Gambill Amusements

Gambill Amusements Gambill Amusements is a family oriented carnival traveling mainly West Virginia.

Currently owned and operated by the third and fourth generation of the founding Gambill family, with the fifth learning the trade as they grow up on the road. We offer a complete carnival including rides, games, attractions and food and are very proud that we have played many of our locations for over forty years. Bringing fun and laughter to the people we serve is what our business is all about. We employ clean, polite and professional employees who always have your safety in mind.

10/07/2025

Thank you for another unforgettable season! 🧡💚💛

As another incredible season comes to a close- we just want to say: THANK YOU. 🙏 From opening night to our last carnival...
10/07/2025

As another incredible season comes to a close- we just want to say: THANK YOU. 🙏

From opening night to our last carnival sunset, it’s been one wild and 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 ride thanks to all of you.
🧡💚💛

Whether you came to see us at a carnival or your favorite West Virginia fair or festival (or even just followed along with our adventures here) - we brought the rides, but you brought the magic. ✨

Until next year… 🎠

🍁 THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, ELKINS! 🍁 The 87th Mountain State Forest Festival was truly one for the books- a celebration...
10/05/2025

🍁 THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, ELKINS! 🍁

The 87th Mountain State Forest Festival was truly one for the books- a celebration of tradition, community, and fun- and we can’t think of a better way to close out our 2025 carnival season. 🍂🎡

From the laughter on the midway, to the parades, pageantry, and the incredible spirit of the folks here in - we are so grateful to have shared in this unforgettable week with you all. 🧡

Until next year, Elkins… thank you for the memories, the smiles, and the midway magic! ✨

10/03/2025

One last ride under the lights… 🎠🎡
It’s the final weekend of the Mountain State Forest Festival - don’t miss your chance to make one last memory with us. 🧡!

✨ Nothing but smiles on the Fun Slide! ✨Thanks to Roger, our awesome slide operator, we’ve got some great shots of festi...
10/03/2025

✨ Nothing but smiles on the Fun Slide! ✨

Thanks to Roger, our awesome slide operator, we’ve got some great shots of festival-goers racing down one of the midway’s favorite rides. 🛝 💨

If you haven’t taken your turn yet- now’s the time! Come out this weekend, grab a friend, and ride the Fun Slide with us at the Mountain State Forest Festival. 🎡

Need more ℹ️ about the festival? Visit the official website here 👉 https://www.forestfestival.com/

👑 Maid Sylvia stopped by Mary’s game booth on the Gambill Amusements midway- and she brought some friends, making it a f...
10/03/2025

👑 Maid Sylvia stopped by Mary’s game booth on the Gambill Amusements midway- and she brought some friends, making it a full house of Forest Festival fun! 👑

We love when royalty joins the carnival excitement and brings their sparkle (and a crowd!) to the midway. ✨

Thank you, Maid Sylvia, for making the night extra special- and big thanks to Mary for sharing this moment with us all. 💖

Coming to see us at the Mountain State Forest Festival this weekend? 👀 Drop a 🍁 in the comments to let us know. 🙌

10/02/2025

If you’re looking for THE FUN: it’s at the 🥳

Special thanks to Roger for sending us this special moment on the FUN SLIDE. 📸

Coming to see us this week? Drop a 🧡 in the comments to let us know. 🙌

🎰 THE CASINO at the Mountain State Forest Festival ? Iconic. 🌅✨Add a sunset over the midway, and you’ve got the perfect ...
09/30/2025

🎰 THE CASINO at the Mountain State Forest Festival ? Iconic. 🌅✨

Add a sunset over the midway, and you’ve got the perfect backdrop for festival memories. From rides and games to the buzz of the casino, there’s no place like this time of year! 🎡🎶

📍 Elkins, WV
🎟️ Carnival fun every evening
🌲 Celebrate one of WV’s most beloved traditions with us

Come for the view, stay for the magic- this year’s is one you won’t forget. 🧡

🌄 Sunsets + Festival Lights = Pure Magic 🌄As the sun sets over the Mountain State Forest Festival the midway comes alive...
09/29/2025

🌄 Sunsets + Festival Lights = Pure Magic 🌄

As the sun sets over the Mountain State Forest Festival the midway comes alive in a whole new way. 🎠

We’re grateful to be part of this tradition- bringing rides, games, and memories that shine just as bright as the evening sky. 🧡

Come ride with us this week and make carnival moments with us part of 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 Forest Festival story . ✨

✨ THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, PARSONS! ✨What an incredible week it has been at the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Carniv...
09/28/2025

✨ THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, PARSONS! ✨

What an incredible week it has been at the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Carnival - filled with bright lights, big smiles, and a tradition that runs generations deep. 🎡🧡🎠

From the families who came out night after night, to the volunteers who worked tirelessly, and to the Parsons VFD for keeping this community tradition alive- we are so grateful. 🙌

Until next time, Parsons… thank you for letting us be part of your story. 🍁

🎡 The Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Carnival is one of our longest-running event relationships- spanning four genera...
09/27/2025

🎡 The Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Carnival is one of our longest-running event relationships- spanning four generations! 🧡

As this year of family fun comes to a close, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to long-time friend and coordinator Kevin White and the entire Parsons VFD family for continuing the tradition with 𝘶𝘴.

📸 Pictured at the carnival: The 5th generation of Gambill Amusements- Brooke, Hannah, and Faith with volunteer firefighter Kevin White.

From past to present generation, this event has always been about more than rides- it’s about a tradition and a relationship that their great-grandparents Cobb and Jean began years ago… family and fun that continues to shine under our midway lights in Parsons. ✨

🚨🔥 It’s been a GREAT week in Parsons with the Volunteer Fire Department Carnival! 🎡✨TONIGHT is your LAST CHANCE to come ...
09/27/2025

🚨🔥 It’s been a GREAT week in Parsons with the Volunteer Fire Department Carnival! 🎡✨

TONIGHT is your LAST CHANCE to come out and enjoy the rides, games, and family fun- so let’s close out this amazing week the best way we know how: under the carnival lights with friends, family, and plenty of midway magic! 🎠🎟️🧡

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Buckhannon, WV
26201

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