Malmesbury Carnival & Festival

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The ancient market town of Malmesbury has been home to a Carnival for nearly 100 years, and the heart of Carnival is still the procession, which this year is on the 1st September; 6pm onward. The route is up through the town and is always lined with enthusiastic and generous spectators, enjoying the spectacle and invention of the local participants and the wonderful marching bands.

These days though, Carnival and Festival is so much more than the procession. During August there will be a range of events to suit all ages and tastes.

The full, detailed Festival programme is shortly available on the Carnival website, www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk. You can look at the event calendar by date or by type of event. You can also download entry forms for the procession and our street market. 'What's On' Guides are being delivered to local homes and businesses and will be available from outlets in the town, such as the Tourist Information Centre.

A few dates for your diary:

Sunday 5th August - Open Gardens throughout the town

Friday 17th August - A Blues Night, with Bristol based band, The Mike Hoddinott Blues Allstars

Saturday 18th August - Tea with Oscar Wilde, a chat show with a difference! Join Oscar as he interviews a leading celebrity of the VIctorian era, recounts a story or two and invites his audience to take part.

Thursday 22nd August - An illustrated talk on Malmesbury in 1918, followed by an award-winning One Act play from the Athelstan Players, Dig for the Diggers

Saturday 25th August - Jazz in the Garden. Amazing singer, Cate Cody, who has featured at the BAFTAs, singing swing and jazz standards in beautiful surroundings

Saturay 25th August - popular local band, The Dubious Brothers, with a mix of their own songs and favourite covers

Sunday 26th August - Petticoat Lane, our lively street market of bargains and fun

Monday 27th August - Music in the Cloister Gardens, relaxing open air music from local performers. WEATHER  DEPENDANT - check Facebook

There will be many other events during the month; many of our cafes, pubs and restaurants are putting on special food or events and donating a percentage of their profits to Carnival funds. There will also be other talks, games and quizzes, a 10k run and of course Danter's Funfair.

Tickets for events will be available from the Carnival website and from the Tourist Information Centre at the Town Hall in Malmesbury.