MCALISTERVILLE — With the hustle and bustle of today’s world, sometimes it’s just good to get away and enjoy the tranquility of the lake. Whether it’s fishing, swimming or boating, you’ll usually find folks without care in the world — at least for a few hours or days.

Which is why “Lake Life” is the theme for this year’s Fayette Community Carnival to be held at Lost Creek Community Park in McAlisterville. The carnival opens on Tuesday, July 29, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 2.

Organizers want fairgoers to come and enjoy themselves, forgetting about all of the stresses and struggles for the time being.

“As long as the weather is nice,” said Tammy Brackbill, one of the carnival’s organizers, of the turnout. “We want to thank the community for their support.”

Proceeds from the carnival benefit the Fayette Fire Co., Fayette Lions Club and Fayette Township Community Building Association.

Entertainment

This year’s event has special entertainment each day:

• Tuesday, July 29 — 6 p.m. Sonbeam Daycare; 6:20 p.m. Logan Guard; 7 p.m. Lewistown Community Band; and 8 p.m. Greenwood Community Band;

• Wednesday, July 30 — 7 and 8:30 p.m. Lucky Afternoon;

• Thursday, July 31 — 7 and 8:30 p.m. Bella Donna;

• Friday, Aug. 1 — 7 and 9 p.m. Mercy Run;

• Saturday, Aug. 2 — 7 and 8:30 p.m. Adult Swim.

Before the carnival officially opens, the Fayette Community Outdoor Church Service will be held at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. There will be an ice cream social to follow at 7 p.m. in the main pavilion.

A carnival wouldn’t be complete without a variety of food on the menu. This year, meals with the main dish will be served, starting at 5 p.m.:

• Tuesday, July 29 — Soups and sandwiches;

• Wednesday, July 30 — Hot turkey sandwich;

• Thursday, July 31 — Ham loaf;

• Friday, Aug. 1 — Pork and sauerkraut;

• Saturday, Aug. 2 — Chicken barbecue (must have ticket).

Other daily events include a Chinese auction, which will be held in the Fayette Fire Hall and benefits the Fayette Fire Co. It starts at 5 p.m. every day and lasts until 10 p.m. each day, except it stops at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. There’s also a second auction on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A drawing will also be held on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the local food and pet pantries.

Fireworks display

This year’s fireworks display is slated for 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, with a rain date of Thursday, July 31.

30th Annual Vehicle Show

The annual vehicle show also celebrates its 30th year, from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2,at the Fayette Community Carnival Grounds. Organizers are looking for antique, classic or muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles or tractors, but say if it has wheels or an engine, it’s welcome to be displayed. “It’s one of the highlights of the carnival,” Brackbill said of the event, which will be held rain or shine.

Goodie bags and door prizes will be given away, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Pre-registration is $10 and it’s $15 on the day of the show. For more information, call (717) 994-9996.

Annual parade

The annual parade will be held on that same Saturday at 4 p.m. Registration is from 1 to 3 p.m., with a lineup at Rickenbaugh’s Building Supply’s back lot.

“Lake Life” will be the parade’s theme, and cash prizes will be awarded for best of show and individual categories. To pre-register or for information, call (717) 363-1748 or (717) 363-1796. Parade route vendors need pre-approval.

Chicken barbecue

Tickets are available now by calling (717) 363-7261 or (717) 463-3300. Halves cost $7 and must be picked up from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dinners will be $10 and will be on sale after the parade. Meals include French fries, baked beans, coleslaw or applesauce and a roll.

Other highlights

Rounding out the carnival schedule:

7 to 10 p.m. nightly — Cash bingo;

Cake Wheel with baked goods and produce. Monetary donations will be accepted;

McAlisterville Soldiers Orphan School limited edition t-shirts on sale;

Amusement rides, with discounted wrist bands available.

For more information, visit www.fayettecommunitycarnival.com or find them on Facebook.