
2025 Fire department carnival
July 24th, 25th, and 26th 2025
July 24th
Thursday
Bands:
- Knight Patrol – 7:30-11pm
Sponsored by:
- Hawkeyez Construction
- JCrew Landscaping
July 25th
Friday
Country Night
Bands:
- Claudia Hoyser – 5:00-7:00pm
- Stateline – 8:00-11:00pm
Sponsored By:
- Nashvilles
- Meyers RV
- Anonymous donor
July 26th
Saturday
- 4pm: Grand Parade
Bands:
- Michael and Rhonda Duo – 12:30-3:30pm
- Haywire – 8:00-11:00pm
Sponsored By:
- Power and Construction Group, Inc
- Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 46
Information was last updated:
All Nights
- Live music from various bands!
- Games of chance!
- Beer and other beverages!
- Food from Rush Ladies Auxiliary.
- Clams from the Rush Fire Department.
- 50/50 raffle each night! $5.00 per ticket.
- Hours and availability are weather permitting.
Carnival Ground Rules
- There will be 2 entrances (parking lot side by firehouse and NW corner near Papas Auto) into the property with contracted security personnel conduction checks of all attendees.
- Individuals under 18 years of age must be escorted by a parent/guardian or family member at least 18 years of age. Those over 18 should be prepared to show valid ID that includes a photo and date of birth (*driver’s license, non-driver ID, Passport, or visa).
- Our World-Renowned Beer and Game Pavilion will be fenced off and 18+. Valid ID must be shown at either entrance to the pavilion and a wrist band will be issued.
- Under NO circumstances will ANY BACKPACKS, DUFFEL BAGS, or DRAWSTRING BAGS be allowed. Bags that are accepted include: fanny pack/belt bags, clear bags, small purses (under 6”x8”), diaper bags, and medical bags. Signage will be posted at each entry. Please be prepared to leave these types of bags at home or in your vehicle.
- NO PETS ALLOWED – Service animals will be admitted.
- Weapons, including but not limited to firearms, blades, knives, sharp objects of any kind, and pepper spray will NOT be permitted.
- NO SMOKING OF MARIJUANA ANYWHERE ON OUR GROUNDS. We kindly ask that Tobacco smoking be done in the dedicated smoking area and not around our visiting families in common areas.
- Review the carnival safety statement here
ANYONE FOUND VIOLATING ANY RULES – OR JEOPARDIZING THE SAFETY OF OUR VISITORS BY CAUSING ANY TYPE OF DISTURBANCE WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM OUR CARNIVAL GROUNDS AND NOT ALLOWED READMITTANCE.
Sponsors
Alliance Group Insurance by Glen Ziccarelli
Avon by Debby David
Chase Farms
Chase Greenhouse
East Coast Sealing & Paving
Eggleston Brothers
Fire & Rescue Products
Keyes Farms
O’Neill’s Tree & Landscape
Papa’s Auto Repair
Power and Construction Group, Inc
Rush Lions Club
Wolcott Contracting & Consulting