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Best of 2019 Carroll County carnivals

A man carries a pair of pit beef sandwiches during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

A man carries a pair of pit beef sandwiches during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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Pictures of the various fire company carnivals from the 2019 summer season.

People listen as the band Half Serious performs on stage during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

People listen as the band Half Serious performs on stage during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Parker Ginter of Hunterstown, Pa., left, looks back as his sister Haven slides past on an inflatable ride during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

Parker Ginter of Hunterstown, Pa., left, looks back as his sister Haven slides past on an inflatable ride during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

People try their luck at the dime pitch game during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

People try their luck at the dime pitch game during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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Diane Day, right, purchases a meal as a line of hungry people wait their turn during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday. Day, a past resident of Harney, travelled from her current home of Charlestown, WV, to support her former community.

Diane Day, right, purchases a meal as a line of hungry people wait their turn during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday. Day, a past resident of Harney, travelled from her current home of Charlestown, WV, to support her former community.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

People relax in folding chairs, listening to the night's entertainment during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

People relax in folding chairs, listening to the night’s entertainment during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Kayla Wagerman, center, powders a funnel cake as she joined by fellow volunteers Kendall Bowers, left, and Berna Blocher, serving food from a concessions truck during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

Kayla Wagerman, center, powders a funnel cake as she joined by fellow volunteers Kendall Bowers, left, and Berna Blocher, serving food from a concessions truck during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Jaden Reed, right, and her cousin Braydon Kelbaugh, both of Fairfield, Pa., play a game of basketball while tethered by a bungee cord during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

Jaden Reed, right, and her cousin Braydon Kelbaugh, both of Fairfield, Pa., play a game of basketball while tethered by a bungee cord during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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A child leaps head first into an inflatable tunnel during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

A child leaps head first into an inflatable tunnel during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Donnie Koontz with the Harney Lions Club calls a bingo game in the hall during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

Donnie Koontz with the Harney Lions Club calls a bingo game in the hall during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Fifteen-month-old Dawson Brewster of Keymar enjoys a spoonful of mashed potatoes as he eats a meal with his father Peter Brewster and other family during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.

Fifteen-month-old Dawson Brewster of Keymar enjoys a spoonful of mashed potatoes as he eats a meal with his father Peter Brewster and other family during the carnival at the Harney Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, June 25.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Spectators try to stay dry as they watch the parade from the safety of umbrellas during the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

Spectators try to stay dry as they watch the parade from the safety of umbrellas during the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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A flag squad leads the musicians in the Westminster Municpal Band as they perform in the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

A flag squad leads the musicians in the Westminster Municpal Band as they perform in the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

A pair of fire prevention pageant winners ride together in a convertible during the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

A pair of fire prevention pageant winners ride together in a convertible during the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Spectators try to stay dry as they watch the parade from the safety of umbrellas and ponchos during the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

Spectators try to stay dry as they watch the parade from the safety of umbrellas and ponchos during the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Manchester resident Ruth Pacelli is joined by her 3-year-old granddaughter Clara as they watch vehicles drive by in the parade, leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

Manchester resident Ruth Pacelli is joined by her 3-year-old granddaughter Clara as they watch vehicles drive by in the parade, leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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People line York Street to watch the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

People line York Street to watch the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Chris Swedberg of Manchester and his 4-year-old son Jacob wave at the passing vehicles while watching the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

Chris Swedberg of Manchester and his 4-year-old son Jacob wave at the passing vehicles while watching the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

People line York Street to watch the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

People line York Street to watch the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Kerrigan Spenner, Miss Fire Prevention Carroll County, waves to people during the parade at the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

Kerrigan Spenner, Miss Fire Prevention Carroll County, waves to people during the parade at the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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Musicians in the Westminster Municpal Band perform in the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.

Musicians in the Westminster Municpal Band perform in the parade leading to the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company carnvial on Tuesday, July 2.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

With his mother Dana, Logan Mangus, 4, of Taneytown, tosses balls in a fishbowl game on the opening night of the Taneytown fire company carnival Monday, June 10, 2019.

With his mother Dana, Logan Mangus, 4, of Taneytown, tosses balls in a fishbowl game on the opening night of the Taneytown fire company carnival Monday, June 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Fire company volunteer Cheryl Keeney shares a slice of pizza with her grandaughter Lucy Keeney, 1, while working a booth at the Union Bridge fire company carnival May 28.

Fire company volunteer Cheryl Keeney shares a slice of pizza with her grandaughter Lucy Keeney, 1, while working a booth at the Union Bridge fire company carnival May 28.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Carol Rethemeyer, right, of Taneytown, coaches her grandaughter Mia Rethemeyer, 4, in a skee ball game on the midway of the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Carol Rethemeyer, right, of Taneytown, coaches her grandaughter Mia Rethemeyer, 4, in a skee ball game on the midway of the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County TImes)

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Michael Hickey of Union Bridge and his son Asher, 4, peruse the prizes in a dart game on the midway of the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Michael Hickey of Union Bridge and his son Asher, 4, peruse the prizes in a dart game on the midway of the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Cory Monks and Krystal Myers of Union Bridge react after Myers scored a hit playing the dime pitch at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Cory Monks and Krystal Myers of Union Bridge react after Myers scored a hit playing the dime pitch at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Carnival worker Darrell Smith, right, retreives a ball that found its mark as Jozy Dayhoff and her son Isaiah Knight, 2, play the goldfish toss at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Carnival worker Darrell Smith, right, retreives a ball that found its mark as Jozy Dayhoff and her son Isaiah Knight, 2, play the goldfish toss at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Bohdy Monks, 2, plays in the water of the Pick-a-Duck game at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Bohdy Monks, 2, plays in the water of the Pick-a-Duck game at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

