Ilfracombe Carnival

01/09/2026

Rain, what rain? There was plenty of good cheer and no wet stuff for revellers taking part in this year’s Ilfracombe Carnival…

31/08/2026

🏆🎉Ilfracombe Carnival 2026🎉🏆

We're pretty sure someone made a deal with the weather gods, but we aren't asking questions!☀️

A massive heartfelt, and slightly exhausted thank you to everyone involved!❤️

Our marshals and volunteers - you kept everyone safe, the floats moving and did it all with a smile.✨
Our sponsors - we couldn't do this without your generosity (SMD Pharmacy, Mike Turton, Mike's Taxi, Webbers, Ilfracombe Town Council and JME Scaffolding).🤗
The entrants - the effort, costumes and sheer creativity brought the magic. Your spirits stayed high, and your smiles were wider than they started.😄
The crowd and community - thank you for supporting the entrants, the Carnival team, and bringing the best energy.🥰

There are, as always, MANY people that we need to thank (especially those who performed the anti-rain dance). We owe you one for making this Carnival a one to remember.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year - get those thinking caps on and we will update with how much was raised for a local charity or charities).❤️✨🏆

Over and out (for now) - Ilfracombe Carnival Committee❤️

30/08/2026

🚨 The procession is underway!🚨

​The procession has officially left Hillsborough Car Park and is now making its way along the route!
​Head outside, line the streets, and get ready to cheer everyone on. See you along the way! 🎉👏

30/08/2026

🎉 CARNIVAL WINNERS 2026! 🎉

​Huge congratulations to all our amazing participants! We're sorry there was no speaker, but due to the rain we were stuck with a megaphone📣 Here are your official results:

🏆 OVERALL CHAMPION: The Wild Ones🏆

​Vehicles & Floats
🥇 1st: Ruby Club Sharks | 🥈 2nd: Shimmy Fit | 🥉 3rd: Cytiva's Chocolate Factory
​Walking Mixed
🥇 1st: The Wild Ones | 🥈 2nd: Whimsicals | 🥉 3rd: Jack's Crew Goes into the Woods
Walking Children
🥇 1st: Wolves
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​A massive thank you to our generous trophy sponsors: Webbers, SMD Pharmacy, Mike's Taxi, and Mike Turton and of course - our amazing judges❤️

30/08/2026

🍻Trucks and Vendors🚚

Our wonderful food trucks, vendors and stalls are opening shortly on the seafront.😋

You'll also have DJ Troyston spinning the tunes🎧🎤🎉

Fingers crossed the rain holds off🌧🤞

30/08/2026

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Club is entering the carnival which starts this evening Sunday 30th at 6pm from Swimming pool car park. Anyone want to join in and be part of the carnival please feel free, club kit, sharks kit or any shark related fancy dress welcome. Team will be at club this afternoon preparing the float and face painting. Be good to see as many players, sharks, rugby family as possible anyone welcome to join in this great event. Any questions send a message on club Facebook.x

30/08/2026

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30/08/2026

🏆🥳TODAY IS THE DAY!🥳🏆

Ilfracombe Carnival 2026 is happening TODAY⬇️ - here's everything you need to know!🤔

The weather may not be playing nice, but we aren't going to let that stop us are we Ilfracombe?❤️🌧️ If there are any changes to the plan, we will update you on here✨

29/08/2026

‼️HILLSBOROUGH CAR PARK REMINDER‼️

🚗The car park will be closed from 4pm - 7pm. ALL vehicles must be removed.🚗