Crouse Park

Biglerville Fall Festival

When: Sept. 17-19

Where: 111 South Main St., Biglerville

More: Features games, food, live bands and rides

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