Parking opens at Staindrop Secondary School at 9:00 AM.
Staindrop Road will be closed from 12:00 PM and will reopen at 5:00 PM.
Photo and artwork entries should be handed in at the Post Office by 4:00 PM on Friday, July 11th. All other entries are dropped off between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at the Masonic Hall (opposite the Wheatsheaf pub).
If you can spare an hour or two on the day, or would like to join the committee to plan future events, the carnival committee would love to hear from you. Volunteering is a great way to meet people and give back to the community. You can visit their website or Facebook page for more information.
The carnival relies on ticket sales, donations, sponsorship, and fundraising ideas. Every penny goes back into keeping the tradition alive.
On Sunday at 2:00 PM, St. Mary's will host "Carnival Praise" outside on the corner of the church, featuring upbeat music songs of praise with a modern twist.
Viewing for Masonic Hall entries starts from 1:30 PM.
Competitions will be held in the Masonic Hall for Art, Baking, Craft, Flower Arranging, and Photography, with categories for Under 7s, 7+, Adults, and Any Age. There's also a Dog Show with categories like 'Waggiest Tail' and 'Best Sausage Catcher'.
Yes, the carnival encourages groups of friends, local businesses, community groups, or families with creative ideas to join the parade
