Carnival Info
Rides, Games, and Family Fun




The Carnival at Matthews Alive
Matthews Alive brings in the top amusement company in the Southeast to provide our major rides and attractions at the festival. This area of the festival is truly the hub of the energy and action of the festival.
Imagine the lights flashing, music and bells, and the sounds of kids laughing and having their best days of the summer!
Imagine the lights flashing, music and bells, and the sounds of kids laughing and having their best days of the summer!
Ticket Prices
- Single Tickets – $2 each
- Sheet of 30 tickets – $40
- Sheet of 50 tickets – $60
- All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands (Friday night only) – $30
Supplies are limited. Wristbands do not include Brinkley Entertainment games in the carnival footprint. Wristbands DO include Brinkley mechanical rides and fun houses.
No refunds – all ticket and wristband sales are final.
Multiple ticket booths will accept credit cards this year. There are also a few ATMs on-site at Matthews Alive.
Please take note of the closing times of the festival before purchasing your tickets.
Tickets to Play
- Mechanical rides: 3 to 6 tickets to ride
These rides all have height requirements – please check the individual ride height requirement before purchasing tickets for children. - Games: 2-4 tickets to play.
Supplies are limited. Wristbands do not include Brinkley Entertainment games in the carnival footprint. Wristbands DO include Brinkley mechanical rides and fun houses.

No Pets Policy
We love pets, but no pets of any kind are allowed at Matthews Alive Festival per city ordinance. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
SERVICE ANIMALS are always welcome.
