Grampound with Creed Carnival is held every year on the first Saturday of September. In 2026, it will be on Saturday 5 September.
A fete is held in the afternoon on the recreation ground and in the village hall, both situated behind the primary school on Fore Street.
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At 6 p.m. the main road is closed to allow the carnival procession to move out of the recreation ground and up Fore Street through the village. The road is then re-opened for a short while to allow the traffic queues to clear, then closed again before the procession returns back down Fore Street to the recreation ground. The event is always well attended by those participating in the carnival procession and by those watching. See examples of previous carnivals.
Carnival week from Monday 31 August
Monday 31 August, 7.30 p.m. Dolphin Inn
Horse racing night
A fun evening with 8 races plus an auction race. 50 pence bets. Food available.
Tuesday 1 September, 6 p.m. Bowling Club
Bowls Dash
Two separate competitions- Bowlers and Non-bowlers
£1 entry fee, burgers and hot dogs on sale plus bar
Wednesday 2 September, 6.15 p.m. Recreation Ground
Roger Paynter Memorial Match
Organised by Grampound Football Club, please come along and support the teams
Thursday 3 September, 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start in Village Hall
Quiz Night
Teams of up to 6 persons, £1 p.p. Bar open
Friday 4 September, 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start in Village Hall
Carnival Bingo
Run by the Bowling Club for the Carnival.
Fun evening for all, lots of prizes including cash, chicken dinners, raffle
Carnival Day, Saturday 5 September
Carnival Fete from 1 p.m.
Entry £1 p.p.
Children’s entertainment from Mark’s Ark animals
Bouncy castle, fairground rides, laser tag, giant lawn games
Stalls, including from village organisations, food vendors, Whip & Dip ice cream van, cream teas, coffee shop open, Bite Me street food - burgers, hot dogs, fries, Yan’s noodle van
Car boot sale from 1 p.m.
£5 per vehicle
Carnival judging at 5 p.m.
Procession starts at 6 p.m. enter on the day by 4.30 p.m. at latest or book in advance online
Prizes and trophies awarded in the recreation ground immediately after the procession.
Evening entertainment, music in the hall,
“The Tregony Teachers” from 8.30 p.m.
With bar of course!
Monthly coffee mornings:
Fundraising throughout the year for the Carnival
Coffee mornings are held on the last Saturday of each month in the village hall from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Dates for 2026:
Saturday 31 January, 28 February, 28 March, 25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August, 26 September, 31 October, 28 November (Christmas market)
Cakes, tea and coffee are available, all proceeds go to carnival funds. Plus a 50/50 raffle.
Come along with your friends, or come on your own and join other village residents and catch up on what is happening with the carnival and other goings-on in the village.
Carnival Chair: Charlotte Obie • Email Charlotte • Tel: 07798 906859