Next Carnival 17th August 2019
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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 2019
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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Take Part
You can take part in the carnival by filling in our new online form.
Children’s Spot the Mistake Competition 2019
Download your entry form for the Children’s Spot the Mistake Competition 2019
Please return forms to Hodgson Insurance, Burn View or email to margaretburch82@gmail.com by 16th August.
Prize for the winning entry
Bude Heritage Day
A Letter from the Committee
What date is the Carnival on?
The Carnival will take place on Saturday 17th of August, 2019 Timetable 2019
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?