Somerset illuminated Carnivals

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Carnival is one of the most special and unique features of Somerset’s autumn season. Every year more than 150,000 people visit Bridgwater carnival that is believed to be the largest illuminated carnival in the world. In addition to Bridgwater carnival there are another 21 carnivals during the season.

Carnival dates 2011

Wessex Grand Prix
Sturminster Newton 20 Aug 7.15pm
Mere 17 Sep 7.30pm
Frome 24 Sep 7.00pm
Shaftesbury 1 Oct 7.00pm
Gillingham 8 Oct 7.15pm
Castle Cary 15 Oct 7.30pm
Trowbridge 22 Oct 7.00pm
Warminster 29 Oct 7.00pm

South Somerset Federation
Wellington 24 Sep 7.30pm
Ilminster 1 Oct 7.15pm
Chard 8 Oct 7.15pm
Taunton 15 Oct 7.00pm

Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnival Association
Bridgwater 4 Nov 7.00pm
North Petherton 5 Nov 7.00pm
Burnham-on-Sea 7 Nov 7.30pm
Shepton Mallet 9 Nov 7.30pm
Wells 11 Nov 7.00pm
Glastonbury 2 Nov 7.00pm
Weston-super-Mare 14 Nov 7.15pm