Midsomer Norton & District Carnival

07/06/2026

It's a beautiful day for an outdoor film in the town park, we're really pleased to be able to support the event. Festival Of Nature

03/05/2026

Ladies and gentlemen,

It’s car boot season again even though the weather may be a little cloudy at least it’s not raining.

Come and find us today at Cheddar Car Boot Sale & Market and Marksbury Car boot sale.

Tombola tickets are 5 for £1 or 12 for £2.

Come down and see the team and help us raise money for Cancer Research UK and Midsomer Norton & District Carnival.

We hope to see you soon.

23/04/2026

Students from The University of Bath are conducting a formal Economic Impact Study looking at the Economic impact of the Midsomer Norton & District Carnival

They have created this survey and we would love our followers to take a couple of minutes to answer.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtx63rXY8Tk4It4FMerDs7QYdeLssoxCJPenlyxKAIthyIrw/viewform

18/03/2026

Midsomer Norton & District Carnival is proud to be featured in this video about BaNES launch of their cultural plan

Bath & North East Somerset Council Leader, Councillor Kevin Guy, launches the new Cultural Development Plan.

10/03/2026

Don't forget tonight is our AGM... please do message if you are interested in what we do or if you would like to join as a volunteer

📣 NOTICE OF AGM – EVERYONE WELCOME 📣

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up and we’d love as many people as possible to be involved

🗓 Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
🕖 Time: 7:30pm
💻 Location: Online (via video link)

The AGM is a chance to:
✅Hear what we’ve been up to over the past year
✅Find out what’s planned for the year ahead
✅Have your say and ask questions
✅Learn more about how you can get involved

✨ We’re also looking for new volunteers!
If you’ve ever thought about helping with the carnival, whether that’s on the committee, lending a hand at events or supporting behind the scenes then this is a great place to start. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and community spirit.

🔗 How to attend:
The meeting will be held online. Anyone wishing to attend will need to message us or contact us directly for the meeting link.

Please feel free to share this post the more the merrier!

12/02/2026

🌟 WE’RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! 🌟

Love the carnival? Want to be part of something brilliant for the community? We’re always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our amazing team and there’s a role for everyone!

You don’t need experience, just a bit of time, enthusiasm and community spirit 💛 Whether you want to be hands on at events or help behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

Roles include:
🎭 Stewards
💷 Fundraisers & bucket collectors
🚚 Logistics support
📝 Admin & planning help
📣 PR, website & social media support
📋 Secretarial help
🏫 Schools officer
👑 Royalty officer
🛍 Traders officer
… and many, many more!

You can give as much or as little time as you’re able, every bit of help makes a difference and helps keep the carnival going strong.

📩 Interested?
Drop us a message to find out more or have a no pressure chat about how you could get involved.

Please share - you never know who might be looking for a way to give back 💫

11/02/2026

📣 NOTICE OF AGM – EVERYONE WELCOME 📣

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up and we’d love as many people as possible to be involved

🗓 Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
🕖 Time: 7:30pm
💻 Location: Online (via video link)

The AGM is a chance to:
✅Hear what we’ve been up to over the past year
✅Find out what’s planned for the year ahead
✅Have your say and ask questions
✅Learn more about how you can get involved

✨ We’re also looking for new volunteers!
If you’ve ever thought about helping with the carnival, whether that’s on the committee, lending a hand at events or supporting behind the scenes then this is a great place to start. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and community spirit.

🔗 How to attend:
The meeting will be held online. Anyone wishing to attend will need to message us or contact us directly for the meeting link.

Please feel free to share this post the more the merrier!

31/01/2026

Wassailing today, a little damp for the procession but still a great time was had by all.

29/01/2026

🍎🎶 Midsomer Norton Town Wassail, Sat 31 January 10am–3pm 🎶🍎

Midsomer Norton & District Carnival will be marshalling at the Wassail event this Saturday. Come and join us for this free, family friendly celebration of an old English tradition to bring good spirits and a bountiful harvest for the year ahead.

✨ What’s happening:
• Family crafts, face painting, music & workshops on the Market Square (10–12)
• Noisy Wassail procession through the High Street at 12pm
• Traditional Wassail ceremony, Morris dancing, folk play & live music in the Town Park
• Willow weaving, hot food, cider, apple juice & apple cake 🍏🍺

Dressing up is encouraged (ivy, green, bohemian vibes!). Wrap up warm and bring pots, pans, bells & whistles to help wake the apple trees 🔔🥁

The procession route is flat and suitable for pushchairs & wheelchairs.

Funded by WECA, Bath & North East Somerset Council & Midsomer Norton Community Trust.

Everyone welcome come and make some joyful noise! ✨🍎

29/01/2026

Celebrate the annual wassail in Midsomer Norton

Midsomer Norton residents and visitors are being invited to join in the town’s annual wassail on Saturday 31st January, a traditional celebration to encourage ‘good spirits’ and bless apple orchards for a bountiful harvest.
The event starts at the new Market Square on The Island, followed by a procession to the Town Park to make a traditional toast and 'wake up' the apple trees for a good year ahead.

The wassail celebration is free to attend for everyone and is being run by Somer Valley Rediscovered, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Midsomer Norton Community Trust.

Free activities on offer include face painting, live music, crafting and music family workshops at The Island from 10am-12pm. Costume such as ivy, green face paint, and colourful bohemian clothes is encouraged. People are also invited to bring along pots, pans, bells and whistles to make a hullabaloo and ward off evil spirits.
The official procession will begin at 12pm outside the Town Hall in the Market Square on The Island. Master of Ceremonies, Trevor Hughes, the Cam Valley Morris Men, and will lead the procession to the entrance of the Town Park.

The afternoon's entertainment in the Somer Centre garden will include the wassail ceremony, folk music, and Morris dancing. Nomads BBQ will be there with their food truck, with cider from Iford Cider and apple cake from Muffins also available.
The 2026 Wassail event is funded by West of England Combined Authority, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Midsomer Norton Community Trust.
Event website: https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/event/midsomer-norton-wassail/