There’s plenty going on at this year’s Carnival once again and this is just a small selection so, for full details, don’t forget to pick up your programme.
Procession around the village
The procession around the village starts around 11.30am and this year will be featuring floats with the theme ‘Continents’. We are expecting the usual variety of costumes, fancy dress and fun, so make sure you look out for us along the route between 11.30am and 12.45pm.
Water Orton Dog Show
New for 2018 and hosted in conjunction with Birmingham Dogs’ Home, we are proud to present the Water Orton Carnival Dog Show.
Anyone can enter their prized pooch and there will be three classes: Handsome Dog, Beautiful Bitch and Golden Oldie (8 years and over). The winner of each class gets a doggy goody bag. There will also be a trophy for Best in Show.
Guest of Honour, Simon Davies for TVs ‘The Voice’
We are delighted to welcome local lad Simon Davies as our Guest of Honour this year, most recognisable from his recent appearances on tv’s The Voice where he was mentored by Tom Jones.
With a soaring falsetto and soulful voice complemented by his soothing playing. Simon’s distinguishable sound will resonate and engage with a range of audiences, young and old.
Simon judging the floats, fancy dress and bonny baby competition and will of course be singing in the main arena at 1.45pm.
Circus Sensible
Circus Sensible will be here once again this year. Their Circus Skills Workshop will be taking place all day providing great entertainment for children and adults alike. Skills include juggling, plate spinning, beginners stilts, diabolo, devilstick, poi, hula hoop, chinese ribbons etc. And of course, it’s all FREE!
Dance & Gymnastics Displays
We welcome back Diverse Dance Academy too (1.30pm) and Nouveau Theatre School (2.50pm) who will be performing dance displays. Coleshill Gymnastics Club (2.20pm) will once again be putting on a fantastic gymnastics demonstration.
Stalls & Attractions
This year’s stalls and attractions include:
• Burgers & Hot Dogs
• Circus Sensible Workshop
• Mary Ann Evans Hospice
• Eclipse Falconry & Ferret Racing
• Mary Ann Evans Hospice
• West Midlands Woodturners
• Heartley Vintage and Retro
• Water Orton Churches Together
• Water Orton War Memorial
• Royal British Legion
• North Warks Neighbourhood Watch
• Little Red Robin Crafts
• Orton Manor Nursing Home
• Concrete Lady
• Claire’s Jewellery and Accessories
• Gracie Bella’s Boutique
• Chambers Estate and Letting Agents
• Water Orton Utd Penalty Shoot Out
• Bus Bar
• Birmingham Dogs Home
• Birmingham Greyhound Protection
• Toys of Character
• Chez Jacey – crêpes
• Old Salts Rugby Club
• Lily Creations
• Ninja Nibbles
• Emily Jenkinson – Foil Prints
• Against Breast Cancer
• Milkshake Shack
• Red Coffee Cart
• Sona Foods
• Cookies and Noodles
• Marie Bell – Avon Product
• Carlicious Catering & Events
• Troop Aid
• Neighbourhood Watch
• Carnival Tea, Coffee & Cake Stall
… plus a few surprises!