Cromer Carnival 2013
Cromer Carnival week
(Activities/ events may have admission costs.)
Saturday 17 Aug, 2013
CARNIVAL FIELD
07:00
Carnival Car Boot Sale
10:00-16:00
Norwich and Norfolk Medieval Association - Living history programme with demonstrations and 'come try me' activities for children. Further details can be found on their website at www.14century.co.uk
10:30-12:00
Broadland Dog Agility
Showing off their dog training skills.
12:00
Trix 'n' Stix Drum Group
13:00 onwards
Motorbike Extravaganza - Come along and see BSA, Harley Davidson, Honda Goldwing, Triumph and Royal British Legion Riders.
13:30 to 15:30
Holt Dog Training Club - Novelty Dog Show
CARNIVAL MARQUEE:
09:00 to 15:00
Craft Fair
10:00 to 13:00
Antiques Valuation - It's time to rummage through your attics folks and bring along your small items for an informed valuation by a local expert from Keys.
11:00 to 18:00
Cromer Carnival Mini Beer and Cider Festival - Ten real ales for you to taste, including Carnival Ale and cider, all supplied by Elgoods.
AROUND THE TOWN
14:45
Car Treasure Hunt
Starting at Amazona Zoo, follow clues and directions to the finish at the Carnival Field, Runton Road, Cromer.
EVENING
AROUND THE TOWN
Live music - Kenny Lee / Hustlers - Cromer Social Club
Live Music - Freeload - Giovanni's
Live Music - Hot Smoke and Danger - The King's Head
Disco / Karaoke - The Wellington
Live Music - Brickred Cardio - The White Horse Inn
19:00 to 22:00
Family Night - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road
An evening of fun with Dave Doughnut, presenting a show full of magic, comedy, balloon modelling and audience participation. Great fun for everybody! Also, music and games for all the family with Sounds Sensation. Come along and enjoy!
19:30
Concert with The River Falls Saxophone Quintet - Parish Hall, Church Street, Cromer
The River Falls Saxophone Quintet (RFSQ) hails from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, in the Heartland of the Midwest USA.
Sunday 18 Aug, 2013
CARNIVAL ARENA:
13:45
The Squeegees - A local music duo playing music from the 60's 70's and 80's!
14:15
Bonny Baby Competition
The winners of the above classes will go through to try to win the Tom Bolton Memorial Plate.
14:45
Knobbly Knees Contest - Back by popular demand. Here's a competition just for the chaps, so children grab your Dads, Grandads or Uncles to find Mr Knobbly Knees 2013!
15:15
Glamorous Grandmother Competition - Calling all Grandmothers. Have you got what it takes to be our Glamorous Gran 2013?
15:45
Children's Carnival Fancy Dress Parade - This popular event is open to all children up to 13 years of age.
The winners from each class will go forward for judging to find the overal winner of the Robin Seeley Memorial Cup.
CARNIVAL FIELD:
10:00 to 16:30
Custom and American Car Show - Come and see one of the largest gatherings of American, custom and classic cars in Norfolk.
12:30
Gymkhana
CARNIVAL MARQUEE
11:00 to 18:00
Cromer Carnival Mini Beer and Cider Festival - Ten real ales for you to taste, including Carnival Ale and cider, all supplied by Elgoods.
13:00 to 15:30
Dale - A talented local artist. Just sit back, enjoy a relaxing drink in the bar and enjoy the music!
AROUND TOWN
10:30
Carnival Church Service - Saint Peter and Saint Paul's Church
A special Carnival service at Cromer Parish Church. Miss Cromer and her attendants will be pleased to welcome you there
11:30
Dale, a talented local singer, singing Michael Buble - Pier Forecourt
12:15
Crowning of Miss Cromer 2013 - Pier Forecourt
15:30
East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs - East Beach
IN THE EVENING
AROUND THE TOWN
DNA Karaoke (from 15:00) - Giovanni's
Karaoke with Warren - The King's Head
Grumpy's World Famous Free Quiz (20:00) - The White Horse Inn
18:30
Charity Football Match - The Veterans v Heart Radio - Cromer Town Football Ground, Mill Road
19:00
'Sunday at Seven' - Cromer Parish Church
This popular time of praise with the Rev Dr David Court and members of Cromer Parish Church.
