Par Carnival

04/06/2026

Thank you to all that have supported us and shown interest in having a stall at our Fete this year.

⭐️ We are now Fully Booked! ⭐️

Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday 12th July 😁

⭐️ Fete Stall Bookings - Now OPEN! ⭐️

Are you interested in having a stall at this years Fete?

This years Fete will be on Sunday 12th July at the Ship Inn Par and we are now taking bookings for stalls - come and be part of the day!

We love to see a variety of different stalls, from craft stalls and jewellery, toys and trinkets, to games and activities, we want to give local businesses an opportunity to show off their products and services to the community!

We would love for you to come along, be part of the day and showcase what you do.

You MUST book in advance to secure your spot, we have limited availability and will be unable to take bookings on the day.

To book, please send the following details to [email protected] or drop us a message!
• Your name/organisation
• Contact telephone number/email

Please Note:
Having a stall is FREE however, we kindly ask for a prize donation towards our grand draw later in the year.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any food vendors or car boot type stalls this year.

30/05/2026

🥇 Children’s Sports Evening! 🏃‍♂️

Join us at St Blazey Cricket Club for an evening of children’s sports events, the event is open to all children up to the age of 11.

The clubhouse will be open for refreshments throughout the event. 🥤

⭐️ Only £1 per child to enter! ⭐️

21/05/2026

Did you know? 👀
Anyone can enter the carnival procession, and best of all… it’s FREE to enter!

Each year we welcome a fantastic variety of entrants and 2026 is already shaping up to be a showstopper!

It’s amazing to see our community’s creativity in full swing so why not get involved, whether your on your own, with a group or part of an organisation, get involved and become part of the procession.

Interested? Come along to the health centre car park on Saturday the 18th July and see us at the registration tent.

16.45 - Registration
17:30 - Judging
18:30 - Procession Leaves

For those that enjoy a bit of competitiveness, our 2026 classes are as follows:

Walking Under 12 Years
Walking Over 12 Years
Walking Mixed Groups
Walking Youth Organisation
Walking Adult Organisation
Visiting Fairy Queen
Visiting Fairy Queen Group
Visiting Carnival Queen
Visiting Carnival Queen Group
Best Decorated Skateboard/Scooter
Best Decorated Royalty Vehicle
Best Decorated Animal
Best Decorated Lorry/Commercial Vehicle
Best Decorated Vehicle/Trailer
Best Classic Vehicle

The important bits….
🔴 You MUST register at the registration tent on the day, you cannot join the parade without registration.

🔴 You are welcome to use a vehicle/trailer but you must have the correct level of insurance cover to use in a carnival, the vehicle must also be licensed and legal for use on the public highway.

20/05/2026

🎊 🎉 The Main Event! 🎉 🎊

🗓️ Saturday 18th July | 18:30

Grab your spot along the route and watch the carnival procession go by!

The procession will leave the health centre at 18:30, travelling around the one way system and back to the health centre.

🅿️ FREE Parking 🅿️
If your planning to drive FREE Parking is available in the events field just off of moorland road!

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🚆 Arriving by Public Transport? 🚌
Both trains and buses run frequently, and stop right next to the start of the route!

Please Note: Road closures will start taking effect from 18:00!

16/05/2026

🦆 The Duck Race is back! 🦆

A fun, family-friendly event with prizes for the fastest ducks, will your duck swim to glory?

Bring a picnic or grab something from the chippy and have dinner on the canal bank!
If you don’t fancy that, Nets Nosh Snacks will be with us serving hot food too! 🍔

Pop along and be sure to have a quacking time, you would be quackers to miss it!

10/05/2026

🏍️ ⭐️ Par Carnival Vehicle Show ⭐️ 🚗

Do you have a classic/vintage vehicle?
Something weird and wonderful? Or just want to show off your pride and joy?….. then come and be part of the show!

This years vehicle show is a little different! 👀

Instead of having the show as part of our Fete, we are incorporating it into the carnival on Saturday the 18th of July and would love for you to bring along your vehicle, and be part of the day.

Along with being entered into our best of show
competition, participants will also get the option to lead the carnival procession, setting off at 18:30!

Interested in taking part?
⬇️ More details below⬇️

🟢 The show starts at 14:00 in the running track field (Moorland Road Entrance),
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🟢 You must register upon arrival at the Par Carnival tent in the running track car park
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🟢 No booking required, just come along, register and enjoy the day!

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/05/2026

⭐️ Fete Stall Bookings - Now OPEN! ⭐️

Are you interested in having a stall at this years Fete?

This years Fete will be on Sunday 12th July at the Ship Inn Par and we are now taking bookings for stalls - come and be part of the day!

We love to see a variety of different stalls, from craft stalls and jewellery, toys and trinkets, to games and activities, we want to give local businesses an opportunity to show off their products and services to the community!

We would love for you to come along, be part of the day and showcase what you do.

You MUST book in advance to secure your spot, we have limited availability and will be unable to take bookings on the day.

To book, please send the following details to [email protected] or drop us a message!
• Your name/organisation
• Contact telephone number/email

Please Note:
Having a stall is FREE however, we kindly ask for a prize donation towards our grand draw later in the year.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any food vendors or car boot type stalls this year.

08/05/2026

⭐️ Our Grand Fete Returns……… ⭐️

But this year, with a difference!

This year the Ship Inn Par are kindly hosting! Supplying a selection of delicious food, plenty of seating, hot and cold drinks and their fantastic homemade cocktails! 🍔 🍹

Come along for a fun filled day, stalls, food, drink, live music, children’s activities, a children’s entertainer and more!

We will also be crowning our new 2026 Carnival Queen & Fairy Queen! 👑

🅿️ Plenty of FREE parking is available on site!

29/04/2026

2026 Par Carnival Program

The Carnival Team has out sourced this years carnival program design and advert collection to chaos media /digital the parent company of chaos radio. They will contact you, collect and assist you with your advert for this years program but they will not ask for any payment for the advert/ insertion or fees as all advert insertion fees will be processed by lesley the par carnival treasurer as per usual at a later date.
Additional artwork and advert designs if required etc is to be arranged between yourselves and chaos digital and may incurr an artwork fee.

Steve Roberts [Chairman]

Thank You

29/04/2026

🛑 Road Closure Volunteers Required 🛑

Do you have some time free between 18:00 & 19:30 on Saturday 18th July?

We are looking for volunteers to help with the road closure points throughout the procession route, you will still have a great view point of the whole procession and full training will be given.

Anyone is able to volunteer but you must be aged 18 or over.

If you’re able to help drop us a message!