Today, construction crews at Carowinds placed a 53,000 pound frame to set the foundation for Electro-Spin, one of four new rides in County Fair. Workers also used a 550-ton crane to mount one of the ride pieces. It took crews approximately 10 hours to complete! Check out the video Carowinds shared this afternoon. Earlier this month, Rock N’ […]

  Back in August, we brought you the news of the new County Fair coming to Carowinds and now we’re back to share what’s been going on at the park since it closed for the season! The new area of the park is set to open in 2017 and right now, Carowinds tells us that […]

Cedar Fair, the parent company of Cedar Point, announced its third quarterly earnings, for the quarter ending September 25, 2016. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol “FUN.” While Cedar Fair may not have achieved any “Best New” awards this year, it still reported a net revenue of […]

As the temperature starts to change, an incredibly line-up of frightfully fun festivities are brewing at Carowinds. Whether you’re looking to face your worst nightmares or want to enjoy some family friendly Halloween fun, there’s something for you. During the daytime, Planet Snoopy is transformed into the ultimate kid’s Halloween party at Great Pumpkin Fest. […]

Family fun will have a new twist at Carowinds starting in 2017.  A new County Fair section of the park will create the classic summer fair feel with all new enhanced food choices and the addition of some old favorite flat rides. Take a look at what’s happening in 2017 below! The food location Wings, will […]

Carowinds is searching for ghouls and goblins to scare guests at their annual Halloween extravaganza, SCarowinds.  Instead of being the one getting scared, you could be the one doing the scaring as a member of the “Army of Darkness”. Auditions are being held Sundays and Thursdays at the Carowinds Employment Office from 5-8 p.m through […]

Looking for a way to end summer with a bang? Now you can fire up the grill with Carowinds every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday now through August 14 for Bands, Brews, and BBQs! Whether you spend the day splashing around at the new Carolina Harbor waterpark, conquering a collection of thrilling coasters, or watching live shows like the new Cirque Imagine […]

School is out, and fun at Carowinds is in – kid-friendly fun! This summer, the park offers everything from an all-new event that focuses just on the children- KidsFest, to movie night with family-favorite flicks like Frozen, to hanging out with America’s favorite beagle, Snoopy! Make plans now for the ultimate summer party! What better […]

Dare to be amazed at the all-new, thrilling show, Cirque Imagine!  The show debuts at Carowinds on Saturday, June 18.  During this 30-minute live show, guests will be taken on a fascinating, breath-taking, and high-flying adventure of fun and amazing stunts! Cirque Imagine will be presented in Carowinds Theater with first-come, first-served seating. Specialized performances will feature acts with aerial […]

Carowinds is making a big splash with a historic waterpark expansion in 2016! The transformation is part of the park’s commitment to celebrate Carowinds’ heritage as the place where the Carolina’s come together, creating an “aquatic playground” with thrilling new attractions, new amenities and a new coastal name – Carolina Harbor! Check out the new Carolina Harbor […]