Chobham Carnival

IT’S time to plan an amazing day out at Chobham Carnival on May Day Bank Holiday Monday. The fete features dozens of stalls and sideshows, ranging from a traditional coconut shy and games to delicious foods of many types. The programme, detailing the stalls and arena schedule, is available to view and download by clicking the link on the right. This year’s procession, which has the theme of The World Of Children’s Story Characters. From Pooh Bear to Peter Pan, the Gruffalo to Peppa Pig, the parade participants are bound to wow the spectators. A host of schools and community organisations are aiming to win a prize with some impressive entries. Surrey Pipe Band will again be leading the big parade, followed by a horse-drawn brewery dray carrying the carnival queen and princess. The procession will also feature dancers from the Chinese Association of Woking, the Rock Choir singing out loud, maypole dancers, morris dancers and even a collection of greyhounds. Stannage Stunt Team motorcycle daredevils are the main arena entertainment for the fete. They are returning with the full act they were unable to perform on the too-rainy carnival day in 2024. The arena entertainment also includes performances by St Lawrence School maypole dancers, the Lion dancers and other performers from the Chinese association and dancers from Terri Jayne Theatre Arts. And, of course, there will be a traditional Punch and Judy show and a funfair with rides for all ages. The gates at the carnival fete open at 11am, when the funfair also starts up. The procession leaves Chobham Rugby Club in Windsor Road at 11.30am and wends its way to the Rec via High Street and Station Road. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and this website for more news and information about the carnival. Click on the button on the right to view a map of the parking available in the village on carnival day. There are special car parks at Chobham Adventure Farm in Bagshot Road and at Broadford in Castle Grove Road. Please not that Broadford might not be available if there has been heavy rain leading up to the carnival. There is blue badge parking only at the carnival showground. 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.

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CARNIVAL PARKING MAP

LAST year's carnival and ball were amazing successes, raising a record £8,641 for good causes. Twenty five organisations benefited from grants made by the carnival association. View a film of the procession and fete on YouTube, by clicking on this link:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE FETE PROGRAMME