The Crowning of the Carnival Queen and other Royalty will take place in the Parish Hall, and as in 2024 the ceremony will start at the earlier time of 6.00pm.  This change worked really well last year enabling Hartland Town Band to prepare for their Carnival Concert well in advance.  This change is now permanent.

2025 Theme for Fun Figures is “Pokémon” Entry Forms in Post Office

Carnival events in August 2025

Saturday 2nd Judging of Best Decorated Business Premises from 7.00pm

Sunday 3rd Dog Show

Sunday 3rd Crowning of the Carnival Queen

Sunday 3rd Hartland Town Band Concert

Sunday 3rd Judging of Fun Figures starts

Monday 4th Quiz

Tuesday 5th Bingo

Tuesday 5th Judging of Fun Figures Ends

Wednesday 6th Fun Night and Darts - Drawn Pairs

Thursday 7th Skittles

Friday 8th Film Shows

Saturday 9th Grand Procession and Festivities in the Square / Car Park

Sunday 10th Counting in the Pavilion – volunteers needed from 10.00 am

Friday 15th Military Whist

More information about these events and other competitions will be available on posters and on the website and social media nearer the time. Our website is www.hartlandcarnival.com , and for those who have Facebook please join our group "Hartland Carnival".

We are always in need of stewards. If you are interested and available please contact Haydn Dawkins on 07748-511060 or haydnrobertdawkins@gmail.com

🌟 Get ready to catch ‘em all, Hartland! This years theme for this year’s Fun Figures is none other than the iconic world of Pokémon! 🌟

We’re proper excited to see what everyone comes up with this year. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just know the odd name like Pikachu or Jigglypuff, there's no denying that Pokémon has become something of a legend – and now it’s coming to life around our lovely village.

From big, bold builds to quirky little creations tucked into corners, we’re looking forward to seeing Hartland sprinkled with Pokémon magic. These colourful characters have been capturing imaginations for nearly 30 years, and we’ve no doubt our community will rise to the challenge with its usual mix of creativity, humour and heart.

The Fun Figures trail will be judged during Carnival Week, so there’s time yet to get stuck in with the paint and glue. Whether you go for something classic or come up with your own twist, we can’t wait to see the town transformed.

https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokedex

Let’s make this one to remember – gotta build 'em all!

#HartlandCarnival #FunFigures2025 #PokemonInHartland #CommunitySpirit

Best Dressed Business - You all looked FABULOUS

The Entries were

Hart Rock Café - Coffee on the Square

The Circus Comes To The Surgery - Hartland Surgery

Little Bo Peep - Calf Street Pottery

Emoji Olympics - The Pop In Carnival

Whatever The Weather - Hartland Post Office & Stores

The Winners were;  

1st​“Emoji Olympics”​​​Pop In

2nd​“Hart Rock Cafe”​​​Coffee On The Square

3rd​“Little Bo Peep”​​​Calf Street Pottery​

Our Dog show was held on Sunday 4 August 2024

Dog Show Results

Class 1: Best Puppy under 12 months:

1st : Maurice. Owner: Max Ellis

2nd: Deven: Owner: Claire Eldridge

3rd: Chewie: Owner: Scarlett Hall

4th: Bentley: Owner: Lawrie Smith

Class 2: Best Child Handler (12 years and under)

1st: Jago: Owners: Rebecca, Daisy & Anya Dickinson

2nd: Coco: Owners: Tom Allin & Tamsin Heard

3rd: Luna: Owner: Orry

4th: Freddy: Owner: Olivia Hall

Class 3: Best Veteran (7 years and older)

1st: Bernie: Owner: Kay

2nd: Isla: Owner: Lindsey Cole

3rd: Pippa: Owner: Dianna Heard

4th: Spud: Owner: Simon

Class 4: Prettiest Bitch

1st: Winnie: Owner: Jody Jinks

2nd: Misty: Owner: Kevin Johns

3rd: Bella: Owner: Pete Holmes

4th: Coco: Owners: Tom Allin & Tamsin Heard

Highly Commended: Beau: Owner: Nikki Souch

Class 5: Handsomest Dog

1st: Pablo . Owners: Chris & Alex McAuley

2nd: Pi: Owner: Sue Sherborne

3rd: Bertie: Owner: Anne de Fleurie

4th: Teddy: Owner: Sarah Conibear

Highly Commended: Spuddy: Owner: Karol Cooper

Class 6: Dog with the Waggiest Tail

1st: Lacey: Owner: Tom Allin

2nd: Willow: Owner: Jody Jinks

3rd: Mickey: Owner: Zoe Slade

4th: Spud: Owner: Simon

Class 7: Best 6 legs

1st: Dolly: Owner: Tracy Holliman

2nd: Winnifred-Mae: Owner: Allison Judd

3rd: Louis: Owner: Andrea Zephyr

4th: Copper: Owner: Nikki Souch

Highly Commended: Flash: Owner: Jane Hunt

Class 8: Fastest Bonio Eater

1st: Winnie: Owner: Jody Jinks

2nd: Jago: Owners: Rebecca, Daisy & Anya Dickinson

3rd: Dolly: Owner: Tracy Holliman

4th: Winnifred-Mae: Owner: Allison Judd

Highly Commended: Maude: Owner: Carla Wakefield

Class 9: Best Hartland Dog

1st : Merlin: Owner: Carla Wakefield

2nd: Pablo Escobark: Owners: Chris & Alex McAuley

3rd: Freddy: Owner: Olivia Hall

4th: Bramble: Owner: Dianna Heard

Highly Commended: George: Owner: Vanessa Donnelly

Class 10: Best Visiting Dog

1st: Pi: Owner: Sue Sherborne

2nd: Jago: Owner: Anya

3rd: Isla: Owner: Lindsey Cole

4th: Benji: Owner: Sarah Jubb

Best in Show: Pablo Escobark, a Deerhound/Collie Cross: Owners: Chris & Alex McAuley

Reserve Best in Show: P i, a GiantSchnauzer: Owner: Sue Sherbourne.

“Favourite Book Character”

The village looks fantastic and so much effort was put into each design

Entries were:

Paddington Visiting the Palace - Noah's Place Care Farm

Bluey - {Lighthouse Cross) William Ley & Family           

BFG - (Bottom of Natcott Lane) Pauline Ralph

The Hungry Caterpillar - (Harton Cross) Diane Heard

Mr Tickle - created with Summertime Objects Willow, Lucy and Ben Curnow

BFG - Jill Friend The Genie Issy Hussey & Clive Brocklehurst

Mr. Happy and Friends in Hartland - Sonia Dixon

The Hunger Games (Mockingjay Symbol) - Penny Ireland

Terrific Wilbur - Heather & Bob Dawkins

George's Marvellous Medicine - Poppy and Eddie Coopersmith

Mr. Bump Goes Bump - Robin and Kim Thorne

The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Daphne and Adrian

It was hard to pick a winner and it was a close contest but the winners were;

1st​“George’s Marvellous Medicine”​Poppy & Eddie Coppersmith 

2nd​“Terrific Wilbur”​​​​Heather & Bob Dawkins

3rd​“The Genie” ​​​​​Issy Hussey & Clive Brocklehurst

They didn’t come in the top 3 with our visiting judges but we think all entries did a traffic job.

Apologies for any missing pictures as soon as they arrive in the press office 😂 we will publish them