Up for a bit of fun? Want to socialise with others? Like to put a smile on other peoples faces?

If the answer to any of this is ‘Yes’, then why not join in with this year’s carnival? It’s free to enter (with a chance of winning a £ prize), and it’s all about COMMUNITY - put on by the community FOR the community.

You can show how artistic/creative/musical/silly/competitive you are. You can advertise your club/group/business to prospective clients/members - brilliant, FREE ‘networking’! If you’ve got an upcoming event/performance, what a great way of letting lots of people know about it.

Likewise, if you’ve recently done a production/party school dress up, you’re half way there - you’ve already got the outfits! It doesn’t have to be a group; doesn’t have to be on a float (although insurance does not usually cost any extra - just let your provider know).

Bridport is a quirky, sociable, eclectic mix of people/groups, so let’s see it reflected in our community carnival. Support the place you CHOOSE to live in, by participating!

Let’s challenge our talented tradesmen in the Bridport area - who can create the most unusual entry? Let’s challenge our schools to participate - the Scouts always put in an entry, despite the summer holidays! Come on, clubs and groups - show the rest of us you exist!

And whatever happened to the pub entries? Let’s see which pub currently has the liveliest customers. Come on, everyone, GET INVOLVED!

Entry forms are available from our friendly Bridport TIC.

Bridport Carnival Committee

 

Here’s the proposed schedule for this year's carnival commencing Monday 15th August 2022 (subject to change)

Monday 15th August – Crowning of Bridport Royalty 

Tuesday 16th – Carnival Quiz at The Ropemakers 7.30pm

Wednesday 17th – Carnival Bingo at Bridport Football Club. Eyes down 7.30pm

Thursday 18th – Battle of the Buskers 

Friday 19th – Darts Competition at Bridport Football Club. Sign on from 7pm

Saturday 20th – Crabbing Competition at the Angling Centre. Sign on 10.45am

Music from the Wessex Band in Bucky Doo Square from 10am

Carnival Procession 6.45pm

Dancing in Bucky Doo Square ’til late

Sunday 21st – Torchlight Procession. Torches on sale from 6pm

Procession moves off at 9pm

Dancing on East Beach

Followed by Firework Display