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Carnival rides are a featured attraction at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Carnival rides are a featured attraction at the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Hannah Fields of Waynesboro, Pa. rides the Baja Buggy with her niece Nevaeh Farmer, left, and daughter Serenity Mitchem, both 3, on the midway of the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Hannah Fields of Waynesboro, Pa. rides the Baja Buggy with her niece Nevaeh Farmer, left, and daughter Serenity Mitchem, both 3, on the midway of the Union Bridge fire company carnival Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Twins Caroline, left, and Madeline Moore, both 4, of New Windsor, pilot a helicopter ride at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Twins Caroline, left, and Madeline Moore, both 4, of New Windsor, pilot a helicopter ride at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Prizes are diplayed at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Prizes are diplayed at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

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Fire company volunteers Mike Kemp and Debbie Gartrell-Kemp cook funnel cakes at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Fire company volunteers Mike Kemp and Debbie Gartrell-Kemp cook funnel cakes at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Savannah Burns, 7, of Winfield, tries the Ladder Climb at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Savannah Burns, 7, of Winfield, tries the Ladder Climb at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Carnival-goers enjoy the rides at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Carnival-goers enjoy the rides at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Austin Warner, 6, helps out by wiping down the counter at the Winfield fire company's funnel cake stand at the fire company's annual carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Austin Warner, 6, helps out by wiping down the counter at the Winfield fire company’s funnel cake stand at the fire company’s annual carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

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Sara Malinauskas and her son Colton Mayne, 3, of Woodbine, play the goldfish toss game at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Sara Malinauskas and her son Colton Mayne, 3, of Woodbine, play the goldfish toss game at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Carnival-goers begin to fill the midway of the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Carnival-goers begin to fill the midway of the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Brady Dunn, 5, of Eldersburg, tries the Ladder Climb on the midway of the the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Brady Dunn, 5, of Eldersburg, tries the Ladder Climb on the midway of the the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

Brooks Turner, 2, of Mount Airy indulges in a soft serve ice cream at the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company's annual carnival on Tuesday, July 23.

Brooks Turner, 2, of Mount Airy indulges in a soft serve ice cream at the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company’s annual carnival on Tuesday, July 23.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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Bentley McNally, 4, of Frederick twists his way down a slide at the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company's annual carnival on Tuesday, July 23.

Bentley McNally, 4, of Frederick twists his way down a slide at the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company’s annual carnival on Tuesday, July 23.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

James Haschert deals with the added heat of cooking pit beef on grills near 300 degrees, on top of the near 100 degree temperatures near the opening (4pm) of Reese carnival on Saturday, July 20.

James Haschert deals with the added heat of cooking pit beef on grills near 300 degrees, on top of the near 100 degree temperatures near the opening (4pm) of Reese carnival on Saturday, July 20.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Children experience the thrill of a drop in the Avalanche ride during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Children experience the thrill of a drop in the Avalanche ride during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Dan Summerhill of Hampstead enjoys a ride with his grandchildren Emma and Conor during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Dan Summerhill of Hampstead enjoys a ride with his grandchildren Emma and Conor during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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A customer adds ketchup to an order of fries during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

A customer adds ketchup to an order of fries during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Jeff Schaeffer dips french fries in hot oil, preparing orders for fairgoers during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Jeff Schaeffer dips french fries in hot oil, preparing orders for fairgoers during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

James Zucco, 3, of Hanover, Pa., tries his skill at a golf game during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

James Zucco, 3, of Hanover, Pa., tries his skill at a golf game during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Kyla Rill, 2, of Westminster plays with a stuffed animal with family members during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Kyla Rill, 2, of Westminster plays with a stuffed animal with family members during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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Javasca Morris of Westminster and his 4-year-old son JJ enjoy the thrill of a giant slide during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Javasca Morris of Westminster and his 4-year-old son JJ enjoy the thrill of a giant slide during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Diane Correia of Owings Mills and her 4-year-old granddaughter Aaliyah enjoy a ride in a bumper car while trying to elude pressure from other cars during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Diane Correia of Owings Mills and her 4-year-old granddaughter Aaliyah enjoy a ride in a bumper car while trying to elude pressure from other cars during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Haden Nugent works on cutting a bucket of peeled potatoes for the purpose of making fries during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Haden Nugent works on cutting a bucket of peeled potatoes for the purpose of making fries during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Emily Cugle of Westminster and her e-year-old son Brendan go for a spin on the carousel during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.

Emily Cugle of Westminster and her e-year-old son Brendan go for a spin on the carousel during the carnival at Reese & Community Volunteer Fire Company on Tuesday, July 16.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

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A thermometer reads over 100 degrees in the fresh cut fries stand, with fans blowing and only a few fryers running at 4pm, opening time for the carnival, as volunteers deal with the added heat of preparing hot food, on top of the near 100 degree temperatures at the Reese carnival on Saturday, July 20.

A thermometer reads over 100 degrees in the fresh cut fries stand, with fans blowing and only a few fryers running at 4pm, opening time for the carnival, as volunteers deal with the added heat of preparing hot food, on top of the near 100 degree temperatures at the Reese carnival on Saturday, July 20.  (Brian Krista / Carroll County Times)

Cousins Blair Vizzini, 5, of New WIndsor, left, and Gabriella Nappier, 3, of Westminster enjoy a midway ride at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

Cousins Blair Vizzini, 5, of New WIndsor, left, and Gabriella Nappier, 3, of Westminster enjoy a midway ride at the Winfield fire company carnival Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

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