Carnival is one of the most special and unique features of Somerset’s autumn season. Every year more than 150,000 people visit Bridgwater carnival that is believed to be the largest illuminated carnival in the world. In addition to Bridgwater carnival there are another 21 carnivals during the season.

Each area is organised into carnival circuits, which are a friendly competition. There is the Wessex Grand Prix Carnival circuit (which also encompasses a small bit of Wiltshire and Dorset) comprising the nine towns of Sturminster Newton, Trowbridge, Mere, Frome, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Castle Cary, Wincanton and Warminster. The South Somerset Confederation Association circuit that comprises Wellington, Ilminster, Chard and Taunton. The County Guy Fawkes Association circuit which starts with Bridgwater carnival, quickly followed by North Petherton, Burnham – on – sea, Shepton Mallet, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston –super – mare. There is also Midsomer Norton carnival with Yeovil carnival hoping to be resurrected this year.

DVDs that cispp as produced can be purchased from us, the profit goes to help run Carnivals in Somerset Promotion Project.

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