The lights are coming back on and the rides are getting ready to roll.
House of Cards Carnivale is returning to Factory 52!
After making its debut last year, our vintage-inspired carnival is back for 2026 and bigger than ever. From October 1st through October 11th, the Factory 52 campus will once again transform into a colorful fall midway filled with rides, games, food, drinks, live entertainment and plenty of reasons to make a trip to Norwood.
And with 11 days of Carnivale this year, there’s a lot more time to step right up.
A New Fall Tradition at Factory 52
House of Cards Carnivale brings a little nostalgia to Factory 52, a property with its own connection to playing cards and entertainment as the former home of the United States Playing Card Company.
The result is a carnival experience with a distinctly Factory 52 setting. Instead of a traveling midway that comes and goes in a weekend, our Carnivale is part of a larger destination with restaurants, breweries, entertainment and plenty of space to hang out.
Rides, Games and Classic Carnival Fun
There’s something about a carnival that’s hard to outgrow, whether you’re six years old or sixty.
House of Cards Carnivale brings that feeling to Factory 52 with amusement rides and midway games for a wide range of ages. Last year’s event included classic carnival attractions along with bigger thrills such as the Starship 2000.
You can come to ride. You can come to play. Or you can simply grab some food, enjoy a drink and take in the lights and energy of the midway.
Admission to Carnivale is free, while rides and games are available for purchase, making it easy to stop by without committing to an entire day at the carnival.
More Than Just the Rides
Carinvale isn’t just about the midway. Throughout the event, Factory 52 will bring in live entertainment and activities to keep the fun going between rides and games.
Last year’s lineup included magicians, aerial performers, balloon artists, face painters and other family-friendly entertainment. So even when you’re ready to take a break from the rides, there’s still plenty happening around you.
Make a Night of It
Carnival food is part of the fun, but you don’t have to limit yourself to funnel cakes and midway snacks.
Grab dinner at the Gatherall Food Hall, stop for a drink at one of the campus breweries or bars, then head outside to enjoy the rides and midway. Or start with Carnivale and stick around afterward.
You don’t have to plan an entire day around the event. You can bring the kids for an afternoon of rides and games, meet friends for food and drinks, make a date night out of it, or simply stop by when you’re in the area.
Make House of Cards Carnivale Part of Your Fall
House of Cards Carnivale offers a combination that’s hard to replicate: carnival rides, live entertainment, local food and drinks, and the atmosphere of a fall festival, all in one place.
And with an 11-day run this year, there’s even more time to enjoy it.
House of Cards Carnivale runs October 1–11 at Factory 52 in Norwood. Admission is free, with rides and games available for purchase.
Check the Factory 52 event calendar for the latest schedule and entertainment details.
