New Bedford Carnival Returns This Week With Policy on Minors in Place

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The carnival is returning to New Bedford’s Near North End, and this year it will be enforcing its policy on minors in attendance that has been enacted during its shows at other SouthCoast locations.

Fiesta Shows is setting up shop at 730 Belleville Ave, the same spot where it held the carnival last year, in the parking lot between Titleist and Precix. It will take place from Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8.

Unlike last year, however, Fiesta said its minor policy will be enforced. The minor policy was first put in place on the SouthCoast at the Dartmouth Mall carnival in 2024.

READ MORE: Dartmouth Mall Carnival: No One Under 18 Without Adult

Fiesta Shows is also putting on a carnival in Plymouth on the same dates, but it is not advertising its minor policy as part of that carnival.

Fiesta Shows’ Minor Policy for the New Bedford Carnival

Any children between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone that is 21 or older. Each adult can only chaperone up to four minors at one time; if your group is larger than that, you will need an additional chaperone for every four additional minors.

Fiesta also said “proof of age may be required for any guests,” and that accepted forms of identification include a driver’s license, non-driver ID card, passport, visa or military ID.

Whoever accompanies a minor must remain with them at all times and will be personally responsible for their behavior.

“Failure to comply will result in being denied initial admission or ejection from the event,” Fiesta said. “There are no exceptions. No refunds will be given if you are ejected from the event.”

What to Expect at the New Bedford Carnival

The carnival will feature rides, games and concessions.

What Are the Hours for the New Bedford Carnival?

It will be open on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 from 5 p.m. to “close” (no specific closing time is listed) and then Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 from 1 p.m. until “close.”

Is There an Admission Fee?

Yes, admission is $5.

Are Rides Ticketed or Unlimited?

Both. Ticket sales will take place via the on-site ticketing system using the “Smart Card” system.

There will also be a “Megapass” that allows for unlimited rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The price is $40 online or $45 on-site, per person.

Thursday and Sunday will also have wristbands available for unlimited rides as well. Those will cost $30 online and $35 on-site, per person.

Visit FiestaShows.com to purchase in advance.

What Will the Weather Be Like for the New Bedford Carnival?

All carnival operations are weather-dependent. According to ABC6, we are looking at hot and humid weather on Thursday with temps in the high 80s, and muggy conditions with temps in the low 80s on Friday. Saturday will be 78 degrees with a chance of showers, and Sunday also has a chance for showers with a high of 76.