Crowds will be treated to a spectacular stunt display from the main act booked for this years Ilkley Carnival The 3Sixty Bicycle Stunt Team hold no less than eight Guinness World Records and have promised to wow spectators at the 2022 May Day event. The pedal-powered extravaganza is sure to delight the audience with an […]
Author Archives: Nick
23
Feb
Feb
Ilkley Carnival returns in 2022 After a two year Covid enforced absence Ilkley Carnival has confirmed the family fun day will return this year on the May Day bank holiday, Monday 2 May. ‘Our Planet’, originally chosen for the cancelled 2020 event, will remain the theme for this year, reflecting the importance of environmental issues. […]
04
Mar
Mar
The Ilkley Carnival committee has had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel the event for a second year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Andrew Stacey, Chairman of Ilkley Carnival committee said: “We had hoped to bring the community together to celebrate May Day, however the Government restrictions unfortunately won’t allow this to happen. The […]
18
Mar
Mar
Ilkley Carnival 2020 cancelled due to the coronvirus outbreak Ilkley Carnival 2020 was due to take place on Sunday 3 May. Over the last few weeks Ilkley Carnival has been monitoring the Coronavirus situation and following guidance and advice from various public bodies. On Monday the Prime Minister asked the public to avoid gatherings in […]
26
Feb
Feb
Get involved! Local children to be inspired by carnival creative competition! The annual Ilkley Carnival creative competition is returning for another year as the build-up to the 2020 event begins. This year’s theme, ‘Our Planet’, highlights the importance of environmental issues and the competition encourages children (aged 5-16) to get creative and transform their ideas […]
29
Jan
Jan
Ilkley Carnival announces environmental theme In recognition of the importance of environmental issues our theme on Sunday 3 May will be ‘Our Planet’. The carnival is traditionally held on May Day, but this year the bank holiday has been moved to Friday 8 May to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE day, because of […]
12
Nov
Nov
Click on the calendar image below to enter the carnival shop and purchase. [product id=”2479″]
19
Oct
Oct
Ilkley Carnival Calendar 2020 coming soon! Our talented designers have been busy and now the printing presses are rolling! We are hoping to have the 2020 Ilkley Calendar available towards the end of October, 100% of the money raised from sales will go towards funding the Christmas trees in both Ilkley and Ben Rhydding – […]
16
Jul
Jul
Ilkley Carnival a success once again! Ilkley Carnival 2019 has raised £14,900 to help support local organisations and the development of Ilkley Town Football Club’s current facilities. The May Day event saw over 9,000 people through the gates to celebrate the annual community extravaganza. The success of the event has been announced by chairman of […]
07
May
May
Thank you to everyone who was part of the 2019 Ilkley Carnival.