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Spring Carnival to return to Kiwanis Fairgrounds
at the 2025 Carnival, Tapeka Arnett gives it her best shot to stay on the mechanical bull. Arnett came to Statesboro to attend Georgia Southern in 2015 and never left.
At the 2025 Carnival, Tapeka Arnett gives it her best shot to stay on the mechanical bull. Arnett came to Statesboro to attend Georgia Southern in 2015 and never left. - photo by Jason Martin

Amusements of America is bringing the 2026 Spring Carnival back to the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds from April 8-11. The event features midway rides, games and food vendors. Amusements of America is the same vendor that provides the rides for the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair each year, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club. Click here for more information about the Carnival.

Carnival midway artist Erica Guzman puts the final touches on the face paint for Jameson Barthelmew of Statesboro
Carnival midway artist Erica Guzman puts the final touches on the face paint for Jameson Barthelmew of Statesboro during the 2025 event. - photo by Jason Martin

Rachel Levasseur watches her husband Luke and son Vance try to win her a big stuffed animal by shooting cans with a cork gun at the 2025 Carnival.
Rachel Levasseur watches her husband Luke and son Vance try to win her a big stuffed animal by shooting cans with a cork gun at the 2025 Carnival. - photo by Jason Martin

Bryan Babot and his wife Michelle Babot watch their daughter and her friend on the Top Gun ride at the midway of the Spring Carnival.
Bryan Babot and his wife Michelle Babot watch their daughter and her friend on the Top Gun ride at the midway of the Spring Carnival. - photo by Jason Martin

former Georgia Southern student Bailey Jeffers came up from Long County to enjoy a Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
Former Georgia Southern student Bailey Jeffers came up from Long County to enjoy a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. - photo by Jason Martin