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” […]
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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, […]
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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
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Apr
Apr
This will affect two main areas – the route of the parade and Denton Road.