L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival Comes to Norfolk, Virginia, June 12-June 21; Proceeds from Rides, Games and Food Support Drug & Violence Prevention

NORFOLK, Va. — A fun time for a good cause is coming to Norfolk, Virginia, this weekend when the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival comes to the city.

Featuring rides, games, food and more, the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival will be held at the Norfolk Premium Outlets, located at 1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard in Norfolk, bringing family-friendly entertainment to the community from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 21.

The Norfolk L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 3 to 11 pm. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Carnival admission is $5. After 8 p.m., all minors must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. No backpacks are allowed into the carnival; and no face coverings are allowed (religious exemptions provided). Children must be 36 inches tall to go on most of the rides.

“Dollar Ride Night” is being held as part of the Norfolk L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival on Monday, June 15. During “Dollar Ride Night,” all ride tickets are $1 (sold in packs of 10), in addition to the $5 that is still required for carnival admission.

Proceeds from the carnival will benefit L.E.A.D. and its drug and violence prevention mission, including school-based prevention education programs taught by law enforcement officers.

L.E.A.D. offers an evidence-based drug and violence prevention program that uses fun and interactive lessons to help young people build confidence and make healthy life choices. The program is built on the Botvin LifeSkills® Training curriculum, through which students learn goal-setting, responsible decision-making and emotional management skills.

“Our L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Norfolk is a wonderful opportunity for families from around the region to enjoy great entertainment while making a real difference for local students,” said Nick DeMauro, Executive Director and CEO of L.E.A.D. “Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting the law enforcement officers who teach our evidence-based prevention curriculum right here in Virginia and across the nation.”

WHAT:

• L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Carnival rides and games operated by Reithoffer Shows Inc.
• Carnival games, rides and food.

WHEN:

• Friday, June 12–Sunday, June 21.
• The carnival will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. on Monday through Friday. The carnival will be open from 3 to 11 pm. on Saturdays and Sundays.
  

WHERE:

• Norfolk Premium Outlets, 1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia, 23502.

TICKETS:

• Admission is $5. Ride tickets are purchased separately.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Purchase a Mega Pass online, bundling admission with the unlimited ride wristband for the day that it is redeemed. Guests who instead choose to buy their wristband in-person at the carnival will have to purchase admission separately.

For more information, or to buy tickets in advance, visit TheLEADFest.com.

Philanthropic support for L.E.A.D. through events like L.E.A.D. Fest will help the organization extend its programming to additional schools by certifying more officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities.

“L.E.A.D. Fest is about bringing communities together while supporting programs that help students make positive decisions and build strong futures,” said L.E.A.D Executive Director & CEO DeMauro. “Every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission of helping students across Virginia and other states around the country to make good decisions, reject drug use and avoid violence.”

About L.E.A.D.

L.E.A.D. — Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence — is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence while teaching them how to set attainable goals, manage their emotions and make wise decisions. L.E.A.D. trains and certifies law enforcement officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities — reaching students before risky decisions arise. L.E.A.D. officers teach Botvin LifeSkills® Training (LST), the most rigorously tested prevention curriculum in the country, proven to reduce drug use, alcohol misuse, and violent behavior. L.E.A.D. is active in all 50 states with more than 6,500 certified officer and educator instructors, made possible through donations and grants.

About Reithoffer Shows

Reithoffer Shows was founded in 1896 as a family-run enterprise. The carnival ride operator has grown every year since, and the fifth generation of Reithoffers have now joined the family business, and the sixth generation has recently started college with plans to continue the Reithoffer legacy. More information is available at reithoffershows.com.