The Jolly Shows Carnival is at the Clarksburg Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Road Clarksburg, MD 20871) from now until April 14. There are over 30 attractions, including carnival rides, games, and food wagons.
The carnival runs on Monday-Friday: 5pm-11pm, Saturday: 1pm-11pm, and Sunday: 3pm-11pm. This is the same carnival that was recently at Montgomery Mall. Tickets are now on sale:
1 Weekday Wristband (Monday-Thursday): $29
1 Weekend Wristband (Friday-Sunday): $32
4-Pack: $100 (save up to $20)
50 Ride Tickets: $55 (save $5)
Today, Jolly Shows is operated by founder Frank Joseph’s three grandsons; Randy, Peter, and Paul. “We still operate almost exclusively in Maryland and Northern Virginia. Our events are comprised of local county fairs, regional festivals, firemen’s carnivals, and fund raisers for non-profit organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the United Way group of charities.
Our local market is comprised of some of the highest demographics in the country. We operate in several of the wealthiest counties in the United States. In this area, there are more attorneys and more college degrees per square mile, than anywhere in the country. In this demanding atmosphere we have managed to achieve a reputation as one of the industry’s truly “clean shows”. We are now finding it possible to operate at venues and in jurisdictions, within this region, where carnivals were not permitted to operate in the past.
We are a new generation of carnival operators who strive to be more progressive and professional. We realize that we must produce a premium product for our customer’s hard earned money. We won’t forget our proud traditions, but we are committed to overcoming the stigmas which have hindered our industry for far too long.”