Save the Date The Grand Procession Saturday 8 August 2026 Hartland Devon
Hartland Carnival is delighted to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Carnival Royalty!
Each year, our Carnival Royalty plays an important part in Carnival Week and the Grand Procession, representing the community and helping celebrate one of Hartland’s favourite traditions.
We are looking for people aged 12 and over who live within the Parish of Hartland and would enjoy being part of this year’s celebrations.
Taking part is a fantastic experience and a chance to be involved in the heart of Carnival Week, meet new people and create lasting memories.
Our Carnival Royalty will take part in the Grand Procession and other Carnival events throughout the week, helping bring colour, fun and community spirit to the celebrations.
Application forms are available from Hartland Post Office.
Whether you are applying yourself or encouraging someone else to take part, we would love to see members of our community getting involved and helping make Hartland Carnival 2026 extra special
Every village has those special people who quietly make a difference…
The volunteers.
The helpers.
The carers.
The people who always step up when someone needs a hand.
This year, for the very first time, Hartland Carnival wants to celebrate them.
We are inviting nominations for our new Local Champion Award. A chance to recognise someone in our community who goes the extra mile and helps make Hartland such a wonderful place to live.
The chosen Local Champion will be invited to take part in the Grand Procession and be celebrated during Carnival Week.
Open to all ages because kindness and community spirit deserve recognition at every age.
If someone instantly came to mind while reading this, nominate them, either use the link or pick up a form from the Post Office
Fun Figures Return to Hartland Carnival for 2026!
Hartland Carnival is delighted to announce the return of our popular Fun Figures Competition for 2026 — and this year’s theme is:
Enid Blyton Characters!
We are inviting residents across the Parish of Hartland to get creative and bring some classic characters to life outside their homes, gardens or businesses during Carnival Week.
From Noddy and Big Ears to The Famous Five, Secret Seven and The Faraway Tree, we can’t wait to see the village filled with colourful, imaginative and fun displays for everyone to enjoy.
Fun Figures can be handmade from almost anything — wood, straw, fabric, recycled materials, painted boards, scarecrows or completely original creations. The only limit is your imagination!
Entries should be positioned on or next to your property and clearly visible from the road or public pathway so our judges can spot them easily.
The competition is open to anyone living within the Parish of Hartland and is all about community spirit, creativity and having fun together during Carnival Week.
So gather your ideas, raid the craft cupboard and start planning your Enid Blyton masterpiece!
Let’s make Hartland even more magical this Carnival Week 🎡
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