19:00
Wine Tasting Evening - Carnival Hospitality Tent, Runton Road
Come along and relax with friends, enjoying paté, bread, a complimentary glass of wine and chocolates for the ladies from Digby's Fine Chocolates.
Canapés served throughout the evening, kindly made by Dorothy Sanders and Pat Weddup.
PLEASE NOTE: This event sells out very quickly, so buy your tickets soon!
19:30 to 10:30
Wrestling - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road
A First for Cromer Carnival, an evening of family fun wrestling brought to you by the World Association of Wrestling!
Monday 19 Aug, 2013
AROUND TOWN
10:00 to 16:00
Pitch and Putt Open Championship - The Meadow Pitch and Putt
10:30
Children's Sports - The Meadow
15:00
Best Dressed Waiters and Waitresses Competition followed by the Waiters and Waitresses Race - Pier Forecourt
IN THE EVENING
-AROUND THE TOWN
(TBC) - Giovanni's
Football Quiz in Aid of RNLI - The King's Head
White Horse Curry Night - The White Horse Inn
19:15
Carnival Quiz Evening - Community Centre, Garden Street (former WI hall)
19:30
Line Dancing - Pier Forecourt
19:30
Race Night - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road
Tuesday 20 Aug, 2013 – Family Fun day
An abundance of events taking place during the day, in and around the Carnival arena.
- AROUND THE CARNIVAL ARENA
Doc Spinoff circus workshop
Face painting
Hair braiding
Mister E Magic Magician
Norwich and District Star Wars Club
Seal and Bird Rescue
Silly Lilly's Meet and Greet Characters - Peppa Pig, Spiderman and Spongebob Square Pants
Tricky
Woodforde's Horse and Dray
999 Show - Come along and meet the Police, Fire, Ambulance, Lifeboat and Coastguards (subject to service commitments)
CARNIVAL ARENA
10:00
Woodforde's Horse and Dray - Meet Derek Spanton and his team, including Shire Horse 'Acle Ryan' (Herbie)
10:45
The East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs - Be amazed by these 'gentle giants' as they perform for us
11:15
Jez Avery
12:00
Freefall
12:45
Cromer Cluster Samba Band
13:15
The East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs - Be amazed by these 'gentle giants' as they perform for us
14:00
Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps - One of the oldest, independent youth marching bands in the country.
14:30
Marlene's School of Dance
15:00
Jez Avery
- CARNIVAL MARQUEE
Craft activities - Drawing, painting, gluing, sticking and making, including participation from the Sticky Earth Café in Cromer.
Mr Jugglefun - Circus workshop
Razz the Clown and Auntie Pearl - Magic, prizes, balloons and lots more
AROUND TOWN
The Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps - will be playing at various venues around the town on Tuesday morning.
11:00
The Carnival Queen and Attendants will be visiting Benjamin Court and Halsey House, followed by a visit to Cromer Hospital.
IN THE EVENING
AROUND THE TOWN
Carnival Darts Team Finals - Cromer Social Club
(TBC) - Giovanni's
This Ground Moves (formerly The Soviets) - The King's Head
19:00
Life Saving Demonstration - By the North Norfolk Life Saving Club
19:00
Fine Cigar and Port Evening - Carnival Hospitality Tent, Runton Road
19:45
Bingo - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road
20:00
Carnival Band Concert - The Norwich City Concert Band - Cromer Parish Church
20:45
Darts Competition - Team Finals - Cromer Social Club, The Croft
Wednesday 21 Aug, 2013 – Carnival Day
PARK AND RIDE
On Wednesday 21st August 2013 (Carnival Day) there will be no parking facilities within the carnival site, even for car pass holders.
By kind permission of Mr Benjamin Cabbell Manners, there will be a free car park facility with a charged bus ride from Westgate, Holt Road, Cromer (A148), with coaches running all day, including during the procession.
- TRAVELLING BY CAR
· North Norfolk District Council car parks at The Meadow, Cadogan Road and Runton Road will be open
· Car park charges at The Meadow and Cadogan Road will be as normal
· Runton Road car park will be manned by Council staff who will be collecting a daily parking fee and allocating spaces for parking
· Your co-operation with the car park attendants will be appreciated
Please note that if you have not left the car park before 18:30, you will be unable to leave before the procession has completed the town circuit. When you leave the car park you may be directed away from the town centre by the police, until the town centre is clear.
