Chobham Carnival

CHOBHAM’S BIGGEST COMMUNITY EVENTS OF THE YEAR

This year’s carnival events are GO GO GO!

The plans are made – now the public can join in

PLANS for the 2026 Chobham Carnival events are well advanced and it’s time for the public to plan their involvement. As usual, the carnival is on the May Day Bank Holiday Monday, May 4 this year, and the carnival ball is on Saturday, May 2. You can now book tickets for the ball, apply for a stall pitch, enter the procession, take part in the programme illustration competition and vie to be the carnival king and queen. This year’s procession theme is The World Of Children’s Story Characters, which provides a huge opportunity to impress. From Pooh Bear to Harry Potter, the Gruffalo to Peppa Pig, the parade participants are bound to wow the spectators. There is plenty of time to start planning a magnificent entry, walking or motorised. All ages welcome, of course! Chobham Carnival Association has been busy with planning the events since November and has already booked the main arena entertainment for the fete. The Stannage Stunt Team motorcycle daredevils are returning with the full act they were unable to perform on the too-rainy carnival day in 2024. Other attractions are being planned for the area’s biggest and best community event of the year in Chobham Recreation Ground. The fete will, as always, also feature an extensive selection of stalls, sideshows and food outlets, a Punch and Judy show and a traditional funfair. Individuals, charities, community organisations, commercial enterprises and food traders are welcome to apply for stalls. The earlier you apply the more chance you have of getting a pitch. Download an application form from the forms download page. Please note that the fees for all traders are by negotiation. Email inquiries to chobhamcarnivalstalls@gmail.com. Music at the black-tie ball will be provided by Super Band, an upbeat, high-energy dance and pop covers group that throws in a little bit of rock for good measure. They promise to get guests up and dancing and having a wonderful time. The ball features delicious canapes, a two-course meal, a real ale, wine and soft drinks bar, silent and live auctions with some great lots to bid for and a prize raffle. Tickets can be conveniently purchased via the link on the forms download page – our preferred method – or by returning a form. Application forms are also available for the procession, programme illustration contest and the May King and Queen contest. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and this website for more news and information about the not-to-be-missed events. If you would like to get involved in running the carnival and ball, make contact via chobhamcarnival@outlook.com. Volunteers are always welcome, from new committee members to people who are willing to rattle collection buckets on the gates.

A Stannage Stunt Team rider hurtles through a great ball of fire. The motorcycle daredevils will be the main arena attraction at the carnival fete.

The easiest way to book and pay for your ball tickets is to buy online. Click here to go to the booking website: There is a limit on the number of guests and tickets are usually sold out well before the date. So book now to avoid disappointment.

LAST year's carnival and ball were fantastic successes, raising a record £8,641 for good causes. Twenty five organisations benefited from grants made by the carnival association. Carnival supporter David Monypenny used his considerable video and drone skills to make a film of the procession and fete. You can view the film, which is on YouTube, by clicking on this link: