Carousel Festival

The Carousel Festival features live music & performances, an artisan alley with 70+ local crafters, food trucks, an action-packed Kids Zone and a fully-restored historic Dentzel Carousel and other amusement rides that call City Park home.

Music & Entertainment

The Main Stage (also known as the Jimmy Combs Stage) is located in the heart of Burlington City Park.

Main Stage Lineup

10:00 am: Sweet T & The Biscuits

11:30am: Dale Kimber

1:00 pm: Anne & the Moonlighters

2:45 pm: Megan Doss Band

6:00pm: Runaway June

Thataways Stage Lineup

10:00 am: Skillz4Kidz

11:30 am: Karizma

1:00 pm: Harvest Hills Church

3:00 pm: Studio1

Activities

Artist Alley - on the Ballfield

Kids Art Tent by Alamance Arts -  for children of all ages to come and craft to their heart's desire.

Artisan Alley Vendors - fine crafts and handmade wares for sale.

Burlington Carousel Festival T-shirts - purchase your official 2025 Burlington Carousel Festival t-shirt!

Kids Play Zone - cornhole, life-size Jenga & Connect Four, giant bubbles, and more!

Henna ($) - Perfect for all ages—because who doesn’t love a little festival flair?

Hollywood Horror Show - Enjoy learning about the area's spookiest haunt!

Amusement Area

Amusement Rides - FREE ALL WEEKEND! Ride the Carousel, train, cars and boats!

Upside Aerial Silks - performances throughout the day in the old Carousel space.

Carnival Rides - $10 daily wristband, can be purchased near rides or at the Concessions Stand.

Sand Art ($) - create your own custom sand art and take it home as a souvenir.

Butterfly Tent ($) - Experience the magic inside of a tent filled with butterflies!

StuffNFun ($) - Choose & stuff your very own friend. Accessories also available.

Face Painting ($) - Choose from several vendors & a multitude of designs to fit everyone!

Balloon Art ($) - Enjoy a custom creation from balloon artists!

Roaming Entertainment

Stilt Walkers

Whiff - you may recognize him & his antics from the Burlington Sock Puppets games!

Under the Trees

Mallers & Crawlers Jeep Adventure - over 70 custom Jeeps on display each day.