Wem Carnival

Wem Carnival This is the Official page of Wem Carnival which takes place on the first Saturday of September each year. Parades at 13.30 & 19.45 which is illuminated.

The Carnival was first held in 1911, used as a way in which to commemorate the Coronation of King George V. That procession consisted of the members of Wem TT Band, the local Scout troupe, members of the U.D.C. masters and pupils of the near-by Grammar School, British School and National School, the Friendly Societies (in their full regalia, including their banners) and the areas parishioners and townsfolk in fancy dress. This was followed by sports events and a dance on the Castle Field, and entertainment at the Cricket Pavilion. The evening consisted of a procession, which was by torchlight, and a Cycle Carnival. From that day to the present, interest in the Carnival itself has meandered, some years fully focused on it others it was neglected completely. Through wartime and the 60s its popularity sunk for obvious reasons, but was revised fruitfully in 1978 - and has continued every year subsequently, with the original format of the 1911 Carnival still in use to this day.

As well as the wonderful people that help keep the carnival running, a number of local businesses also help us no end, s...
08/09/2026

As well as the wonderful people that help keep the carnival running, a number of local businesses also help us no end, so thanks to...
- Trevor Pye Transport, BRD Logistics Shropshire, Rowlands Transport, Tim Rutter Haulage Ltd, Cool Running Shropshire Ltd and D.R & F.A Ford Transport for providing vehicles and drivers for our floats
- Seasons Florist for yet again organising the awesome Odd Article window competition (& those who decorated their windows!)
- Ian Cliff Garden Machinery - Est 1984 for providing generators
- PG Skips Ltd for providing our bins
- Shropshire Council Street cleaning team
- CRF (UK) Ltd for the Carnival Royalty vehicle
- Ben Young from Robinson & Young for the end vehicle and lending us a trailer for the weekend
- Grayt Wellness Centre for allowing us to use the gym for some vital radio equipment
- Co-operative Food Wem and Wem Town Hall for allowing us to sell our programs and raffle tickets
Thanks all, you are amazing!

Another thank you and shout out to Sue Holliday and Katie Wilcox for your generous donation of £400 from the Car Boot sa...
07/09/2026

Another thank you and shout out to Sue Holliday and Katie Wilcox for your generous donation of £400 from the Car Boot sales you have run this year...this is very much appreciated!

Another carnival day has been and gone. We had amazing weather, packed parades, the Gala Field was buzzing and are very ...
07/09/2026

Another carnival day has been and gone. We had amazing weather, packed parades, the Gala Field was buzzing and are very grateful for all of you who came out and supported us.
We need to mention a whole host of people who gave up their time, worked their socks off and made it all happen. So a massive thank you, in no particular order, to:
- All the local volunteers and councilors who acted as road closure marshals
- Matt Hudson and Paul Johnson for helping us co-ordinate so much on the day
- Robert Shingler for helping massively over three days
- Mel Sims and Mandy Roberts for helping staff our field entry gates
- Leo Bateson, Beth Fleur and Lucy Gilchrist for their help on the field on Saturday
- Katie Carter for the incredible cakes that kept us all going
- Our coin counting army on Sunday
- Our litter pickers on Sunday; Leo Bateson and Katie Smith
- Carl Clutton and John Ralphs for their litter picking efforts on Saturday
- Our amazing committee...small but mighty, each putting in 20-30 hours over the weekend!
- Beano, Chloe Gray, Rebekah Parker, Tom Parker and Pat Beddoes for their support
- Last but certainly not least, all of the amazing people in the parade; on floats, walking groups, fancy dress, vehicle drivers, coin collectors etc., we can not do all of this without you, and you really came out in force this year
Of course there are a number of local businesses who help us greatly too...we will give them a shout out tomorrow!

Here are the results for this year's carnival!Thank you to everyone who took part in the parade, the standard just keeps...
06/09/2026

Here are the results for this year's carnival!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the parade, the standard just keeps on rising year after year ❤️

Please bare with us…we are busy tidying, clearing, litter picking and coin counting.We will post the carnival judging re...
06/09/2026

Please bare with us…we are busy tidying, clearing, litter picking and coin counting.

We will post the carnival judging results etc. later today.

Thanks all!

Please bear with us…we are busy tidying, clearing, litter picking and coin counting.We will post the carnival judging re...
06/09/2026

Please bear with us…we are busy tidying, clearing, litter picking and coin counting.
We will post the carnival judging results etc. later today.
Thanks all!

We hope you get some lovely photos of the Carnival...if you are posting them online, please tag us in your postsFacebook...
05/09/2026

We hope you get some lovely photos of the Carnival...if you are posting them online, please tag us in your posts
Facebook; Wem Carnival
Insta; wemcarnivalofficial

FEELING HUNGRY...😋Come and see us on the Gala Field we have lots of great food traders for you:- Ice Creams & Deserts; ...
05/09/2026

FEELING HUNGRY...😋
Come and see us on the Gala Field we have lots of great food traders for you:
- Ice Creams & Deserts; Super Whip Ice Cream Vans
- Fresh-baked Pizzas; Mortzarella
- Sweet & Savoury Crepes; Le Chariot - Crepes
- Hot Drinks & Pasties; Riverbanc
- Caribbean Food;
- Slushy & Sweets; SugarRush UK
- Hog Roast; Farm Hog Roasts -Pig/Beef/Lamb Roasts
It all looks and smells so good 😜

OUT OF OFFICE!!!All of the Carnival Committee members will be rather busy all day, so if you have a question, we may not...
05/09/2026

OUT OF OFFICE!!!
All of the Carnival Committee members will be rather busy all day, so if you have a question, we may not be able to get back to you...
- Why not check back on our recent Social Media posts as your question may be answered there?
- Take a look at our FAQs on our website here; https://www.wemcarnival.co.uk/faqs
- If you really do need us, visit us at Carnival HQ in the Scout & Guide hut, opposite the Swimming Pool
Thanks all

WEM CARNIVAL - WHAT TO EXPECTPARADES - Two parades, starting at 13:30 and 19:45 PARADE ROUTE - Starts on Pyms Road, then...
05/09/2026

WEM CARNIVAL - WHAT TO EXPECT

PARADES - Two parades, starting at 13:30 and 19:45
PARADE ROUTE - Starts on Pyms Road, then on to Summerfield Road, Station Road, Aston Street, High Street, Lowe Hill Road and back to Pyms Road
ROAD CLOSURES - The parade route, and roads leading on to it will all be closed for safety. Roads will be closed up to 30 minutes before the parade starting, and will re-open in stages around the town when the parade has passed and it is safe to do so. Please respect the closures and instructions of our marshals, to ensure we can keep the event safe for everyone
GALA FIELD - The Gala Field (near the Swimming Pool) open from 13:00 with loads of stalls, music, dance, entertainment and food & drink available. £1 entry per person (free for children 5 & under), please come down and take a look!
To donate online, please click here - https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QO1E5YL0
For further information, see our FAQs here - https://www.wemcarnival.co.uk/faqs

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