04/14/2026
The McKinley Elementary School Carnival, hosted by the McKinley School PTA, returns April 24-26 to Fairfieldās Jennings Beach! This fun-for-all-ages event offers families traditional and affordable entertainment that all can enjoy close to home!
DATES & TIMES: The Carnival will run Friday, April 24, 5pm-9pm; Saturday, April 25, 12pm-9pm; and Sunday, April 26, 12pm-5pm
LOCATION: Jennings Beach parking lot, 880
South Benson Road, Fairfield
PARKING: Parking is free. The only route to enter the Carnival is directly on South Benson Road. Please do not use side roads.
PRICING: Admission is free. Wristbands for the special price of $35/each will be sold each day of the Carnival so kids and adults can enjoy unlimited rides all day and night. Single tickets will be also be available for purchase. For wristbands, tickets and food, organizers accept cash, credit, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Games accept cash only.
FOOD & DRINK: Many options, including hamburgers, hot dogs, cheese steaks, chicken fingers, French fries, gyros, pizza and more, will be available. Carnival favorites, such as funnel cake, fried dough, ice cream and fried Oreos, will also be offered through F&W Caterers.
The Carnival is McKinley Elementary School's largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds directly help fund cultural enrichment programs, sponsor educational field trips for the school's diverse community, offer teacher grants and support other in-school programs.