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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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, […]
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
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)
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Apr
Apr
The clock is ticking as the countdown begins to what is being billed as Ilkley’s “most spectacular” carnival ever! Dressed to depict The Coronation, more than 1,000 people – including pupils from every Ilkley primary school – will assemble on The Grove to process through the streets, finishing at the carnival showground on Monday May […]
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Apr
Apr
‘The Coronation’ running order, map & programme As always our Showfield will have plenty to see and do for the whole family! Along with our headline act ‘Knights of Albion‘ in the Discover Ilkley arena, there will be performances from ND Dance, Ilkley Gym Club and Birds Of Pray, all hosted by Rombalds Radio. The […]
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Apr
Apr
The Knights of Albion, a UK premier jousting team, will be battling it out in an exhibition of exhilarating horsemanship in the Discover Ilkley arena at the 2023 Ilkley Carnival. Cheer for the Black Knight or the Golden Prince as they joust for the favour of fair maidens, turn a blind eye to cheating squires, […]
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Apr
Apr
Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society has been awarded primary beneficiary status for this year’s Ilkley Carnival. The theatre group, which for 100 years has nurtured and showcased the talents of generations of local children, teenagers and adults, is looking for funding to refurbish its rehearsal premises, “Operatic House”, based at All Saints Church Institute on Leeds […]
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Apr
Apr
Associate Sponsorship Become an associate sponsor today, email Colin today advertising@ilkleycarnival.org
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Apr
Apr
Ilkley sisters Olivia and Erin Rix have been “crowned” winners of this year’s Ilkley Carnival creative competition! Artwork from the Moorfield School pupils was amongst over 100 entries from local schools including Sacred Heart, Ashlands Primary and Westville House which was created to represent “The Coronation” theme of this year’s Ilkley Carnival. The pencil crayoned […]