Grand Carnival

The Grand Carnival is Back — Saturday, September 13th!

The Pioneer Charitable Foundation’s Grand Carnival returns to Pioneer Plaza for its sixth year of fun, family, and giving back!

Join us on Saturday, September 13th from 11am to 3pm for a day packed with games, prizes, entertainment, food, face painting, magic shows, and more — all in support of local kids and families.

In the spirit of helping kids be kids, this signature event has raised more than $175,000 to date and has supported over 400 local organizations. It’s a day full of smiles, surprises, and meaningful impact — all made possible by our incredible community.

Admission: $5 per person
Location: Pioneer Plaza – 652 Albany Shaker Road, Albany
Rain or Shine | No Pets Allowed

Open to the public. All are welcome!

Schedule of Events

Games, Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Caricatures, Pumpkin Painting, Sand Art	11:00am-3:00pm
Mr. Mike Magic	12:00pm-12:30pm
B95.5 Kids Entertainment	12:30pm-1:00pm
Kids Dance Contest	1:00pm-1:30pm
B95.5 Kids Entertainment	1:30pm-2:00pm
Mr. Mike Magic	2:00pm-2:30pm
B95.5 Kids Entertainment	2:30pm-3:00pm

Thank you to our generous 2025 Grand Carnival sponsors:

 

Premier Sponsor:

Lunch Sponsor:

Cookie Truck Sponsors:

                          

 

Entertainment Sponsors:

       

Game & Activity Sponsors:

                      

Helping Kids Be Kids Sponsors:

Beacon Payments | Ckm Electrical Services, Inc. | DePaula Auto Group | Dwight Plumbing & Heating | East Coast Power LLC | eLot Recycling | Frank’s Ice Cream & Restaurant | Hudson Valley Community College Foundation | LeRoy, Linda & Riley | Mackey Electric, Inc. | Marcella's Appliance Center | Nigro Retail Properties | North East Fire Protection Systems, Inc. | Traditional Landscaping | WP Strategic Holdings