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Marin Spring Carnival


  • Marin County Fairgrounds 10 Avenue of the Flags San Rafael, CA, 94903 United States (map)

Marin Spring Carnival brought to you by Butler Amusements

Butler Amusements will be providing the best in family fun across from the Marin County Fairgrounds at Civic Center Drive and Peter Behr Drive March 31-April 9. With 12 mechanical carnival rides ranging from thrilling to family friendly. Also featured will be food concessions providing fresh hand dipped corn dogs, cotton candy, caramel apples and other fair favorites, plus 13 games of skill including the balloon dart, basketball free throw and water race with giant stuffed prizes for winners.

With over 50 years of operation Butler Amusements is currently the largest carnival company in the western United States, providing the carnival for over 100 different events annually including 37 state and county fairs.  This includes over 125 amusement rides that operate in seven different states including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. The family owned and operated carnival has been recognized by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association with the Circle of Excellence award designation for its well-run, safe, high quality and well managed carnival operation for seventeen years in a row.

Hours of operation:

Friday, March 31    5pm-10pm
Saturday, April 1     Noon-10pm
Sunday, April 2       Noon-10pm
Monday, April 3     5pm-10pm
Tuesday, April 4     5pm-10pm
Wednesday, April 5 5pm-10pm
Thursday, April 6    5pm-10pm
Friday, April 7    5pm-10pm
Saturday, April 8 Noon-10pm
Sunday, April 9    Noon-10pm

Prices:
Unlimited Rides any one day $30
Individual Ride and Game tickets $1 each
Rides require 3-5 tickets each and games require 10+ tickets per play.
Tickets only available at the gate. 

Earlier Event: March 31
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Later Event: March 31
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