Next Carnival 16th August 2025
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Bude Carnival 2025
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?
There’s a day time fete with stalls and entertainment on the Bude Rugby Pitch from 11am till 3pm. Please visit the Rugby Club on foot from the entrance on Bencoolen roundabout using the Crescent carpark. There is not parking in the Rugby Club for visitors only disabled access will be available.
The main Carnival procession leaves at 6.30pm from Bude Rugby Club. During the procession traffic restrictions will operate around the town. Click the following link for the full daytime Timetable
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.
Latest News
Royalty Choosing 2025
Royalty Needed!!
Bude Carnival is on Saturday the 16th August 2025. If your child is of Primary School age and would like to take part, we would love to meet you! We are looking for a Queen and two attendants, along with a Prince and a Princess.
The Royalty Choosing will take place.
The Venue, Bude
(www.thevenuebude.co.uk)
Please come and join us!!
Please call 07791627808 for any further details
Entrants have free time in the Play Zone 4-5pm
When you arrive at The Venue, check in at the Desk and let them know that you are there for the Carnival Choosing. Then head into the Play zone and look for the Carnival table.
Please download a form off our website: budecarnival.org.uk or fill in details on the day.
What date is the Carnival on?
The Carnival will take place on Saturday 16th of August, 2025
How do we take part/apply?
You can take part by downloading the Entry Form and then looking at the On The Day Instructions Instructions
Which route will the Carnival take?
The Carnival route can be viewed here
Get Involved
Would you like to help with the carnival, have a float, join the procession or just find out more information?