The Barnes Carnival
The first documentation of  the
Carnival in Barnes is in this picture dated July 1908 and titled as the 5th Annual. It was held at
the North Park in Barnes and was well known for
many years as the place to gather.






















Clicking on any picture will enlarge it and provide a Slideshow of all the photographs.
The Barnes Carnival was a annual event that brought visitors from all over.The Original Gazebo was located near the center of the park by the water fountain along the avenue of trees.Barnes Old Home Days and Threshing Bee was held here during the 1980's.With antique tractors, thresh demonstrations, rope weaving and trolley rides and more.It was an exciting annual event, enjoyed by visitors from far and wide.Music, Entertainment, and a Sunday morning church service was held on Gloria's Veranda during Old Home Days.The Shelter House and restrooms were updated during the 1980's.The ball field are was updated as memorial to Jerry Savage, and has seen many exciting ball games through the decades.And the volunteers are still at work… The newest addition to the North Park is a tube slide purchased by the “Barnes North Playground Committee” which was formed in 2007 with the goal of establishing a fun, safe, and updated environment for the children to play.
NORTH PARK
The land for the North Park was given to the Barnes Park Association in October 1888 by John Bookwalter, with the stipulation that it be used as a public park. The City of Barnes, Barnes Lion’s Club, Playground Committee, and community members maintain and improve the park.
The “Avenue of Trees” originally formed an X, planted from each corner of the park & forming an alleyway for horse and foot traffic. The southeast exit is the most intact with some of the original trees and the beautiful native rock entrance.