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Thursday–Sunday · October 8–11

Carnival
Colossal

Four days of rides, games, beer garden, live music and great food at Vista Hermosa Sport Park. Our signature fundraiser — and a big reason San Clemente's beaches, parks and rec programs continue to thrive.

Vista Hermosa Sport Park
987 Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente
Admission is free
Ride tickets available at the event
Ticket info
Schedule

Games and rides run all four days. The beer garden and live music stage run Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Thursday, 4–5 PM
Sensory-friendly hour
Modified sound and lighting for guests with special needs and younger kids, before the carnival opens for the night.
Thurs 8
5–10 PM
Fri 9
5–11 PM
Sat 10
2–10 PM
Beer garden & live music 2–9 PM
Sun 11
2–10 PM
Beer garden & live music 2–6 PM
Rides
Gravitron, Super Slide, bumper cars and the full midway.
Games
Every classic booth, and prizes worth carrying home.
Beer garden
Oktoberfest pours from Los Molinos Beer, weekend afternoons.
Food & music
Food trucks all four days, live bands Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets

Admission is free. Rides run on tickets.
At the event
Ride tickets
Full-priced tickets will be available for purchase during the carnival.
Last year's tickets will be accepted.
Questions? Contact Mary at info@friendsofsanclemente.org
Sponsors
Sponsor the carnival
Put your business in front of the whole town for four days.
From $250 · See packages
Where the money goes
Carnival Colossal is our largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go straight back into San Clemente's beaches, parks, playgrounds and youth recreation.
See our impact

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Friends of San Clemente
Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation
501(c)(3) · EIN 33-0952861
P.O. Box 73014, San Clemente, CA 92673
© 2026 Friends of San Clemente Beaches, Parks & Recreation Foundation.
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