Come rain or shine, Barnstaple Fair Carnival is going to bring family fun, entertainment and community spirit to Barnstaple and want to be bigger and better every single year. But we cannot do it without you! So come and be part of it, and make Barnstaple Fair Carnival your Carnival in 2025.
Entry forms are now available for the 2025 event.
If you are unsure of which category to enter please email us: info@barnstaplecarnival.org.uk.
For more information on participating in this year’s event, download the Barnstaple Carnival “Get Involved” leaflet by clicking the button below.
Classes
- Best Float
- Best Adult Group
- Best Junior Group
- Best Mixed Group
- Best Performance Entry – Majorettes, Cheerleaders, Dance Groups etc (Must have performance aspect)*
- Best Visiting Entry
- Visiting Royalty
- Business Entry**
- Barnstaple Carnival Royalty
Prizes
Classes 1 – 6 1st Prize £100
Classes 1- 5 1st Prize receives perpetual trophy and replica to keep.
Classes 1-6 will be eligible for the Jo Thompson Memorial SUPREME CHAMPION TROPHY
All entrants will receive a participation certificate.
*All performance groups will have the opportunity to perform at the Millennium Mosaic, on carnival day in the lead up to the procession
**Business Entry Fee £100 Max 2 Vehicles Per Entry. Additional Vehicles £50 each
Entry Deadline – Friday 12th September 2025.