South Morgan Volunteer Fire Department presented their 5th annual Firemans Carnival on the fire company grounds from last Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, drawing crowds to the lights, rides and carnival treats.
Summer temps soared as the week went on, and wildfire smoke cast a haze over the carnival late in the week, but residents and visitors of all ages showed up in support of the annual family event and fundraiser.
Snyder Entertainment provided the rides and select food trucks for the five-day event, and South Morgan operated their food pavilion and added games, from bingo under the tent to raffles, dime toss and tip jars.
Volunteers and sponsors joined forces to fund and staff the carnival, which included celebrity appearances by KITT, Smoky Bear and the Lady Mountaineer. County-supported fireworks went off Friday night and carnival visitors could listen to free live music each night.
Visitors tried their throwing skills in search of a big win at the South Morgan Firemans Carnival on Friday.
The big wheel lit up the night in South Morgan as families and couples came out to the carnival looking for entertainment.
Snyder Entertainment brought their food concessions full of carnival favorites to South Morgan last week.
Tossing rings to capture a fancy knife, carnival visitors tried their hand at games of skill and chance.
Jim Clark caught this wide view of the South Morgan Firemans Carnival as it picked up pace during last week’s event.
Twirling teddy bears spun these carnival riders in circles on Wednesday, July 15.
Young drivers zipped around on the racecar ride at last week’s carnival.
Watching the little ones have fun was part of the South Morgan Firemans Carnival last week.
Gettin’ cool was one of the top priorities during last week’s carnival, as this young man discovered in front of industrial fans provided for visitors.
This young lady walked the plank between fun houses at the carnival.
Taking a helicopter spin was one of the ride options at last week’s Firemans Carnival.
Some kids rode rides, while others opted for the mechanical shark at the 5th annual South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival.
photos by Kate Shunney
