Carnival 2026 is ready to throw Woodley's biggest party! The annual carnival brings our community groups and businesses together in Woodford Park (Memorial ground) for the biggest outdoor event in Woodley town's calendar.

The Carnival comprises of stalls from charities and local groups, free participation attractions, a funfair, an arena full with acts from local groups, food outlets and the Carnival Bar.

SEE ON THE FIELD

• the Dog Show, brought to you by Holistic Hounds - head to get involved to enter your canine
• the Classic Car Show, brought to you by Hants and Berks Motor Club
• the Flower Show, brought to you by Woodley Flower Club
• JAC Outreach farmyard, bringing a range of animals, including ponies!
• fantastic displays from local enthusiasts
• our roaming attractions bringing bubbles, movie characters and stilt walkers to the field
• the incredible Falcon Display and Show thanks to Trademark Windows
• For younger visitors we had three FREE participation attractions thanks to our Headline Sponsors.
• Go for a bounce around the Inflatable World thanks to Woodleys Estate Agents
• Take on the Inflatable Assault Course thanks to Woodleys Estate Agents

Local community groups also provided over 80 stalls for you to explore, maybe you tried your luck on a tombola or human fruit machine, had a go on a bungee run, purchased cakes and crafts, joined a club or signed up to be a volunteer for a community charity.

Fancied an adrenaline rush? Maybe you headed over to our Carnival Fairground and take a ride on the dodgems, waltzer, ferris wheel and more.

COMMUNITY ARENA PERFORMANCES

At the heart of the Carnival field, our main arena is always bursting with activity from our local groups with a range of singing, dancing and acrobatic displays for you to enjoy. Performance timetable will be announced nearer the day.

The popular Carnival Evening Concert is one big party in the park full of community spirit and fun. It's family friendly and laid back. Set up your deck chairs, enjoy the atmosphere and have a good old boogie!

With the stalls and attractions from the afternoon carnival packed away there is ample space and time for you to enjoy a picnic in the park, or you can treat yourself to some excellent food from one of our hot food concessions before the bands start playing.

LINE-UP

Four exciting local bands will take to the stage and have you dancing 'til dark before our firework finale lights up the sky, bringing to a close another successful Community Carnival. Topping the bill will be the fabulous Vintage Sound Collective, bringing Soul, Disco and Funk to the stage, supported by The Highwasters with their Ska, Two-Tone and Funk tunes and Piston Broke, who open our concert at 6.30pm with Rock, Pop and Soul.

For the full programme of events, click here.