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Prince William County’s Spring Carnival Offers Family-Friendly Fun

Find food, rides, fireworks, and more.

By Kate Oczypok May 11, 2026 at 7:15 am

The Prince William County Spring Carnival runs from May 22 to May 31, offering 10 days of family-friendly activities. The event, held at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, includes themed days, a monster truck show, and fireworks.

For event days (May 22 through May 25, May 30 and 31), admission is $10. For May 26 through May 29, admission is free. Children ages 4 and younger can enter the carnival for free daily.

“The Spring Carnival is about creating an experience where families and friends can come together and enjoy classic fair attractions in a welcoming, community-focused setting,” said Bridget Mullins, a spokesperson for the carnival. “We’re excited to bring a mix of entertainment — from rides and food to special events — that offers something for everyone throughout the duration of the carnival.”

Here are some of the highlights:

Monster Trucks
May 22 and May 23, 7 p.m.

Enjoy the gigantic colorful trucks as they ride into the carnival as they kick off the beginning of the festivities.

an aerial view of the demolition derby at the Prince William County Fairgrounds
Courtesy Prince William County Fairgrounds

Demolition Derby
May 24, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s Demolition Derby include power wheels, backyard builders, minivans, SUVs, small trucks, and more.

Fireworks
May 25, 9 p.m.

The spring carnival is honoring Memorial Day with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Rodeo
May 30 and May 31, 7 p.m.

Enjoy a traditional rodeo featuring bull riding, roping, barrel racing, and more. Cowboys and cowgirls compete in events that are designed to showcase ranch skills and agility.

Rides, Food, and Vendors
Daily

The carnival will have typical fair rides like a Ferris wheel, swings, and a carousel. Traditional carnival fare like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and fresh lemonade will be available for purchase.

Feature image courtesy Prince William County Fairgrounds

Kate Oczypok

Kate Oczypok

Contributing Writer

Kate Oczypok has been a freelance writer since 2011, and is proud to be a regular contributor to Northern Virginia Magazine in digital and print since 2020. Her bylines have appeared in The New York Times, People.com, Better Homes and Gardens, and locally The Georgetowner and Washingtonian Magazine, among others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism from American University and a M.Ed. in Education from Penn State. She also teaches virtual piano lessons in the after school hours and does portrait photography on weekends.

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