Shaldon Water Carnival provides family entertainment and money we raise helps to fund local charities and organisation - we look forward to seeing you there.
Every year the Shaldon Water Carnival Committee put on an event to rival the most eccentric of ceremonies. Somewhere between a carnival and a regatta, the Shaldon Water Carnival provides a day of creative explosions, colourful entertainment and nautical brilliance. It is difficult to encapsulate exactly what the carnival entails, as there is a myriad of events throughout the day.
The earlier stages of the celebrations take place on Ferry Beach, but it is far from a conventional trip to the seaside. Beach competitions of many natures are among the highlights of the day, along with an assortment of stalls. The carnival makes the absolute most of Shaldon’s seaside location, by offering activities such as sand sculpturing and crab collecting. The kids will love it, whether they want to take part in the fancy dress parade or get down to some quiet painting, they are catered for.
Adults are not forgotten though, there are craft stalls and food and drink outlets running throughout the day. The money raised goes towards local clubs, charities and organisations which are often connected to young people.
Shaldon Water Carnival is the personification of community spirit, wherein for one day in August normal responsibilities are dropped and the town comes together for a day of merriment.
Adults are not forgotten though, there are craft stalls and food and drink outlets running throughout the day. The money raised goes towards local clubs, charities and organisations which are often connected to young people.
Shaldon Water Carnival is the personification of community spirit, wherein for one day in August normal responsibilities are dropped and the town comes together for a day of merriment.
Shaldon Water Carnival Decorated Boat Parade
The undeniable highlight of the carnival is the Water Carnival Parade, another element that makes this day particularly special. Annually, a spectacle of decorated boats descends upon the ‘Shaldon Pool’ of the Teign Estuary. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in the decoration, and past years have seen everyday fishing boats transformed into anything from ducks, rainbows and castles to Batman’s automobile. This kaleidoscopic display attracts thousands of spectators year on year.
In the evening, the celebrations move over to The Green, where a children’s disco takes the night by storm. Add to this a BBQ and live music, and this West Country Carnival goes well into the night and offers the optimum South Devon experience to children and families alike. The carnival has been running for 57 years now, and attendance is as great as ever.
If you are around on the first Saturday of August, there is unlikely to be a more vibrant event to be found.
In the evening, the celebrations move over to The Green, where a children’s disco takes the night by storm. Add to this a BBQ and live music, and this West Country Carnival goes well into the night and offers the optimum South Devon experience to children and families alike. The carnival has been running for 57 years now, and attendance is as great as ever.
If you are around on the first Saturday of August, there is unlikely to be a more vibrant event to be found.
Information for this year's event will be posted closer to the date on the website and our Facebook page... keep checking back!
Boat Parade Registration forms can be downloaded from here
NEW - you can now fill in and submit the Parade of Boats Registration Form On Line - Click here to open the form
NEW - you can now fill in and submit the Parade of Boats Registration Form On Line - Click here to open the form
Come along and enjoy this unique occasion in one of Devon's prettiest seaside villages, join in the day-long fun on the beach and browse the craft stalls whilst savouring some tasty food and drink by local suppliers, including a hog roast and ciders. You can also enjoy our other wonderful local facilities which remain open on the day.
We look forward to seeing you there !
We look forward to seeing you there !
Here are a few of our past entries to inspire you!
Check out other photos of past Carnival Days...
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