Bridport Carnival Week
When? 11 Aug 2024 to 18 Aug 2024
Where? Bridport
A week of fun is guaranteed here in Bridport as the Carnival comes to town.
SUNDAY 11th
Crabbing competition at West Bay 10.45 am
TUESDAY 13th
Quiz at The Ropemakers 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY 14th
Bingo at The Beehive, Football Club. Doors open 6.30pm, Eyes down 7.30pm
FRIDAY 16th
Darts Competition at The Beehive Football Club 7.30pm
Fair – West Street Car Park
SATURDAY 17th
Golf Competition, at The Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club
The Wessex Military Band in Bucky Doo Square from 10.00am
The Bridport Broadsides Shanty Crew in Bucky Doo Square from 6.00 – 7.00pm
Carnival Procession line up West Allington from 17.45 – moves off at 7.00pm
Winners Presentation at 9.00pm in Bucky Doo Square, followed by dancing to The Skalatans
Fair – West Street Car Park
SUNDAY 18th
Torches on sale in Bucky Doo Square from 6.30.
Procession moves off at 9.00pm sharp
East Beach from 6.30pm – late. Food stalls, bars, bonfire and dancing
to Static Flight
Fireworks after 10.00pm (weather permitting)
Bus to return to Bridport from 9.15pm – 12.00 £1.00 under 10 years FOC.
ALL EVENTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
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