What’s on at Ilkley Carnival 2026! The Discover Ilkley Arena and a specially created Ring Arena will host performances from both the impressive BMX Show and amazing Mini Pony Show, along with regulars Ilkley Gym Club and the Owl Adventures Flying Show, and joining us for the first time Ashleigh Murphy and her Search Dog Demonstration with Boss and Ozzy. PLUS there will be plenty of […]
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Apr
Apr
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
This year we have TWO headline acts performing, along with the usual family friendly variety of entertainment across the show field. The Discover Ilkley Arena and a specially created Ring Arena will host performances from both the impressive BMX Show and amazing Mini Pony Show, along with regulars Ilkley Gym Club and the Owl Adventures Flying […]
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Apr
Apr
WOW! Our Carnival Creative competition received its highest ever number of entries from local schools across Wharfedale. Four young people have been announced as our competition winners after creating artwork which reflects Ilkley Carnival’s 2026 Children’s Books theme! Burley Woodhead pupil Flora Steel (6), Saskia White (15) from Ilkley, Lily Cherrill (13) from Bradford Grammar […]
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Apr
Apr
Ilkley Carnival committee has announced that this year’s profits will be donated to groups who volunteer to support the running of the event. In a break from the usual primary beneficiary format where 50% of profits are donated to one local charity or organisation, the committee has pledged to offer more financial support to those […]
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Feb
Feb
Could YOUR artwork make the cover of the Ilkley Carnival programme?
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Jan
Jan
Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2026 theme with organisers inviting the community to step into the magical world of Children’s Books for the event on Monday 4 May. The theme launch marks the start of preparations for one of the town’s most anticipated annual events which raises money for the local community alongside providing a […]
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Jan
Jan
We hope to break the fundraising record for beneficiaries this year!
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Jul
Jul
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” […]