Grand Carnival Procession 2026
Saturday 8 August
Please bring your completed entry form with you on the night. Forms can be downloaded from this site and are also available from Pop In & Post Office, Classes 10-18 – please remember to bring your insurance details with you, otherwise, you will not be able to enter. All paperwork needs to stay with the participants.
Classes 1-7 head to Northgate Green or the Parish Hall if Raining.
Class 10 head for Well Spring Close
Classes 11-18 See stewards outside Royal British Legion/Pavilion for directions and class display card, all entries to park as directed.
Procession Assembles at 5:00-5.45pm
Judging Begins at 6:00pm
Procession Start at 7:00pm
Entry Instructions
To enter you must fill out all the relevant sections on the Entry Form .
Classes 11-18 inclusive will need to fill out the Insurance Details Section.
On arrival, you will need to find steward located outside Royal British Legion/Pavilion who will give instructions and direct you to the correct designated area for your class.
Just for fun!
Those of you that want to enter “just for fun” and not be judged. Please report to a steward on the day if you are happy to carry a collection bucket, many thanks.
the classes
Class 1: Under 10 Single or pair (Walking)
Class 2: Under 16 Single or pair (Walking)
Class 3: Adult and Child pair (Walking)
Class 4: Adult Single or Pair (Walking)
Class 5: Group – Children Only (Walking)
Class 6: Group – Adults & Children (Walking)
Class 7: Group – Adults only (Walking)
1st prize £10.00, 2nd prize £6.00 and 3rd prize £4.00
Award - Certificate
Class 10: Group – Marching
Prize £30.00
Award - Cunliffe Shield
Class 11: Artistic Tableau (Motorised)
1st prize £50.00, 2nd prize £30.00 and 3rd prize £20.00
Award - Milky Way Cup
Class 12: Children’s Tableau (Motorised)
Class 13: Topical Tableau (Motorised)
Class 14: Comic Tableau (Motorised)
1st prize £50.00, 2nd prize £30.00 and 3rd prize £20.00
Award - Carnival Shield (Topical Tableau Class 13)
Award - Rowe Shield (Comic Tableau Class 14)
Class 15: Minifloat (Tableau Under 16ft Motorised)
1st prize £50.00, 2nd prize £30.00 and 3rd prize £20.00
Award - Redwood Cup
Class 16: Queen of Queens - Visiting Royalty (Motorised)
1st prize £20.00, 2nd prize £10.00 and 3rd prize £5.00
Award - Kings Arms Cup
Class 17: Entertainment Tableau (Motorised)
1st prize £50.00, 2nd prize £30.00 and 3rd prize £20.00
Award - Chapple Shield
Class 18:Young Farmers Tableau (Motorised)
1st prize £50.00, 2nd prize £30.00 and 3rd prize £20.00
YFC Trophy
Major Trophies
The Anchor Hartland Carnival Cup, Blue Riband Certificate & £20
Will be presented to the best overall walking entry in Classes 1 – 7
The Comtec 2000 Cup & £10
will be presented to the best Children’s walking entry in Classes 1,2 & 5
The Hart Inn Stag Trophy & £10
Will be presented to the most Entertaining Walker in Classes 1 - 7
The The Alan Hoggins Hartland Carnival Blue Riband Cup, Certificate & £50
will be presented to the most outstanding entry in Classes 11 – 18
The Hartland Amtech Carnival Shield & £25 & certificate
will be presented to the Best Local Tableau (Hartland Parish) Classes 11-18
The Jamie Johns Memorial Trophy & £25 & certificate
will be presented to the most Entertaining Float in Classes 11-18
Competitions during the week
Fun Figures
This year’s theme is “Enid Blyton Characters” and entrants are required to create a figure and position on or next to your property. This must be clearly visible to our judges. Entry forms can be downloaded here and are also available from the Pop-in or Post Office. The closing date for entries is 8pm pm Saturday 2nd August. Judging will take place at any time between Sunday 2 August to 4 August. This competition is open to those living in the Parish of Hartland.
1st prize £20.00, 2nd prize £10.00 and 3rd prize £5.00
Award - Cook Trophy
Best Decorated Business Premises
Entry forms are available from the Pop-in or Post Office. Judging will take place from 7 pm on Saturday 1 August.
1st prize £20.00, 2nd prize £10.00 and 3rd prize £5.00
Award - Handmade trophy
All winners and runners-up will be announced at the Fun Night on Wednesday, 5th August in the Playing Field.