William Carey University invites the community to the 2nd Annual Carey Carnival on Friday, Oct. 17. The fall festivities will be open at WCU’s Hattiesburg campus from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This year, the carnival is part of Carey Homecoming and there’s no admission charge. Fair rides and games are free. Fair-goers are also invited to a “Night of Worship” concert led by Carey students at Thomas Fine Arts Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m.
At the Carey Carnival, you can:
- Try fair rides like the carousel, mechanical bull, ninja tower, and super slide – plus bouncy houses for the wee ones.
- Choose a balloon animal or get your face painted.
- Have your picture taken with a 130-foot mural honoring William Carey.
- Shop at the Makers Market, full of creations by William Carey faculty, staff, and alumni showcasing their gifts and talents.
- Grab some grub available for sale at food trucks and Wilkes Dining Hall.
“Last year’s Carey Carnival exceeded all expectations. Thousands of neighbors, alumni, students, and families filled campus and created the kind of joyful, Christ-centered community we cherish,” said Karen Golson, director of advancement.
“We’re thrilled to bring it back even bigger this year and can’t wait to welcome everyone for an evening of rides, music, and memories.”
Free parking will be available near the ballfields on Tommy King Drive, the soccer fields on William Carey Parkway, and lots adjacent to the College of Health Sciences on Tuscan Avenue.
Guests need wrist bands for free carnival rides. To pre-register for a wrist band online, visit gowcu.info/careycarnival – or you can register once you arrive.
For a look at other events open to the public, visit “Upcoming Events” on the homepage at www.wmcarey.edu. Choose Hattiesburg-Homecoming from the “Categories” menu.
Questions? Call (601) 318-6192.
