Carnival Wristbands
2026 Discounted Presale Carnival Ride Wristbands!
Presale Ticket Sales End At 7:00pm on Thursday, June 11th
Carnival Rides Wristband Pick-up. Your Carnival Rides Wristband can be picked up festival at any of the Carnival ticket booths in the following locations: Carnival Rides main area on Carnival Hill and Kiddie Rides area; adjacent to the Ferris Wheel in the East Music Stage Area (New this year), and adjacent to the additional rides area on east Victorian and Mainstreet just east of Parker Station. (New this year). Be sure to have your ticket confirmation QR code available on your smart phone. Alternatively, you can print your Ticket Proof of Purchase Document, which contains your QR code, and present it at any of the ticket booths as described above to exchange for your wristband.
Note: One Ticket/Proof of Purchase Document per wristband.
Kiddie Ride Location.
Take your favorite Littles to the Kiddie Rides Area (36″ tall minimum height for kiddie rides) located in the Parker Senior Center parking lot and the RTD Park and Ride parking lot, just north of the large Carnival Rides Area, adjacent to Long’s Way.
New This Year!
Venture into the East Music Stage Area on the main festival site along Mainstreet for a ride on an old-fashioned Ferris wheel and a couple of other fun rides. Also, we’ve added family rides on the east end of Mainstreet on East Victorian east of Parker Station for your enjoyment!
Presale Ticket Sales End At 7:00pm on Thursday, June 11th
New Wristband Promotions This Year
Save Money And Avoid Long Lines!
Single-Day EARLY BIRD Carnival Rides Wristband
$25 online presale only; NOT AVAILABLE to purchase on site.
For unlimited rides for one person for the first 4 hours of one day of the festival (you choose the day). Void after first 4 hours. Your Single-Day, Early-Bird Carnival Rides Wristband is good for the carnival rides in the Carnival Midway areas, the Ferris Wheel adjacent to the East Music Stage, and the new carnival rides on the east end of east Victorian and Mainstreet, east of Parker Station, including kiddie rides. No open-toed shoes on rides. Must be 36″ in height to ride kiddie rides; 42” for adult/family rides. No height restriction for Carousel Ride when accompanied by an adult.
Save Money On The Kiddos!
Single-day Kiddie Rides Wristband
$20 presale; $25 on site.
For unlimited Carnival Kiddie Rides for one child on any one day. No open-toed shoes on rides. Look for the baby duck sign🐥 for eligible rides. Must be 36″ in height to ride kiddie rides; 42” for adult/family rides. No height restriction for Carousel Ride when accompanied by an adult.
Presale Ticket Sales End At 7:00pm on Thursday, June 11th
Additional Wristband Information
Single-Day Discounted Unlimited Carnival Rides Wristband
$40 presale; $45 on site.
For use by the same person on the day the wristband is picked up at the festival. Non-transferable; void if removed from wrist. Your Single-Day, Carnival Rides Wristband is good for the carnival rides in the Carnival Midway areas, the Ferris Wheel adjacent to the East Music Stage, and the new carnival rides on the east end of east Victorian and Mainstreet, east of Parker Station, including kiddie rides. No open-toed shoes on rides. Must be 36″ in height to ride kiddie rides; 42” for adult/family rides. No height restriction for Carousel Ride when accompanied by an adult.
Multi-Day, Mega Pass Unlimited Carnival Wristband
$95 presale; $115 if purchased on site.
For use by the same person for all FOUR days of the Carnival Midway, Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. Once the wristband is placed on wrist, it must be kept on that same wrist all four days of the Carnival. Non-transferable; void if removed from wrist. Your Multi-Day, Mega Pass carnival ride wristband is good for the carnival rides in the Carnival Midway areas, the Ferris Wheel adjacent to the East Music Stage, and the new carnival rides on the east end of east Victorian and Mainstreet, east of Parker Station, including kiddie rides. $95 presale; $115 if purchased on site. No open-toed shoes on rides. Must be 36″ in height to ride kiddie rides; 42” for adult/family rides. No height restriction for Carousel Ride when accompanied by an adult.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Carnival Wristbands are not valid for Water Balls, Bounce House, Inflatables, Mechanical Bull, Nerf-Terf, or any activities which are not in the Carnival/Midway area. These activities can be purchased with festival tickets, available at any Festival Ticket Booth, located throughout the Festival and Carnival Site.
Presale Ticket Sales End At 7:00pm on Thursday, June 11th
Carnival Rides/Midway Hours/Festival Hours
| Days | Carnival / Midway Hours | Festival Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 1PM – 11PM | Not Open Thurs |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | 1PM – 11PM | 4PM – 11PM |
| Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 10AM – 11PM | 10AM – 11PM |
| Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 10AM – 9PM | 10AM – 9PM |
FAQ’s and Policies
I purchased two wristbands, but my plans have changed. Can I get a refund?
Sorry, no refunds. All purchases are final, including for weather issues.
Can I ride the carnival rides with a cast?
Sorry, you will not be permitted to ride the rides if any part of your body is in a cast or visibly injured. Safety first!
My wristband fell off. Can I get a replacement?
Sorry, we cannot issue replacement ride wristbands. Be certain it is tight enough on your wrist so that it does not fall off.
- Keep your Single-Day wristband the entire day on the day you use it.
- Keep your Multi-Day Mega wristband on your wrist for the entire festival – even in the shower!
Can I go on the carnival rides wearing open-toed sandals?
Unfortunately, you will not be permitted on the carnival rides wearing any kind of open-toed sandal. You must be wearing closed-toed shoes (no sandals) to ride the carnival rides. Safety first!
Is there a height requirement to ride the carnival rides?
Yes, persons must be at least 36″ in height to ride the kiddie carnival rides and at least 42” for all other rides.
I have a wristband from last year that I didn’t use. Can I use it this year?
Last year’s wristbands have expired and are no longer usable. Carnival ride wristbands are only valid during the festival the year they were purchased. Carnival ride wristbands purchased this year are valid June 11-14, 2026.
Can my carnival ride wristband be used for the Bounce House, Water Balls, Inflatables, Nerf Battle, or any other of the fun activities around O’Brien Park and Mainstreet?
No, your carnival ride wristband is good only for the carnival rides in the Carnival Midway areas, the Ferris Wheel adjacent to the East Music Stage, and the new carnival rides on the east end of east Victorian and Mainstreet, east of Parker Station. Tickets for activities such as Bounce House, Bungy, Water Balls etc., that are not Carnival Rides can be purchased with Parker Days Festival tickets sold at any Festival or Carnival Ticket Booth and at each individual activity.
It’s raining. Can I get a refund?
Sorry, no refunds. All purchases are final, including for weather issues.