Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival
Inscribed: – Gremlins, Skipper Cup. ’Skipper’ the entertainments officer at Beesons Holiday Camp, Kingkerswell, Devon, donated the cup after being approached by Gordon Blewett founder member of the Gremlins C.C.
Presented in 1969 as Runners up to the Social Cup.
Awarded for: – Procession – Best Decorated Tractor – Open in 1998.
Congratulations to all our Carnival Clubs on a fantastic procession tonight. Please see the links to the provisional results below. Classes 1,2,5 & 6 with County-Points.pdf Classes 3 & 4-with-County-Points.pdf Classes 7-13.pdf Class 14.pdf Class 15.pdf Specials page 1.pdf
Hundreds of talented young artists from six local schools are celebrating Bridgwater Carnival through a special community art exhibition at Bridgwater Arts Centre. Running from 28 October to 21 November 2026, the exhibition showcases the imagination, creativity and enthusiasm of local children, bringing together artwork inspired by one of Bridgwater’s
Whether you are a first time visitor to our Carnival or have attended many times before, you will find out Visitor Guide helpful. We want to make sure that everybody enjoys this amazing spectacle. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE This is a large event that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to
PRS for Music licences the use of copyright music across the UK, giving businesses and organisations the legal permission they need to play the music they want.
These licences ensure that music publishers, songwriters and composers are fairly rewarded with royalties so they can keep making music – and mean that we’re able to support music at events like this.
For more information about PRS for Music or music licensing, visit www.prsformusic.com or call 0800 068 4828
Copyright © 2026 Bridgwater Carnival Ltd