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The Carnival Community Day takes place on Sunday 6th July 2025 on the Common and is a vibrant celebration that brings together the entire town for a fun-filled day that you will surely remember.

With something for everyone, the event features the new and thrilling Great Ball Run, immersive medieval reenactments, live music, dancing shows, bustling markets, and a wide range of games and attractions. It’s a joyful gathering with a purpose—uniting the community while raising money for great causes.

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Events & Performances

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Great Ball Run

A large JCB will drop 1000 numbered balls down an obstacle course on Common Hill, Saffron Walden with the of the GREAT BALL RUN is to be first down the hill

Prizes award to the top places and the slowest ball!

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Mr Coverman

Get ready for a musical treat at the 8 Day Weekend! Mr Coverman and the Brown Paper Bag Trio are a three-piece live band serving up an irresistible mix of cover tunes – old and new, cool and cheesy, sing-alongs, and unexpected mashups.

Suffolk Swords

Suffolk Swords are a 15th-century medieval combat reenactment group based in the historic town of Ipswich and have members from all over East Anglia.

Walden Velo

The Walden Velo Carnival Gravel Ride is a fun gravel sportive on the byway, bridleways and back roads of North Essex.

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Tempos Performing Arts

Prepare to be amazed as the Tiny Tempos takes the stage! With over 150 talented young performers, Tempos Performing Arts will surely bring you a spectacular showcase of ballet, acro dance, street dance, musical theatre, and show-stopping choir performances.

LEGO teambuilding

Get ready, LEGO enthusiasts! 🧱 Join local LEGO expert Andrew Webb for a top-secret LEGO-building challenge that will put your creativity to the test!

Kate Plummer

The Kate Plummer School of Dance will bring elegance and artistry to the Saffron Walden 8 Day Weekend Carnival with a beautiful showcase of ballet, tap, and modern dance.

Arts and crafts market

Discover something unique at the Arts & Crafts Market! Featuring a wonderful selection of local traders and talented artisans, this pop-up market is the perfect place to browse handmade treasures, creative crafts, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

LiveWire Rock Academy

The Herts & Essex-based school of rock is turning up the volume at the Saffron Walden 8 Day Weekend Carnival Community Day!

SW Bouncy Castles

Saffron Walden Bouncy Castles is bringing ultimate inflatable excitement to Family Fun Day, with a fantastic range of bouncy castles, slides, and inflatables perfect for all ages!

Rodeo Bull

Ever dreamed of riding a bucking bronco but never quite made it to the rodeo? Well, saddle up, because your chance is here at the Community Day! How long do you think you can last?!

Saffron Walden Community Shed

From Cornhole to Table Golf, a selection of hand made games from the Saffron Walden Community Shed for everyone to enjoy and to gain bragging rights against your opponent!

Want to be a part of the Carnival Community Day?

We want as many groups, clubs and small businesses to be involved in our Carnival Community Day.

If you are interested then please reach out to us at outdoorevents@8dayweekend.co.uk

Outside Beer Garden

The fantastic 8 Day Weekend outdoor beer garden and ‘longest bar in Essex’ with a great selection from Adnams and other beverages will be open with a great selection of seating for anyone wanting to rest up whilst the family enjoy eveything that is on offer at our fantastic day out!

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Golf Day

Friday 13th June 2025

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Opening Night Party

Friday 4th July 2025

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90’s Mixtape

Saturday 5th July 2025

Link to: Walden Velo

Carnival Gravel Ride

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Community Day

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Great Ball Run

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Sundown Sunday

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Night at the Darts

Monday 7th July 2025

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Carnival Drag Bingo

Tuesday 8th July 2025

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Corporate Night

Wednesday 9th July 2025

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One Night of Queen

Thursday 10th July 2025

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TGIF

Friday 11th July 2025

Link to: Super Sports Day

Super Sports

Saturday 12th July 2025

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Mini Mashup

Saturday 12th July 2025

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Final Night Party

Saturday 12th July 2025

Upcoming Events

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Golf Day

Friday 13th June 2025

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Opening Night Party

Friday 4th July 2025

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90’s Mixtape

Saturday 5th July 2025

Link to: Walden Velo

Carnival Gravel Ride

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Community Day

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Great Ball Run

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Sundown Sunday

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Night at the Darts

Monday 7th July 2025

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Carnival Drag Bingo

Tuesday 8th July 2025

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Corporate Night

Wednesday 9th July 2025

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One Night of Queen

Thursday 10th July 2025

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TGIF

Friday 11th July 2025

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Super Sports

Saturday 12th July 2025

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Mini Mashup

Saturday 12th July 2025

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Final Night Party

Saturday 12th July 2025

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Family Friendly Events

View our family friendly events at the Saffron Walden Carnival 2025

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Carnival Procession

The Carnival procession has been a key event ever since the very first Carnival over 50 years ago and is the 2nd largest non-funded procession in the country.  Rumour has it that the procession can be seen from space, although we have yet to verify that!

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