If you wish to leave early, you are advised to use the Park and Ride car parking facility.
There is additional parking at Amazona Zoo, Hall Road, Cromer, which will be open from 17:00 on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August 2013.
CARNIVAL FIELD
Cromer Carnival Committee welcomes you to the celebrations at Runton Road.
A Carnival Day with a great atmosphere for all the family to enjoy. There will be a funfair, stalls, food stands, bar and all sorts of refreshments. Come along and join in the fun!
CARNIVAL ARENA
10:00
West Lancs Dog Display Team
10:45
Out on a Wing Falconry
11:20
The Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team - The White Helmets
12:00
The Blades
12:20
Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps - Escorting Miss Cromer 2013
13:00
Woodforde's Dray
13:30
Out on a Wing Falconry
14:15
The Princess of Wales Freefall Parachute Team - The Tigers
14:40
The Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team - The White Helmets
15:15
West Lancs Dog Display Team
16:00
The Wildcats
- CARNIVAL FIELD
09:30 onwards
Static displays open. See the Emergency Services in static displays, come along and meet the local Police, Fire, Ambulance, Lifeboat and Coastguard services, subject to service conditions.
AROUND TOWN
Royal Party and Invited Guests Breakfast
10:00
Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps - Henry Blogg Gardens and Cromer Parish Church, Church Street
10:15
Presentation of Prizes - Henry Blogg Gardens, Church Street - Prize giving ceremony for many of the various competitions, organised in support of Cromer Carnival.
CARNIVAL DAY PARADE
17:00 onwards
Carnival Parade Assembles - Carnival Field, Runton Road
18:15 to 18:45
Judging of the Floats and Fancy Dress
19:00
Cromer Grand Carnival Parade
Through the Town via Runton Road, Prince of Wales Road, Hamilton Road, Church Street, Mount Street, Louden Road, West Street, Beach Road and returning to the Runton Road car park.
20:45
Live Music - Johnny Romance and the Lovers - Carnival Field, Runton Road
IN THE EVENING
Live Music - Bernies Midnight Shift - Cromer Social Club
Carnival Party Night - Giovanni's
Live Music - Nighttrain - The Wellington
The Brilliant Jon Alex (Throughout the afternoon and after Carnival parade) - The White Horse Inn
Thursday 22 Aug, 2013
10:30
Family Putting and Open Bowls Competitions - North Lodge Park, Overstrand Road
14:00
Party on the Lawns - Evington Lawns, Runton Road
14:00
Trix 'n' Stix Drum Group Workshop
14:00
Uncle Rodney's Punch and Judy
14:15 onwards
Razz the Clown and Friends - Circus skills workshop
15:00
Picnic on the Lawns
16:00
Crab Dressing Competition (Adults only)
IN THE EVENING
Club Bingo (Eyes down at 19:30) - Cromer Social Club
Carnival DNA Karaoke - Giovanni's
Seafood, to include crab dressing demonstration and ale matching - The King's Head
17:30
Carnival Fun Run - Pier Forecourt, The Promenade
18:00
Carnival Field Opens - Carnival Field, Runton Road
18:30
Remote Controlled Helicopter and Aircraft Display - Carnival Arena, Runton Road
19:00
Assembly of Illuminated Procession - The Meadow and Meadow Road
19:30
Assembly of Illuminated Floats - Meadow Road
19:30
Display by Cromer Fire Brigade - Carnival Arena, Runton Road
20:15
Live Music - Drop the Clutch
20:30
Illuminated Parade - to Carnival Arena, Runton Road
21:15 (approximately)
Grand Fireworks Display - Carnival Field, Runton Road
Friday 23 Aug, 2013
09:15
Children's Talent Competition - Preliminary Heats - Pier Pavillion Theatre
10:30
Crab Catching - Cromer Pier
14:00
Walking Treasure Hunt
IN THE EVENING
Rock and Roll Night with T J Jeffrey - Cromer Social Club
DNA Karaoke - Giovanni's
Live Music - Audio Junkies - The Wellington
20:00 to 01:00
Carnival Fancy Dress Dance - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road
Cromer Carnival welcome The Yow Yows!
Fancy dress judging will start at 22:00
