The Shepton Mallet Carnival is part of the Somerset Guy Fawkes Circuit. Traditionally held early November to commemorate the attempted blowing up of the Houses of Parliament. Somerset Carnivals are very highly regarded as the largest spectacular illuminated processions in the world.The Guy Fawkes Circuit starts at Bridgwater then on to North Petherton, Burnham on Sea,  Shepton Mallet, Wells, Glastonbury and finishing at Weston-Super-Mare.

The Somerset Carnivals date back more than 400 years, and are one of the most spectacular unique events in Somerset today. In some of the bigger locations, such as Bridgwater and Glastonbury, you can expect to see crowds of up to 150,000.

The carts as they are referred to in Somerset, are designed and built by dedicated carnival clubs around the West Country. These carnival clubs have many members who raise money throughout the year, and work relentlessly to achieve their spectacular carnival entries. Their completed cart then takes part in the carnival parade along with over 100 other entries, these range from single masqueraders dancing in the streets to 100ft illuminated carnival carts, some with up to 30,000 light bulbs, these will be in the categories of tableau, feature or comic all pulled by decorated tractors.

Carnival is very competitive and entrants are striving to obtain every mark in order to win the coveted trophies. Judging takes place whilst the procession is on the move and the results are made known after the procession has ended, but all aiming to win the prestigious county cup.

Browse our Web site for more information about the Shepton Mallet Carnival. If you have any questions or would like to speak with a Shepton Mallet Carnival representative, please e-mail us at: mail@sheptonmalletcarnival.org.uk and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.

2010 Shepton Mallet Carnival entry form now available here Entry closing date Saturday 4th September

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Carnival Competition

Would you like to become SHEPTON MALLETS NEW 2010 Carnival kING or QUEEN press for more details

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Committee Meeting

Monday 20th september Bowlish House 7.30 pm

Please come and join us

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Would you like a challenging experience? please attend our next Marshals Meeting

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We are pleased to support Shepton Mallet Carnival and wish it every success.