Setting Up

Our team of volunteers will be on the recreation ground from 2pm to start setting up for the Carnival weekend, if you have an hour to spare please come along and help! 

Bottle Collecting 

Volunteers will be out around the village doing  the annual bottle collection, we would be grateful if each house would consider donating a bottle, tin or can which will be used as a prize at the Tombola. 

Well Dressings (16-22 August)

The Wells will be completed and on show for all to see. Find out more about the ancient art of Well Dressing. 

Flower Festival (16-22 August)

St Lawrence Church will be open with their usual fantastic displays of flowers, click here for opening hours.

Scarecrow Competition

All crows must be out and in position, find out more about our Scarecrow Competition here. 

Hunt the Scarecrow Competition (16-18 August)

Keep a look out for those scarecrows hidden around the village! You can find out how to enter the Hunt the Scarecrow Competition here

Fun Fair (16-20 August)

With dodgems, Waltzer, Fun House and lots of your family favourite it wouldn't be Carnival without the Fair. See opening hours here. 

Blessing of the Wells

There will be a service in St Lawrence Church at 6.30pm followed by procession through the village during which the Wells and the Fair will be blessed followed by Maypole dancing on the Village Green. 

Family Bingo and Quiz Night

Come and try your luck at our family Bing and Quiz Night situated in the main marquee in the Recreation Ground. Licensed bar available. 

Doors open from 6pm. Eyes down 6.30pm, quiz at 8pm. 

Outdoor Cinema

Screening Dirty Dancing on a huge screen on the Recreation Ground. Licensed bar and food available. Please bring your own seating. For more information and to book tickets click here. 

Doors open from 6.30pm. Screening to begin at 8.30pm (approx.)

Carnival Day 

The highlight of the week is here and with so much happening in the village make sure you arrive early to see it all. 

As well as what is listed below make sure you call in to see the Flower Festival, Well Dressings, Fun Fair or visit one of our fantastic pubs! 

The Parade 

Setting off from Springfield Road at the earlier time of  1pm. Floats are asked to start assembling from 11am with judging taking place at 1pm. Please be aware that the road through the village will be closed 12.45pm - 2.30pm.

The Field 

We're asking for your help to ensure that we can get people on to the field as quickly as possible. Pre buy a ticket from local pubs and cafes (on sale soon!)

Attractions on the field include: 

Dangerous Steve, Maynard Flip Flap, Birds of Prey, Kimmo Children's Entertainer, Barlow Red Barrows, Vintage Cars and Bikes, Fancy Dress Competition, Carnival Queens, Bar, Hog Roast, Street Food and Refreshments, Craft Stalls, Coconut Shy, Fun Bus, Splat a Rat and much much more! 

Rock the Carnival

Are you ready to Rock? We're finishing the day off in style with a live concert featuring Atomic and The Natterjacks.

Tickets are required to stay on the field after 6.30pm, tickets must be bought in advance here. 

Family Fun and Market Day (All events on  the Recreation Ground)

Market 

From 10am and in addition to the craft stalls we will have local businesses and producers to showcase their produce and wares. 

Dog Show 

From 10am in support and hosted by Guide Dogs for the Blind, this promises to be a popular event with many categories. 

Old Skool Sports  Day 

From 1.15pm. Get the gang together and raise money for Ashgate Hospice, for more information and to enter your team.

Heeley City Farm 

Heeley City Farm are back at Carnival as they bring a whole hosts of animals with their mobile petting farm!