Harpenden Town Council is delighted to announce that the 58th Summer Carnival will take place on Saturday 7th June, 12-6pm. This exciting event is always a well-supported community occasion, welcoming thousands of people to Harpenden’s vibrant Town Centre and Common.

Highlights this year include family entertainment by award winning Cha Char Chimps, world famous circus

performer Richard Filby and hooptastic hooler-hooper Angie Mack. The impressive Music Stage programme includes current hits, rock, pop, indie and original compositions as well as popular crowd pleasers from Sam Lewis, Threefold, Maida Cales and The Carnegies.

Funfair rides, inflatables, a bubble performer, archery, a climbing wall and so much more will be open throughout the day as well as a variety of exciting market stalls.

Food stalls this year include delicious BBQs, street food from around the world from Greek mezze to South African, vegan delights, smash burgers, pizza and so much more. Outdoor bars, situated by the Performance area and Stage, will complete the day. Back by popular demand frozen cocktails will be served!

Liam Stanbridge, Director of Mortgages at Turtle Mortgages, this year’s Principal Sponsors, said: “We’re thrilled to be the principal sponsor of the Harpenden Summer Carnival, especially as Turtle Mortgages was

proudly hatched right here in Harpenden just last year. With both of our directors having grown up in the town, our connection to the community runs deep, and we’re excited to give back and be part of such a fantastic local event.”

Cllr Beth Fisher, Harpenden Town Mayor said, “It is always wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves in Harpenden and we are really looking forward to hosting this fantastic event once again. The Summer Carnival is a real highlight of our events calendar which offers incredible free entertainment for all the family. Community events are so important for many reasons: they help us to support local businesses, bring vibrancy to Harpenden, and importantly help us to raise vital funds for local charities supporting people going through a difficult time. I would like to thank Principal Sponsors, Turtle Mortgages,

whose generosity allows us to host this exciting celebration.”

The Carnival is a huge fundraising event for worthwhile charities which this year includes the Town Mayor’s chosen charities Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline and the Kings Pantry and other good causes selected by the Round Table who also play a key role. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, stallholders, participants and visitors, money raised over the years has supported countless organisations.

Alongside the Carnival, Art on the Common will be situated on Harpenden Common outside Park Hall from 10-5pm. This is a popular event in support of Cancer Research and showcases over 60 local artists. The perfect chance to meet the artists and purchase pieces from a range of genres.

Further information

The event brochure, including site map and timings, is available to download from the Town Council website:

www.harpenden.gov.uk.  Visitors are encouraged to walk to the event where possible. Free parking is available at the Station car parks with grateful thanks to Thameslink, and there are additional Town Centre car parks operating pay and display.

Wrist bands for children and vulnerable adults will be available from the Town Council’s Information Tent near the Bull Road crossing.