CARNIVAL WEEK - 2nd Week of August

During the past 30 years, Combe Martin Carnival week has earned many superlative comments of endorsement from a nationwide following who make the annual pilgrimage. The week offers a wide variety of family-orientated fun, with the Carnival Parade as its highlight. During the second week of August it is an event not to be missed!

The week starts with the crowning of the carnival queen and includes the huge main parade, wheelbarrow race, raft race, live music and events for all ages. The main parade is always an evening of excitement and fun, attracting thousands of onlookers and featuring a long procession of colourful and imaginative floats. The floats, varying in size, theme and history, are what make the Combe Martin Carnival stand out from others. These include many from local businesses and villagers and some, like the ‘Uncle Tom Cobley’, which have been entered into the parade since 1911. The parade starts at the top of the village for judging and finishes at the seaside where the party begins. Carnival week concludes on the Friday night with a spectacular fireworks display.