Beacon Falls’ biggest party is back to kick off your summer and celebrate 250 years of America — the 63rd annual Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival presented by The Beacon Pizza Bar is set for June 25-27, 2026!
You know what’s also back in 2026? Our raffle with 30 CASH PRIZES worth $19,000, including a $10,000 GRAND PRIZE. Scroll down for more information, including how to buy your ticket.
We will continue to provide updates about this year’s event as it gets closer. Here are some details:
- RAFFLE: Once again, we’re giving away straight cash for our raffle prizes. There will be 30 cash prizes in all: a $10,000 grand prize, a $2,000 second prize, three more prizes of $1,000, and 25 more prizes ranging from $100-$250. Tickets cost $20 each and are available at the firehouse, through Beacon Hose members, at local businesses (including The Beacon Pizza Bar, Gabe’s Automotive, and The Tap House), and by clicking here. (Please note: Online orders will include a convenience fee, and the online order form will be closed on June 27 at 12 p.m., or earlier if tickets sell out.) There are only 3,000 tickets available, and the drawing will be held Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. at the carnival.
- PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS: Parking is available on the shoulders and grass medians along Main Street and in the commuter lots on North Main Street and Railroad Avenue. Starting this year, we’ll offer a free shuttle bus from Laurel Ledge Elementary School to the carnival! Shuttles will run every 15 minutes, or more frequently, between opening and 30 minutes prior to closing.
- FOOD: We’ll have all your carnival favorites, from fried dough to seafood and everything in between! Check out the 2026 menu, and see our groups map at the bottom of the page for where you can order your favorites.
- RIDES: Marenna Amusements has some great carnival rides on our grounds — as always, ride wristbands will be available each night for $35!
- PARADE: Our parade returns with dozens of fire departments from throughout Connecticut. It’ll step off June 27 at 5 p.m. at South Main Street and Bethany Road before continuing past the firehouse. Click here for more information about the route, road closures, and how to sign up your group.
- ENTERTAINMENT: We’ve got some great shows lined up on our Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage and our Riverview Backstage! Our Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage lineup includes classic rock from Majestic on Thursday, country music from Austin Burr on Friday, and ’80s throwbacks from Pop Rocks on Saturday. Noah Rodorigo will play solo sets on the Riverview Backstage on Thursday and Friday. Our dunk tank will also be set up all three nights as fundraisers for the Woodland football team and the Jr. Hawks youth football and cheer program.
Some quick items for you to find out more:
- DONATE: We sent our annual donation letters to residents in April. We are seeking donations from Beacon Falls residents and friends to help us offset the substantial costs of the event. If you’re interested in donating, please click here.
- SPONSOR: We’re lucky to have the support of many businesses and organizations who sponsor the carnival and help us maximize our fundraising potential. Sponsoring has its perks, too. If you’re interested in sponsoring, please click here. The deadline to make our signage was Tuesday, June 16, but we can still get you recognized.
- MERCH: We will have our annual carnival T-shirts on sale throughout the event. This year’s shirts are a nod to America’s 250th anniversary.
Thanks for your support — we’re looking forward to kicking off the summer with you!
