Carnival Week

Programme

The 2025 programme is available to view HERE

During the parade, on Carnival Day itself, there is a bucket collection (authorised buckets are clearly marked). This money is divided, through grants,  among local charities and organisations at our AGM held in October.

CARNIVAL DAY – For more details and how to enter the parade on Carnival Day – CLICK HERE
Dressing up is 100% encouraged – in fact the more outrageous and flamboyant the better.

Dog Show Classes 2025:

Wednesday 6th August – 5.30pm – Buttlands

  • Puppy up to 6 months
  • 7months – 24 months
  • 2 – 6 years
  • 7 years +
  • Best trick
  • Best rescue dog
  • Fancy dress
  • Best in show

We have themes running throughout the week so check the programme of events for more information.

Merchandise

Will be available to purchase throughout the week at our live music events on the Buttlands and at Fete Day and Carnival Day.  All proceeds from the sales goes directly towards funding the event.

Carnival Photography

PLEASE NOTE: All Carnival free events are held in open public spaces where anyone can take photographs and videos of event participants and members of the public. If you would rather not have your photo taken by our photographer, please tell him.
We are not responsible for photos and videos taken by other members of the public which could be posted on social media sites.

Our official Carnival photographer is David from SmithGelder Photography.  Please visit their website to view and order copies: https://smithgelderphotography.pixieset.com/wellscarnival2025/

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