Fountain Gate fun

The Summer Carnival was at Fountain Gate in 2021. 267046_02. Picture: SUPPLIED.

By Jonty Ralphsmith

The five week Summer Carnival at Fountain Gate has kicked off on Friday 4 February.

Hosted by Chants Amusements, the carnival has all the crowd favourites including thrill rides and rollercoasters, food trucks and showbags.

Australia’s largest travelling ferris wheel is also coming.

Standing 40 metres tall, it has attractive lighting and all 16 gondolas are wheelchair-accessible.

Entry price to the family-friendly event, alcohol-free event is $2. Covid-safe rules apply.

The carnival will be open on Fridays from 5pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm until Sunday 6 March. It is also open on Thursdays from 5pm from the second weekend.

After running successfully in the area last year, Chants want to make the Summer Carnival at Fountain Gate an annual part of their calendar.

For more information, visit the Chants Summer Carnival Facebook page.