VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Mt. Trashmore Summer Carnival, a staple for decades at the famed Virginia Beach park, will not return in 2026, a city spokesperson confirmed to WTKR News 3 reporter John Hood Monday.
The city spokesperson did not give a reason, but said the park will have a “full schedule of events planned throughout the summer.”
The beloved carnival was cut short just three days into the 2025 season after the city cited staffing shortages and public safety concerns…