Event
4th July 2026
Bakewell Carnival
There are events for the whole family to enjoy, so make your costumes, build your rafts, groom your pets, grab your wheelbarrows and wellies and join the fun!
About
4th July 2026
The Bakewell Carnival is the highlight of the festivities and relies not only on our amazing spectators, but the incredible carnival entrants – from walkers to float truck drivers.
We welcome carnival entries from all and no pre-registration is required. To join the carnival procession, please gather on the Recreation ground by 2.00pm for judging.
Entrance to the Recreation Ground is off the A6 opposite the Texaco Petrol Station, or on foot by following the river down from Bakewell Bridge to the entrance to the park and then turning to your right once the park opens up in front of you.
Once the judging has completed, the crowning of the Carnival Queen takes place at 2.30pm ahead of the parade beginning at 3.00pm.
All roads in and out of Bakewell will be closed between 2.55pm and 4.30pm to all traffic whilst the carnival parade makes it’s way through the town on the round route, before returning to the Recreation ground.
Entrance to the Recreation Ground is off the A6 opposite the Texaco Petrol Station, or on Foot by following the river down from bakewell bridge to the entrance to the park and then turning to your right once the park opens up in front of you.
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