Next Carnival 19th August
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Bude Carnival
What’s it all about?
Bude Carnival dates from 1920 when it was held on Thursday, 2nd December. Events included a Grand Torch-Light Procession, a Grand Masked Confetti Fete, Hourly Concerts by four Jolly Sailor Men and an Exhibition of War Trophies. The grand sum of £34.16s.7d. was collected with Stratton Cottage Hospital being one of the main beneficiaries.
The tradition of a Winter Evening Carnival continued up to 1938 when the 1939 Carnival was postponed due to the outbreak of war. The first Carnival after the war was held on August Bank Holiday 1946 when as well as a Carnival Queen there was also a Carnival King, two pages and seven attendants, quite a turnout!
There has been a Bude Carnival every year since though it is now held on the third Saturday of August. Money collected on the day, after expenses, is donated to local charities and organisations.
What happens?
Afternoon events start at 2:00pm with Charity Fete in the Castle Grounds. Judging starts at 5.30 and the procession leaves the Lower Wharf at 6.30. During the procession traffic restrictions will operate around the town. Click the following link for the Timetable 2017
How can you take part?
You can take part in the carnival by completing an Entry Form, or come along and cheer the participants on the carnival route.
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Competition Time
Spot the Mistake Competition – Businesses in Bude are now placing wrong items in their windows, download the entry form, or collect one from Hodgson Insurance Services office in Burn View, (by the Co-op carpark)
Spot the Mistake entry form 2017
Carnival Posters
What date is the Carnival on?
The Carnival will take place on Saturday 19th of August, 2017 Timetable 2017
How do we take part/apply?
You can take part by downloading the Entry Form and then looking at the On The Day Instructions
Get Involved
Would you like to help with the carnival, have a float, join the procession or just find out more information?