VERWOOD CARNIVAL 2023

Bank Holiday Monday 29th May 2023, Potterne Park, Verwood

This year's main event is
Jamie Squibb and his team of riders.
Performing breathtaking jumps and stunts mid-air in front of the crowd's eyes
It is the ultimate UK and international outdoor arena show
We also have .....
Mr Merlin and Oakey Dokey the Dragon
Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile centre display
The Magical Musical Bike
Bar on site featuring cover songs played by Fayrewood band
And of course the Fun Fair
Come and have a fun packed day, enjoy a drink in the bar, there will be food, stalls and entertainment for all ages.
The gates at the carnival ground will open at 11am
Please note there will be no vehicle access to Potterne Park between 11am and 1pm in order to allow the carnival pocession to enter the grounds safely
Tickets Prices
Car Parking at Potterne Park - £5 per car
Entry Price - £5 per person
Accompanied under 18s - FREE
Unaccompanied 13s to 17s - £2
(children under 13 - no entry unless with an adult)
Verwood Carnival information can also be found on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VerwoodCarnival
If you would like to help, please email verwoodcarnival@gmail.com
Stallholders, Community Groups, Event Organisers, we encourage all of you to get in touch and be part of this great event, just email verwoodcarnival@gmail.com or to book a stall pitch, please complete the Pitch Booking Form and read the Pitch Booking Terms and Conditions.

VERWOOD CARNIVAL PROCESSION 2023

The Carnival Procession will leave the Hub Car Park at about 10:30am
This years theme for all floats or a walking entry is 'Your Favourite Book'
Please can all entrants ensure they meet at The Hub Car Park from 09:30am and be ready to leave at 10:30am
The Carnival Procession leaves the Hub Car Park and moves along Ringwood Road and at Vicarage Road will turn right to go down Vicarage Road, then joining Manor Road down to the roundabout to turn right to continue down Manor Road to eventually turn into Potterne Way and end at Potterne Park
Everyone is encouraged to enter a float or a walking entry
It's free to enter, but please note, procession entries must submit a Procession Booking Form
Please try and source your own vehicle/lorry to use in the procession

Events Schedule 2023

Events Schedule 2023

VERWOOD CARNIVAL QUEEN AND PRINCESSES 2023

Verwood Carnival Queen and Princesses 2023
Congratulations to this year’s Carnival Queen and Princesses

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNUTIES 2023

Every year we are growing and drawing in more visitors, traders and media coverage, our footfall last year was 2000 people and we have an amazing committee that works hard all year round to keep this community event alive.
But we can’t do this without sponsorship. We rely on the support from local businesses to fund the event every year. We have some fantastic sponsorship packages available, but anything helps, and in return we can advertise your support, please click to see the full details of the packages available.
To discuss options or for further info please contact Shelley Rose on 07855201532 or verwoodcarnivalsponsorship@gmail.com

SPONSORS OF VERWOOD CARNIVAL 2023

Thanks to the following three companies who are our main sponsors of Verwood Carnival 2023

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors</a>
Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors
https://oharafunerals.co.uk

- Verplas Limited
Verplas Limited
https://www.verplas.co.uk/

- David Mouland Haulage Ltd
David Mouland Haulage Ltd
https://www.davidmoulandhaulage.co.uk

- Verwood Hub
Verwood Hub
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/sport-leisure/leisure-centres/verwood-hub/verwood-hub

 

We are grateful to all the businesses who are providing sponsorship for Verwood Carnival 2023
Please go to the Info On Sponsors page to see the current full list

 

THE PREVIOUS VERWOOD CARNIVAL, JUBILEE WEEK 2022

What a great day that was!

Verwood’s 2022 carnival was a great success this year at its new location at Potterne Park.
See below for pictures capturing this community event enjoyed by all on Friday 3rd June 2022.
The weather was excellent, the parade fantastic, the entertainment in the arena amazing, as well as the fun fair.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making Carnival day a success, both those involved in the organisation and everyone who supported us on the day.
Thanks to all who contributed to the excellent carnival procession and for the floats from Verwood Guides, Verwood Hillside First School, Verwood Youth Club The Hive, Verwood Pantomine Society and to the providers of the transport for these fantastic floats.
On the arena we had Stannage Stunt Team, Mad4Animals, Circus Avago, Mr Merlin, The Tug of War team, and thanks to the bar tent, managed by The Mortgage Place and their accompanying support band Fayrewood.
A special thank you to all our Sponsors and in particular our main sponsors Guy's Plant Hire, Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors, and SAS Ltd

The Procession

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The Entertainment

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