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Carnivals in South Devon

Coming on holiday to South Devon in the summer would not be complete without attending one of the many great carnivals which take place in the towns and villages throughout the region. From small, intimate affairs with lots of the locals to larger week long events with plenty of festivities and a variety of entertainment, you’re sure to find a carnival in South Devon near you to join in the fun or simply watch. Carnivals are enjoyable for any age, a feast for the senses, South Devon will show you how to really throw a party if you head to one!

With many carnivals taking place over a whole week there are lots of chances to join in with the excitement and activities. Many have craft workshops, children’s entertainment and lots of food and drink stalls to keep you hydrated and full, you can really spend a good few days enjoying all that is on offer. Some even have fair rides and extra events on in the same area throughout the week to make sure that all tastes and ages are catered for.

Remember not to miss watching the main procession take to the streets of the town or village too, where you can enjoy beautifully decorated floats, walking groups and of course help support many local charities and small organizations that are important to the South Devon community. Each carnival in South Devon have their own way of doing things, with unique quirks and extra flourishes but they can all guarantee one thing – a jam-packed day, morning, afternoon or evening full of fun, colour and laughter!

To help you see where the fun is taking place during your holiday, we’ve put together a list of South Devon carnivals and the dates they are taking place below for you browse through.

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Crowning of the Carnival Queen

Address

St leonards Tower, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AQ

Newton Abbot

Crowning of the Newton Abbot Carnival Queen; St Leonards Clock Tower at 12pm.

Dates

From:
30 June 2018

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Ashburton Carnival

Address

Ashburton, Devon

Ashburton

Ashburton Carnival procession will be held on the 7th of July. With events taking place throughout the Carnival, Ashburton Carnival is the perfect Devon event.

Dates

From:
7 July 2018

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Paignton Festival (Torbay Carnival Week)

Address

Paignton Green and other locations, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BN

Telephone
07709 092250

torbay.carnival@gmail.com

Paignton

Paignton Festival was previously known as Torbay Carnival. After around 75 years of the same name, we feel that change is good, however Torbay Carnival is not gone and forgotten, as the procession night will keep this name. Despite the new name,...

Dates

From:

21 July 2018to29 July 2018

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Kingsbridge Fair Week

Address

-, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1HS

info@kingsbridgefairweek.co.uk

Kingsbridge

A week of family entertainment for all age groups. Fun filled activities including sports, bingo, firework and live music to name a few of over 40 events organised.

Dates

From:

21 July 2018to28 July 2018

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20 July 2019to27 July 2019

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18 July 2020to25 July 2020

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Teignmouth Carnival Week

Address

The Den, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8BE

Teignmouth

With live music, skating competitions, It's a Knockout challenges and fun and games for all the family.

Dates

From:

28 July 2018to4 Aug 2018

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Shaldon Water Carnival

Address

Ferry Beach, Marine Parade, Shaldon, Devon, TQ14 0LD

Telephone
07717 003576

shaldonwatercarnival@gmail.com

Shaldon

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...

Dates

From:
4 Aug 2018

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Dawlish Carnival Week

Address

Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AP

Dawlish

It may not be Rio, but we certainly know how to have fun at a carnival in Devon. Charmingly located on the South Devon coast, the pretty seaside resort of Dawlish is a family favourite that bursts into life every year with its week long Carnival....

Dates

From:

11 Aug 2018to17 Aug 2018

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October Half at Pennywell Farm

Address

Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LT

Telephone
01364 642023

info@pennywellfarm.co.uk

Price
Price fromFree to £13.95 Per Ticket

Buckfastleigh

A bumper week of autumn fun before Pennywell closes on 28 October for the season. Don’t miss your last chance to catch Matt Pang the gentleman juggler. Sing-a-long with Poco Drom, let Mr. Phil entertain you and be wowed by Magic Martin. Plus carve...

Dates

From:

20 Oct 2018to28 Oct 2018

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