New members welcome, please help us keep this Somerset tradition alive for all ages to enjoy. If you are interested in helping or joining the committee please come along.
The November Illuminated Carnivals are a Somerset tradition that families far and wide have loved for a very long time. Every year the organising becomes more difficult, with rising costs, insurance, public safety, road closures and many other factors.
Shepton Mallet Carnival Committee are looking for more members, no mater what age, to help with the build up before and during carnival night to ensure a safe evening for all.
please contact us for more info
CASH FOR CARNIVAL!
Carnival is Back! 7.30pm on Wednesday
13th November 2024
Please bring coins (or notes!) and support our local town carnival. We don’t charge to attend but official collectors will be on the streets and ALL PROFITS go to support local charities and groups
The Shepton Mallet Carnival that we have today, started back in 1965, and draws crowds of more than 10,000 supporters to watch the procession.
The Guy Fawkes Circuit dates for 2024
Bridgwater - Saturday 2th November at 6:00pm
Burnham on Sea - Monday 4th November at 7:30pm
Weston-Super-Mare - Friday 8th November at 7:00pm
North Petherton - Saturday 9th November at 7:00pm
Midsomer Norton - Monday 11th November at 7:15pm
Shepton Mallet - Wednesday 13th November at 7:30pm
Wells - Friday 15th November at 7:00pm
Glastonbury - Saturday 16th November at 7:00pm
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Shepton Mallet Carnival Committee
New Members always Welcome
For more info please
Hucky Duck C.C. December The 25th
Joint County Cup Winners 2023
Road Closures Monday 11th November to Wednesday 13th November 2024
* Expected Road Closures* - final planning pending
Build up to the event will start on Monday 11th November.
Visit our road closure page here
Recommended Best Viewing Area
For a more comfortable viewing experience try Charlton Road or Whitstone Road, excellent view for photographs.
The start area and town center get very crowded.
CAR PARKing for 2024 not confirmed
Tesco’s at Townsend Retail Park and Haskins Retail Center have very kindly allowed car parking (not coaches), free from 16:30 hrs to 23:00 hrs on carnival night.
Shepton Mallet have 2 central public Car Parks: The Old Market Road Car Park & The Great Ostry Car Park - the usual fees being charged until 18:00 hrs.
Dobbies Garden Centre are also kindly allowing free car parking and coaches on the night.
For full car parking details visit our Parking Information page
here .