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Billy Moore Days brings four carnival nights to Avondale Oct. 22 to 25

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Historic downtown Avondale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Avondale's heritage festival returns with a carnival at 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, Oct. 24, 3 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 to 10 p.m., per the city's event page. Unlimited-ride wristbands are $17.99 online before Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., $20 at the event and good for one day; an online-only Mega Pass covers all four days for $102.25 if bought before Oct. 22. Parade registration and grand marshal nominations are open, with more details to come.

This brief records the information reported on Sep 16, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.

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