The Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, one of the most historic treasures in Burlington was built around 1910 by the Dentzel Family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each year the city comes together to celebrate the Carousel by hosting the annual Carousel Festival. Artists Alley, an area where fine artists and craft exhibitors display and exhibit their work. Also, be sure to visit the Carousel Tent in Artist Alley to meet vendors specializing in Carousel related items featuring original Carousel paintings and much more.  The Children’s Area offers families the opportunity to take a ride on the Carousel or one of the other amusement activities that are permanently located in the park. Bring a chair and enjoy the sights and sounds of the local music and entertainment.

The Jimmy Combs Pavilion will feature a national recroding artist, Sunday, September 16th as well as many local and regional favorites throughout the weekend. And no one can forget the wonderful aroma of our food court, which is provided by local non-profit agencies from right here within the community. Be sure to visit the FYI Area to learn more about our local non-profit groups and what their organizations have to offer the community.

With the avid community support of local businesses such as American National Bank, a leading presenter along with the Burlington Recreation & Parks Department, the Festival has grown to be one of the Southeast’s most renowned and respected events. Please join us September 15th & 16th at the City Park for a visit to one of Burlington’s most exciting events, the Burlington Carousel Festival.


2012 Festival Hours

• Saturday, September 15th • 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Sunday, September 16th • 1:00pm - 6:00pm 

Entertainment & Vendor Information

Travelocity Names Dentzel Carousel Festival in Top Ten

Rubber Duck Dash for the Cash

• Sunday, September 16th
• 3pm
• All Ages
• Adopt a Duck for $5
• Location: YMCA

Alamance County Meals On Wheels and the American National Bank presents the annual Rubber Duck Dash For The Cash Race. Rubber Duck Dash For The Cash is a fundraiser in which you buy chances – rubber ducks – which will float in the race. If one of your ducks cross the finish line first, then you will win one of the duck prizes. Random duck prizes will be selected from the ducks that did not win the race. You can win anything from $2,500 to gift certificates to local businesses. Call (336) 228-8815 to learn more on how you can sponsor one, two, three, or however many rubber ducks you like!

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