Edaville theme park auctioning off rides; King Richard's Faire moving in
Edaville is auctioning off its rides as King Richard's Faire announces that it is moving to the location of the family theme park and railroad in Carver, Massachusetts.
A press release says the park is preparing "for a new exciting era in late 2025," but there are few details about what's next.
"The popular family amusement park is going to be reimagined with many wonderful things to come toward the end of the year," the press release said.
A post on Edaville's Facebook page Thursday said "Edaville Family Theme park has been sold and new operators have taken over." It also said more information about the upcoming season would be announced when available. The message was no longer on the page as of Friday morning.
King Richard's Faire moving to Edaville
King Richard's Faire said in a statement to WBZ-TV that it is moving this year to Edaville from its current location in Carver just minutes down the road.
The Renaissance festival will open on Aug. 30 and run for eight consecutive weekends through Oct. 19.
"Guests planning to attend should continue to expect world class entertainment, shop incredible handmade wares throughout the Faire's artisan marketplace, and partake in food and beverage fit for a King all within the Faire's beautiful new realm," King Richard's Faire said in a statement.
Edaville ride auction
The auction is happening in Carver on April 30. The auctioneer says all rides must be removed by May 15.
Among the amusement park rides and other items being auctioned include kiddie coasters, a ferris wheel, a sky tower, a shooting gallery, animated dinosaur figures and train cars.
Click here to see everything that is going up for bid.
Edaville railroad history
The future of Edaville has been in question for several years, especially after the COVID pandemic hurt business and a "Thomas Land" attraction featuring Thomas the Tank Engine didn't work out.
In 2022, when the railroad and park turned 75, new owners took over and said they were "committed to the long-term success of Edaville as a traditional family park centered on its historic steam locomotives and family-oriented activities." But the very next year, the owner said it wanted to make Edaville a "Christmas-only" destination and add hundreds of housing units to the property.
There was also news this month about some other New England amusement parks. New Hampshire's Story Land, Water Country and the Living Shores Aquarium are being sold to the theme park company that operates Dollywood.
