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

12:00 pm: Thistle Ridge
1:45 pm: Dear Sister
3:30 pm: The Holiday Band

Thataways Stage Lineup

12:00 pm: COPA
1:30 pm: Skillz4Kidz
3:00 pm: X-Out Elite AllStars

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.