SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST 

6.00 pm   CARNIVAL  PROCESSION                              Start ‑ West Road Car Park to Victoria Road

 

 

The Carnival Procession has a start time of 6pm and follows the new route straight along the seafront from West Road Car Park to Victoria Road.

 

The usual excitement, noise and spectacle of a Carnival Procession will include Marching Bands, majorettes, local and national floats, and many visiting Carnival Queens from other towns with the whole Procession being led by our very own Carnival Queen and her Princesses.

The Theme for the Procession is ‘Carnival Goes European’ which should encourage plenty of spectacular and colourful floats. The main charity to benefit from monies collected is ‘Inclusion Ventures.’                   .

 

For details of how to enter contact Paul Townend on 0796 7685709

 

 

SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST 

 

12 noon  CARNIVAL SHOWTIME                                                Gainsford Avenue Sportsground

 

Come early and bring a picnic.

                                                           

A full afternoon of live music on stage and entertainment for the whole family, in conjunction with Dream 100.  Bands and Groups performing will be Smooth Grooves, Smith and weston , Day One, Funky Voices, Shane Diggins and the cast of ‘Vegas V Musicals’.  Headlining the afternoon is the fabulous Beatles Tribute Band, the ‘UpBEAT BEATLES’.  Tickets can be bought now – details below.

 

Alongside this there will also be a Children’s Pet Show, Craft Stalls and Charity Stalls as well as a Custom and Classic Car Show, Children’s Entertainer and Clacton Archers.

 

Other attractions include a mini-fete, children’s rides, moonwalker, side-shows and much more. Refreshments will also be available.  Tickets will be on sale for the Grand Carnival Draw with big cash prizes.

 

Entry: Tickets in advance from Talisman Travel, 35, Station Road, Clacton  Tel: Clacton 688586

                                       Adults: £6       OAP’s: £5           Children under 12:  £3

On the Day:                 Adults:           £7.50   OAP’s: £6.50     Children under 12:  £4

 

 

1pm – 5pm   SEA ANGLING COMPETITION                                                                                                                             York Road

to Holland Haven

 

A Sea Angling Competition organised by Clacton Angling in aid of Carnival charities with cash prizes.

 

To pre-book or reserve places, phone Clacton 221863 up to 11.30am on the day of the Match. 

 

Entry Fee:       £6.50                                                               Draw for pegs:     12.15pm


MONDAY  15th  AUGUST

 

6.30 pm   DONKEY  DERBY                                                                              Gainsford Avenue Sportsground

 

Come and join in with this unique event - not many left in the country, as featured on BBC Look East.

 

An evening at the Races ‑ Donkey Races.  A full card of races with the donkeys being sponsored by local businesses and hoteliers.  For the children, there are donkey rides and side-shows.  Refreshments will be available.

 

Entry:                          Adults: £3      Children under 12:   £1

                                               

Tote:    £1

 

WEDNESDAY  17th  AUGUST

 

10.30 am  SANDCASTLE  COMPETITION                                                                                                                          West Beach

 

A Sandcastle Competition for children up to age 14.  Prizes awarded for best sandcastle in 3 age groups: 6 years and under; 7‑9 years; 10‑14 years and pairs. There will be a special appearance by BLUEY, the Pier Mascot.

 

Entry: £1

 

7 pm   ANNUAL  EGG  THROWING  CONTEST          and CLACTON RECORD ATTEMPT

                                                                                                              West Beach

 

An eggstra‑ordinary event when teams of two people will be provided with an egg and protective clothing. This will include an opportunity to take part in the Clacton Record Attempt.

Everyone is welcome to take part. The last pair with an unbroken egg will win a £50 cash prize.  

 

Entry: £3 per team of 2                                  

 

7.30 pm   BEER  DIG                                                                                                                                                                            West Beach

 

Around 100 tokens will be buried in the Sand and, with a spade bought from the Carnival Stall for £2, kids, mums and dads can dig and dig and dig…..   If they find a token, it will be exchanged for a selection of prizes including beer and soft drinks, as well as some special prizes.

 

£2 (inc. spade)

 

 

THURSDAY 18th  AUGUST

 

6.30 pm   MAMMOTH  FETE  AND  FIREWORK  DISPLAY         Gainsford Avenue Sportsground

 

A Mammoth Fete with 100 or more side-shows and super tombolas, moonwalker, children’s rides and refreshments will be available.

 

All stalls are manned by representatives of local charities and organisations and with their help and good weather, it is hoped to raise plenty of money for Carnival Charities.

 

Tickets will be on sale for the Grand Draw, with a chance to win big money prizes, which will be drawn after the Firework Display.

 

At approx 9.30, subject to weather conditions, there will be a spectacular Firework Display specially designed and co‑ordinated for us, once again, by Kimbolton Fireworks

 

Entry:              Adults: £4    OAP’s £3    Children under 12: £1

Car Park:        £2

 

 

FRIDAY 19th  AUGUST

 

 

2.00 pm   CHILDREN'S  FANCY  DRESS  COMPETITION                           St. James’ Church Hall

Tower Road

 

A Fancy Dress Competition for children up to age 12 in three different age groups; under 5s; 5 to 7years; 8 to 11 years plus a “pair” category.   There will also be a prize for the Carnival Theme “CARNIVAL GOES EUROPEAN’.  There are lots of prizes to be won.  There will be a special appearance by ROBBIE RASCAL. Rascal!

 

Entry:      Adults: £1      Children Free

         

  

8.00 pm   CARNIVAL  FUN  QUIZ  NIGHT                                                                    

St. James’ Church Hall

Tower Road

 

Local Quizmaster Adrian Robinson has devised this special fun quiz.  Maximum of 6 people per team and you need to bring your own refreshments.  To book a team please ring Clacton 426262 or enter online on www.quizline.org.uk

 

Entry: £3  per person