The 86th Shortsville Firemen's Carnival and Giant Parade for 2025 Updated 03/27/2025
Shortsville Firemen's Carnival Attractions & Sponsors
Amusement Rides
Some of the nicest and cleanest carnival rides around.
The ride are provided by Ontario Amusements Inc. of Oswego, New York.
The are many to choose from for any age to enjoy.
(Each night, and Saturday afternoon, there is a "Pay One Price" ride special.
The Midway
The Midway is big with many different games and food for your liking.
The midway is made up of different game and food trailers.
They are contracted with Ontario Amusements to create a much bigger and better attractive carnival.
Fireworks
The Shortsville Firemen's Carnival has one of the best fireworks displays in the area. $6,000 worth!
The fireworks display is about a 1/2 hour long on Saturday night starting at 10:30pm. (weather permitting).
The fireworks are brought to you by:
Young Explosives Inc. of Farmington, New York.
Local Churches and Organizations
Local churches and other Shortsville & Manchester organizations booths are under the tent at the Carnival.
The tent is west of the Firemen's Food Stand and the Rod & Gun Club is to the east of the Firemen's Food Stand.
Check these organizations & churches out. They have many different delicious foods and deserts you will love.
Firemen's Food & Famous Fried Dough Stand
The Firemen's Food Stand is in the block building at the foot of the hill (Bangs Hill) next to headquarters.
The firemen always serve the best Zweigles red & white hot dogs. Many people rave about our 1/4 lb ground round hamburgers and cheese burgers too. The all famous Zweigles Italian Sausage is a BIG hit.
We serve 5 different Pepsi products and the best Firemen's fried dough you will ever taste. All at reasonable prices.
Make sure you get your fried dough early before the Fireworks on Saturday night!
Live Music Each Night
"LIVE MUSIC" every night at the Shortsville Carnival.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights we feature local bands from the area.
These bands are popular bands playing your favorite music of country and rock.
Bring your lawn chair and a light jacket and enjoy each night of free music near the beer stand.
Parking is free & No cover charge.
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Nightly Performances:
Thursday Night - 7 to 9pm
Friday Night - 9 to midnight
Saturday Night - 8 to midnight
Gambling & Cake Booth
Gambling is open for anyone 18 and over.
(located under the pavilion)
Try your luck at the Big 6, Beat the Dealer or have fun with the Pull Tabs.
"All persons entering the gambling and beer stand area will be proofed of age"
Don't forget the
Win A Cake at the Firemen's Cake Booth! (under the tent)
ATTENTION SHORTSVILLE RESIDENCES.....
Please donate a cake or bake goods for the cake booth. We will bring a cake box to you and come and pick them up for your convenience.
To contact us for information and for cake box drop off & or pick up.
Firemen's Beer Stand
The Beer Stand is open to anyone that is 21 or older.
The Beer Stand is located under the pavilion.
There are different beers on tap. Wine coolers are also available.
"All persons entering the gambling and beer stand area will be proofed of age"
Children are allowed with a parent.
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
NOTE: Citizens Hose Company, reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at anytime!
2024 Special Thanks to the Following.....
Sponsors are
1420am WACK Radio
Best Rentals
B.E. Wright
Big Dog Radio 103.5FM
Bliss Shurfine
Canandaigua Fire Department
Cheshire Fire Department
Clifton Springs Fire Department
EV Energy
Farmington Fire Department
Geneva Club
Herendeens HVAC
Honeoye/Richmond Fire Department
Hopewell Fire Department
JC Auto
K&D Disposal
Manchester Fire Department
Manchester/Shortsville Joint Sewer
New York State Troopers
Ontario Country Fire Chief's Association
Ontario County Sheriff's Department
Ontario Amusements
Quick Print
Rebel's Posse
Sandman Sand Blasting
SlowRiders Band
St Dominic's Catholic Church
Stanley Fire Department
Steve Kepner
The Merchandiser
Twin Cities Lions Club
Twin Cities Lioness Club
Village of Shortsville
Wegmans
Walmart
Wayne County Parade Judges
Young Explosives
And All the Participants in our Parade!
Photos & Videos by:
Jack c. Lockwood
James White
Matthew Wilder
Jason Wagner
Mical Mobley
2024 Commercial Sponsors
Twin Cities Automotive
Versailles Home Decorating
Herendeen Bros. Heating & Cooling
R.A. Patrick Funeral Home
Ruggles World of Auto Body, Truck Caps