This family-friendly event, presented by the Town of Hempstead, features exciting rides and games for all ages, fair food, and live music and entertainment, including fireworks shows.

Free event admission includes Texas Tommy's Wild West Revue and the World of Wonders Amazement Show, 10 astonishing sideshow acts under the big top from fire eaters and sword swallowers to contortionists and snake charmers.

Free concerts July 4-7 include Beatles tribute band Penny Lane (7 pm Fri., July 5), country music singer-songwriter Frankie Justin Lamprey (8 pm Sat., July 6) and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Freebird (7 pm Sun., July 7). 

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches or taller) are $30 on site. A BOGO wristband deal is available to U.S. veterans and active military personnel with proof of veteran or active military status. 

Online pre-sale ride wristbands are 2 for $30 or 4 (2 adult and 2 child wristbands) for $60 at Tickets. Online sales end at 5 pm Thurs., June 27.

Ride tickets are $1.50 each, $30 for 20 tickets, or $60 for 50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.)

Visit Town Park Beach Canival for coupon savings on rides and food.

Carnival hours are 5 to 10 pm Monday - Thursday and 5 to 11 pm Friday - Sunday.

For more information, call 866-666-3247.