• HOW WE MAKE IT HAPPEN •

Farnham Carnival is the biggest event in the town’s calendar! 

So what does it take to make it such a success every year? Without the creativity of the participants, the encouragement from spectators, the time of the volunteers and the sponsors’ donations, Carnival just wouldn’t happen! If you’d like to get involved in any way and would like to find out more, please do get in touch below.

• CARNIVAL ORGANISERS •

The Farnham Carnival is managed by The Hedgehogs, with strong support from other members of the local community.

The Fayre and Parade are organised by three main teams

CARNIVAL COMMITTEE

Membership of the central Carnival Committee currently consists of a chairman, treasurer, publicity and health & safety co-ordinators and representatives of the Fayre and Parade working groups. It works throughout the year as the central planning group in bringing together all the various activities essential to putting on a safe and successful event – from sponsorship to licence approvals and parade entries to stall bookings, to name just a few.

Chair: Rob Eyre

FAYRE COMMITTEE

The Gostrey Meadow Committee is responsible for creating and pulling together all the ingredients essential to making the Fayre a fun day out for families and friends of all ages. This includes working with others to book great local bands, a wide variety of food and drinks stalls, charity and craft stalls and children’s entertainments.

Chair: Peter Greenyer

PARADE COMMITTEE

The Parade Committee co-ordinates all aspects of ensuring a lively and varied town procession. This includes encouraging schools and young people’s groups, charities and commercial organisations to participate, each providing their unique take on each year’s Carnival theme and raising the visibility of their organisation to the thousands who throng the streets keen to watch the noisy and vibrant parade. And that’s not all. It’s vital to ensure road closures operate effectively, with marshals also manning the Parade route to ensure that everyone involved, both taking part in and watching the Parade, has a fantastic – and safe – time.

Chair: Chris Wilson and Jamie MacGregor

• SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS •

Each year, Farnham Carnival thrives thanks to the organisations and individuals who make the Parade and Gostrey Meadow Fayre a success. The Carnival Committee is deeply grateful to every sponsor and supporter involved.
Furthermore, Farnham Town Council provides essential advice to help us run the event safely. We also want to thank David Fisher and the Aldershot, Farnham & Fleet Camera Club (AFFCC). Their fantastic work as our official photographers ensures the colour and excitement of the Carnival live on in our memories.

• VOLUNTEERS • 

Farnham Carnival succeeds because of our local volunteers and sponsors. Without your support, this event could not take place.
We never want Carnival to stand still. We are always looking for fresh ideas to make each year better than the last. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to join a committee, we would love to have you on board!
 
How You Can Help
  • Organising Committees: Join the team that plans the various elements of the event.
  • The Fayre at Gostrey Meadow: Help us set up on Saturday morning, manage the event during the day, or assist with the clean-up on Sunday.
  • The Carnival Parade: Help assemble floats in the Upper Hart car park or marshal the route through the town centre.
 
Volunteering Details
We usually organise work into two-hour shifts. You can give as much or as little time as you like. While no special skills are required, please let us know if you have specific expertise to share.
Ready to get involved? Simply fill out the contact form below, and we will be in touch!
Contact us
If you think you’d like to help, tell us how and let us know your availability or if you have any ideas to make the Carnival even bigger and better than ever, we would love to hear from you.