Carnival Week
Programme
The 2026 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.
ENTRY FORMS
Saturday 25th July – Raft Race entry form
Sunday 2nd August – Tug of War entry form
Thursday 6th August – Wells Carnival ‘Run-next-the-Sea’ – please visit Runners next the Sea website for an entry form: https://www.rnts.co.uk/wells-carnival-fun-run/
Saturday 8th August – Parade entry form
QUIZZES
Information to follow shortly
Dog Show Classes 2026:
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/wellscarnival2026/