Ilkley Carnival has raised £18k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible community involvement and support for the 2025 event. Primary beneficiary Ben Rhydding Sports Club has received over £8,750, which members say will help to implement the club’s programme of flood defence works. All profits raised from Ilkley Carnival go back […]
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May
May
Our “Ilkley Past, Present, and Future” themed Carnival window display competition with Ilkley BID brought fantastic creativity to the town centre! Congratulations to Attic Womenswear in the Crescent Courtyard for their winning “summer days through the years at Ilkley Pool and Lido” inspired window. Runners-up were Fusion Chocolate UK for their “confectionery through the ages” […]
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May
May
Ilkley Carnival wowed thousands this year as around 1,500 people joined in its Ilkley: Past, Present and Future-themed parade. Local schools, play groups, organisations, performers and musicians created a celebratory atmosphere as costumes, music and dance wowed crowds lining the streets. With a cultural theme designed to complement Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture, […]
03
May
May
Frequently Asked Questions – On The Day – Where is the Carnival held? East Holmes Field, next to the River Wharfe and close to Ilkley Rugby Club and Ilkley Pool and Lido. Use the postcode: LS29 0BZ Our fantastic parade leave Grove Road (11am) heading along The Grove and down to the Carnival field. What […]
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Apr
Apr
Back to WOW carnival crowds – The Vander Super Heroes Wheel Of Death Show! It’s regarded as one of the most dangerous acrobatic stages in the world! Now Ilkley Carnival crowds will be able to see for themselves what the Vander Wheel of Death is really like – it promises some death-defying stunts! The Vander […]
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Ilkley Carnival Road Closures
20
Apr
Apr
This will affect two main areas – the route of the parade and Denton Road.
18
Apr
Apr
This year’s Ilkley Carnival showground will host a mix of entertainment including classic supercars and the Vander Wheel of Death Show! Alongside the gravity-defying Vander Wheel of Death headline act, we are welcoming The Fast Lane Club – home of Yorkshire’s executive, classic and prestige car collection onto the carnival showground. Visitors will see a […]
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Car Show – a display of fantastic, rare motorcars!
11
Apr
Apr
The Fast Lane Club is coming to Ilkley Carnival for 2025! The home of Yorkshire’s most exclusive executive, classic and prestige motorcar collection, The Fast Lane Club is bringing a collection of its fantastic, rare motorcars to Ilkley Carnival 2025! Director Simon Smith said: “Ilkley Carnival’s theme of “past, present and future” is perfectly sums […]
10
Apr
Apr
Ilkley Rocks and Acoustic Marquee 2025 Once again Ilkley Rocks and our Acoustic Marquee will showcase some of the best local musical talent! From 12 noon and right through the afternoon, Ilkley Carnival’s mini music festival will feature a line up of bands, duos and solo performers. *all times and performers are subject to change […]
08
Apr
Apr
Four local pupils have got top marks for creating artwork which depicts Ilkley Carnival’s 2025 theme! Addingham Primary School’s Alice Cheeseman (8), Ilkley Grammar School’s Emily Cotterill and Polly Baker (12-16 category) and Burley Oaks’ Nate Radcliffe (10), were voted as the top entrants in this year’s Ilkley Carnival Creative Competition, with Nate announced as […]