Gates Open Daily 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (use Gate 6 after 10 p.m.) The carnival midway opens by noon on weekdays and by 11 a.m. on weekends, weather permitting. The midway closes between 11:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. each day, at the Carnival company’s discretion and depending on weather. Wristbands are sold until 10:30 p.m. each day and are valid only on the day of sale (no refunds).