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Spring 2026 Newsletter

CARNIVAL 2026 – The all-important dates for your diary are Saturday 7th October for our much loved children’s carnival, ( this year’s theme is ‘It’s All A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus’. So pull out all of your spookiest Halloween costumes), and Saturday 14th October for...

3rd March 2026
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Cary Carnival 2025 – The town was buzzing!

Castle Cary was buzzing as crowds turned out to celebrate carnival on a great night for the town. Encouraged by great weather, an enthusiastic crowd of revellers gathered in Castle Cary last Saturday night to celebrate the tradition and creativity of carnival! The big carts lit up...

14th October 2025
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Apply for a donation – by 25 October

During both the Children's and Illuminated Carnival processions, we collect from the crowd to raise money - some to fund carnival next year, but over 70% being donated to local, often over-looked charitable organisations.  Last year, we donated £1,800 - thanks to your generosity. So, if...

5th October 2025
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Making the most of carnival 2025!

Evening Illuminated Carnival, Saturday 11 October from 7pm The parade leaves Ansford Academy before winding its way through the town and ending along Station Road. Carnival spirit comes to Cary in style, with the glitz, music and lights of the big floats, the engaging entertainment of our...

22nd September 2025
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Events for Summer & Autumn 2025

SUNDAY FUNDAY - Sunday 31st August at Castle Cary Rugby Club from 12-5pm. Car boot, Stalls, musical entertainment, Majorettes, Bouncy Castle and so much more. CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL – Saturday 4th October, 3pm–5pm. We kick the day off with a Coffee Morning at The Market House from 10.00am. Come...

20th August 2025
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Important Dates For Your Diary.

CARNIVAL 2025 The all-important dates for your diary are Saturday 4th October for our much loved children’s carnival and Saturday 11th October for our evening illuminated procession. COFFEE MORNING Please come and support our coffee morning on Saturday 5th April outside the Market House. We will be alongside...

20th March 2025
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Carnival Spectacular 2024

Although Carnival 2024 was kicked off by a very short shower, spirits were still very high from the enthusiastic crowds that lined the procession route to celebrate this amazing tradition. The wonderfully creative masqueraders, beautifully lit carts, twirling majorettes, chugging tractors and toe tapping bands all...

16th October 2024
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Children’s Carnival 2024

Saturday 5th October was our very wonderful children’s carnival. We once again had absolutely amazing weather, although a little windy the sun was busy shinning to light our way.  It was led by the CISPP Van who warmed the crowd up to welcome our entries...

7th October 2024
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2024 SPONSOR’S SHOWCASE!

Enormous and heart-felt thanks from the Carnival Society Committee goes to every single one of these local businesses and organisations who have so generously supported our carnivals this year.  The Newt becomes a Platinum sponsor!  An increasing presence in our town and community, we are delighted...

22nd September 2024
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Announcing Our 2024 Carnival Royals

Huge congratulations to Molly Mahoney and Franky Gibbs our 2024 Prince & Princess. The royals were picked at random from an independent person not connected with the carnival and announced at our Sunday Funday. Both of our royals were incredibly excited to be picked and we...

16th August 2024
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