Great Dunmow Carnival

Saturday 20th September 2025

Time: 12 noon – 10pm
Where: The Recreation Ground, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6.

About the carnival

Each September, Great Dunmow hosts a family-friendly carnival which includes a traditional procession, show-ground events, a variety of stalls, delicious food and drink stands, a free evening concert and a stunning fireworks display.

Come and join us on Saturday 20th September 2025 for what promises to be a fantastic day out for the entire family.

The theme this year is 'Past, Present, Future: Dunmow Carnival Through Time.'

Entry to the Great Dunmow Carnival is free! However, we would ask that you make a donation towards the incredible local charities that we support.

2024 Charities

UTTLESFORD CITIZENS ADVICE

Uttlesford Citizens Advice is an independent, local charity. They provide free advice, information and advocacy to help people resolve the problems they face involving welfare benefits, housing, debt, money management, employment, immigration, consumer, and family and personal issues.

THE ALEXIA WILSON TRUST

The Alexia Wilson Trust provides help in the South Uttlesford area to people of all ages who are suffering hardship for numerous reasons including unemployment, illness and abuse. They help with providing white goods like washing machines and cookers, furniture and other household items like curtains and bedlinen.