The city's dormant fairgrounds are about to burst back to life—Forest Hill's local carnival is all set to make its grand return, packing a punch with classic family fun and indulgences for anyone with a hankering for a treat or a thrill. According to the Forest Hill Police Department, residents should "mark their calendars" for the rebirth of the much-anticipated event.

With adrenaline-pumping rides and the promise of winning oversized stuffed toys at games that tease one's skill (or sometimes just luck), the carnival tradition is being kept alive and kicking. Friends ready for an evening out or families looking to craft memories will find themselves right at home, the Facebook post citing that attendees are sure to find themselves "indulging in a whirlwind of excitement." Satisfying your sweet tooth has never been easier, with the fair promising a melange of confections, topped by the classic, telltale treat—funnel cake.

But what is a carnival without its sparkly lights, the tempest of laughter mixed with the screams from the roller coaster contingent? This local festivity, which rolls back into town bringing with it a "magical experience," as per the Forest Hill Police's enthusiastic preview, seems poised to cater to that very concoction of sights and sounds that define summer evenings and charming local carnivals everywhere.

While no sane person goes to a carnival thinking they'll leave with a healthier diet, this year's iteration is angling to outdo itself in delivering that undeniable mix of sugar, butter, and fried everything. And let's not forget the gravity-defying experience of being flung through the air, a sentiment mirrored by the police department suggesting that revelers can "enjoy the thrilling rides." The department, not typically known for its event promotion, is caught up in the buzz too. For many, the carnival epitomizes that time of the year when the town's familiar routine gets a colorful and boisterous shake-up.

For those looking to experience this tour de force of community festivity, the dates and times for the carnival haven't been locked down publicly quite yet. But, if the anticipation on social media is any indication of things to come, the carnival is set to have an impressive roll call. It's not just a time to play games and eat until you pledge a gym membership the following day, it's an opportunity for some, as the Facebook post says, to create "lasting memories"—the kind that start with the smell of popcorn and end with a night sky ablaze with carnival lights.