What's on

Hartland Carnival isn't just the procession. We have a week of competitions and activities for you to take part in leading up to the main event. So find out what's going on and how you can take part. A full calendar of everything taking place can be found at the base of the page.

2026 Update

A whole week starting

Sunday 2 August to Saturday 8 August of fun-packed entertainment with the grand procession on Saturday 8 August followed by the infamous party in The Square with rides, food-stalls and entertainment

Carnival ROYALTY 2026

Applications are now invited from those with a minimum age of twelve to be this year’s Carnival Royalty. This is your chance to shine. For the whole of Carnival week you will be given VIP status, treated like Royalty (obviously), giving you the opportunity to draw raffles, present prizes, and being allowed to
“jump the queue” at any Carnival event.
You will lead the Grand Procession on Carnival Saturday, and have the chance to enter other Carnivals if you so wish. The committee provides a trailer for the Carnival Procession as well as a donation towards costs. Applications for Carnival Royalty must be received by the closing date of Thursday 18 June The winner will be announced at the Pavilion Coffee Morning on the Saturday 20 June.
Forms will be available from the Post Office or can be downloaded here.
(Details will be displayed on posters in the village, online and on Facebook).

FUN FIGURES 2026

The theme for 2026 ‘Enid Blyton Characters’.

Saturday 1 August Judging of the Best Decorated Business from 7:00 pm
Sunday 2 Judging of Fun Figures starts with the dog show, the crowning of carnival royalty and Hartland Town band concert
Please keep an eye out in the village for more information.
Forms will be available from the Post Office or can be downloaded here.
(Details will be displayed on posters in the village, online and on Facebook).

Best Decorated Business Premises 2026

Entry forms are available from the Pop-in or Post Office or can be downloaded here. Judging will take place from 7:00 pm on Sat 1 August. Open to all local businesses.

Hartland Carnival Local Champion

New for 2026, Hartland Carnival is proud to introduce our very first Local Champion Award.

Every community has people who quietly make a difference, the volunteers, helpers, carers, organisers, fundraisers, good neighbours and unsung heroes who go the extra mile to support others and help make Hartland special.

This award is our chance to recognise and celebrate those amazing people.

We are inviting nominations for someone in the Parish of Hartland who deserves a moment in the spotlight during Carnival Week. The chosen Local Champion will be invited to take part in the Grand Procession and join in the Carnival celebrations.

The award is open to people of all ages, because kindness, community spirit and dedication deserve to be celebrated no matter how old you are.

If you know someone who makes Hartland a better place, why not nominate them and let the community say thank you.

A week of entertainment 2026

We have a fun-packed week of entertainment for visitors and villagers. Remember to register for the Skittles before 9pm Wednesday and to arrive in Hartland for the main-day before 7pm to avoid road closures. There's an overview of events below and a full calendar for you to check at the base of the page.