Century-Old Tradition Continues As Neighbors Gather For Round Bay Carnival

Alyson Figlioli made cotton candy for carnival attendees.

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A hand-painted sign decorated the side of a Ferris wheel at the Round Bay Community Association carnival, held at the community beach on Saturday, August 22.

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Casey Durakis attempted to dunk Ronan Spadacino at the dunk tank during the Round Bay carnival.

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(L-R) Donna Norman, Alyson Figlioli and Suzanne Edwards posed in front of the concession stand they worked at the carnival.

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Audrey Dobrusin had a rainbow painted on her face by Trish Willard during the carnival.

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Audrey Dobrusin enjoyed the carnival with face paint, popcorn and cotton candy.

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Mac Wright leaned over the counter of the dart game to retrieve his darts after taking his turn.

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Volunteers Kevin Wesner (left) and Ben Marshall posed in front of the wheel they operated during the carnival.

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Ryan Lawton enjoyed himself on the swing set.

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Volunteer Stephannie Sullivan ran the “Crab Basket” game.

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Round Bay Community Association President Sarah Wright posed with her son, Mac, who held up a toy he got from the prize area.

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Katie Petty took a break from the carnival to push her son, Dylan Petty, on the swing set.

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Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 10:56 am

Several generations of Round Bay families have gathered at the community beach since the neighborhood started its annual carnival in 1920. This year was no different as neighbors enjoyed games, performances and treats.