Welcome to the National Carousel Association!

“The purpose of the NCA shall be to promote conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden carousel and especially the preservation of complete operating carousels.”

Since 1973 the National Carousel Association has been working to keep America's remaining carousels in operation. Through a wide range of programs and projects, the NCA has participated in the restoration and preservation of many of the antique carousels in operation in our country today.

Want to help ensure that these carousels will be around for your children and grandchildren? Join the National Carousel Association today! And now you can join the NCA or renew your membership online using your credit card or PayPal account!

53^rdAnnual National Carousel Association Convention
Pennsylvania Parks & Ponies

September 16-19, 2026
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Our 2026 pre-convention and convention will be held on September 16 to 19, 2026 in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. Information about our convention as well as a downloadable convention registration form are Available Now!

The registration form for our 2026 convention is now available in .pdf format, Click Here to download your copy.

Merry-Go-Roundup Online
A members-only benefit of the
National Carousel Association

Merry-Go-Roundup Online!

We are excited about a new feature on our website, the Merry-Go-Roundup Online! Every issue of our quarterly publication, the Merry-Go-Roundup is available to our members for online viewing!

Researchers and historians will love the provided search feature, allowing text searches through 50 years of Merry-Go-Roundup with results typically returned in sub-second time!

Members will receive a username and password for accessing this new feature along with their annual membership cards.

More information is available on our Merry-Go_Roundup Online web page.

The National Carousel Association

Preserving the Past
Maintaining the Present
Ensuring the Future

Find Us on Facebook!

See what's happening in the carousel world by visiting our Facebook Page!

Google Maps!

We're happy to announce that our online carousel census map now takes advantage of Google Maps, providing a better user interface for both desktop and mobile web browsers.

We have also added separate maps for our individual carousel classes:

Check out our maps today, and be sure to explore the features of Google Maps to put the map into satellite view and zoom in on your favorite carousel!

View a Merry-Go-Roundup
Sample Issue

Merry-Go-Roundup Sample Issue

Not sure what the Merry-Go-Roundup is all about? There is now a sample issue available for online viewing. More . . .

The National Carousel Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization,
ID # 22-2165727.

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53^rdAnnual National Carousel Association Convention
Pennsylvania Parks & Ponies