Clacton Carnival Week 2018 event guide
Clacton’s fun-packed Carnival Week will soon be here and once again we are
asking for your help in publicising this for us. This
week of events will entertain local residents and holidaymakers while raising
much needed funds for many local charities.
2018 Clacton Carnival Association is celebrating its 65th anniversary.
Although we were formed in 1953 there has been a Carnival in Clacton
since 1920.
This year we are back again at Alton Park Junior School in Leas Road for 4 of
our outdoor events. The Donkey
Derby and the Carnival Fete and Live Music Event are being held there as well as
a Car Boot Sale on the first Sunday.
Following the Car Boot Sale on the Sunday we are also holding an exciting
new event, a Wrestling Tournament,
called Carnival Chaos Wrestling.
Also this year the Beach events are being held on the Wednesday instead of the
Tuesday because of the time of the tides.
Carnival Week starts with the Carnival Procession on Saturday 11th August and
the theme is ‘THROUGH THE AGES’. We
have two main beneficiaries, the St. Helena Hospice Tendring Day Centre and the
West Cliff Theatre who are both needing funds for improvements.
These are both very worthy causes and we are sure will be well supported
by the public. We also aim to give donations to many other organisations who
help us run Carnival Week. The week finishes on Sunday 19th August with the Half
Marathon and the Fun Run.
SATURDAY 11th 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 usual 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 ‘THROUGH THE AGES’ which should encourage
plenty of spectacular and colourful floats. We have two main beneficiaries, the
St Helena Hospice Tendring Day Centre and the West Cliff Theatre..
These are very worthy causes and we are sure they will be well supported
by the public.
For details of how to enter contact Kimberley Primmer on 01255 425004 or go to
the Entry Forms on the Carnival website: www.clactoncarnival.org
SUNDAY 12th AUGUST
12 noon
CAR BOOT SALE
Alton Park Junior School, Leas Road
Charity and Craft Stalls welcome.
Refreshments will also be available. Prices £5 for cars, craft and charity
stalls. £8 for a van and trailer £2 extra. For further information please
contact Dennis Barry-Smith on 01255 722506.
Entry: 50p
FREE PARKING
4pm
CARNIVAL CHAOS WRESTLNG
Alton Park Junior School, Leas Road
A new event for this year which promises to be an evening of chaotic wrestling
featuring
Thesexbomb Brett Meadows v The Banker, Marc Lloyd.
Also appearing will be Jack Toreno and a host of other stars.
Adults: £5
Children (Under 15) £3
Enquiries: 07723 453699
MONDAY 13th AUGUST
6.30 pm
DONKEY DERBY
Alton Park Junior School, Leas Road
Come and join us for this unique event – as featured on BBC Look East a few
years ago. There are not many of them taking place in the country now. An event
that attracts all ages and gives you an opportunity to have a laugh and a
flutter.
This is a fun evening at the Races.
Donkey Races! There will be 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: £3.50 Children under 15:
50p
Unaccompanied Child: £2.00
Tote: £1
FREE PARKING
TUESDAY
14th AUGUST
9am -12noon
CARNIVAL ADVENTURE GOLF
Greensward Café, Martello Bay
Returned by popular demand. Come and try your skill and join in the fun at this
Adventure Golf Course with Honey the Carnival Bear.
£3 per person
WEDNESDAY 15th AUGUST
10.30am
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 SIDNEY, the Pier Mascot.
Entry: £1
7.00 pm
ANNUAL EGG THROWING CONTEST and CLACTON RECORD ATTEMPT
West Beach
An eggstraordinary and egg-citing event when teams of two people will be
provided with an egg and protective clothing. This will include an opportunity
to try to break the Clacton Carnival distance record.
Everyone is welcome to take part. The last pair of people with an unbroken egg
will win a £50 cash prize.
Entry: £4 per team of 2
7.30pm
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 16th AUGUST
5.00 pm
CARNIVAL FETE AND LIVE MUSIC EVENT
Alton Park Junior School, Leas Road
A full evening of fun and entertainment to amuse the whole family. A new-style
Fete with 50 or more side-shows, super tombolas and children’s rides.
A special attraction this year is a full evening of live music on stage.
This will be compered by DJ Krazy Al. Acts performing include Dazman and
Howie Ska/Blues Brothers Tribute; INDIGO90s Cover Band; Sammy B Tribute to Amy
Winehouse; Heaven on Earth; Tony Meloy and other local acts, including the Mad
Theatre Company.
There will also be face painting and a story tent for the children and special
guests from ‘Events Ever After’.
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.
A variety of refreshments will also be available.
Tickets will be on sale for the Grand Draw, with a chance to win big money
prizes, which will be drawn later that evening
Entry: Adults £2
Children 50p
FREE PARKING
FRIDAY 17th AUGUST
2.30 pm
CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS
COMPETITION
St. James’ Church Hall
Tower Road
A Fancy Dress Competition for children up to age 11 in three different age
groups; under 5’s; 5 to 7 years; 8 to 11 years and also prizes for the Carnival
Theme “Through the Ages” There are
lots of vouchers to be won courtesy of the Robbie Rascal Party & Play Centre.
Entry: Adults: £2.00
Children Free
8.00 pm
CARNIVAL FUN QUIZ NIGHT
St. James’ Church Hall
Tower Road
Local Quizmaster Adrian Robinson has, yet again, devised a special fun quiz to
tease the brain. 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: £3.50 per person
SUNDAY 19th AUGUST
9.30am
CARNIVAL HALF MARATHON / FUN RUNS
Eastcliff Greensward
Clacton Carnival is holding the Half Marathon and Fun Runs in association with
Nice Work.
Starting from the Eastcliff Greensward there is a race for everyone, with a Half
Marathon, a 10k run and a Golden Mile for families to take part in, even in
fancy dress if they wish.