Our headline act for 2024 is fresh, new and has never been seen before! The Defying Gravity team’s performance combines freestyle BMX and the extreme sport of mountainboarding which results in a breath-taking, jaw dropping aerial performance! Defying Gravity are due to perform at 12.45pm, 2.15pm and 4.05pm in the Discover Ilkley Arena. If you […]
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Ilkley Business Improvement District has been announced as the main sponsor for Ilkley Carnival 2024 Following the successful ballot for a second term of the BID, the volunteer-run BID board has reached out to support the volunteer-run Ilkley Carnival in recognition of the boost it gives to the town’s businesses and community. Ilkley BID chair […]
Three local school children have got top marks for creating artwork which depicts Ilkley Carnival’s Mardi Gras theme! Addingham Primary School’s Alice Cheeseman (7), Ashlands Primary pupil Matilda Hitchcock (10) and Ghyll Royd’s Samuel Weller (10) were voted as the top entrants in this year’s Ilkley Carnival Creative Cover Competition, with Samuel announced as the […]
This will affect two main areas – the route of the parade and Denton Road.
Earn funds for your group by volunteering at Ilkley Carnival As well as our committee, it takes hundreds of volunteers to help stage Ilkley Carnival each year and all helpers have their hours logged against the group they are volunteering for. This allows us to pro-rata hours worked, and distribute 50% of our profits to […]
Ilkley will be transformed into a sea of colour, music, street performers and a fabulous feel-good atmosphere when the Mardi Gras-themed parade comes to town on 6 May. The theme of Ilkley Carnival 2024 is announced this week as “Mardi Gras” and children from primary beneficiary organisation AWARE (Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource) joined carnival […]
Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2024 primary beneficiary as parent-run autism support group, AWARE. With more than 20 applications and a shortlist of three organisations invited to meet the Ilkley Carnival committee this week, AWARE – Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource – was selected for its bid to fund a residential trip to build the […]
Ilkley Carnival has raised just over £24k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible community involvement and support for the 2023 Coronation themed event. A range of local organisations and groups will now benefit from this year’s profits including Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society and Ben Rhydding Scouts and Guides. The theatre group, […]
Our Chairman, Andrew Stacey, has paid tribute to the unseen stars of the event after a huge turnout on bank holiday Monday. “Wow, that was a Carnival that showcased Ilkley far and wide, securing regional and national coverage in both screen and print. The media coverage captured the quality and creativity of every single participant […]
Ilkley Carnival Gallery 2023 What a fantastic day Ilkley Carnival 2023 was, from the parade, to all the activities on East Holmes Field. If you were with us, see if you can spot yourself in any of these photos! (tap any photo to enlarge)