The carnival is held each year to raise awareness about referral and support agencies in the Bemidji area.
Admission is free and the activities are appropriate for all ages.
Also planned are games, karate and tae kwon do exhibitions, self-assessment depression screenings with referrals, face painting, blood pressure exams, and hearing checks. Sponsors for the carnival include the Bemidji State University Office for Students with Disabilities, the BSU Educational Development Center, the office of 504 assistance, Lueken's Food Stores, McDonalds Restaurant, and the North Country Regional Hospital.