"MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC ! " THEME FOR 2010
We hope that everyone decorating premises and entering the carnival procession will join in the fun by thinking of a ‘Music, Music, Music’ theme to help make this a tuneful carnival.
Think about – musical instruments, composers, dance, opera, ballet, West End productions and last but not least, the cinema.
The theme is not compulsory but Music, Music, Music entries are more likely to catch the judges’ eye!
Carnival Village on Saturday 14th August - combines old favourites with some innovations. Alongside the stalls on Crag Path which sell an increasingly varied selection of goods there will be a traditional steam driven Galloper Ride. On the Green South of the Moot Hall there will be sideshows tombola and silent auction at the "Carnival Village" . There are some tremenous lots in the silent auction. View them here. The lollipop hunt will start at 2.30pm on the beach just north of the Life-Boat Station and the Tug of War for Aldeburgh clubs and pubs, will take place at 4.00pm on the green to the north of the Moot Hall.
Sunday 15th starts with a Car Boot Sale in King’s Field. Then the New Mini Marathon takes you, through countryside to Thorpeness and back along the sea front starting at 11am. For information in taking part in the Mini Marathon and a route map click here. The ever popular Punch and Judy shows will appear at 12.00 & 2.30, Children’s Land Sports at 3pm and the Egg Boat Race at 4.30. At 6pm a United Songs of Praise will end the day.
On Monday 16th the Fair weather rocket heralds a full day of carnival events starting at 8.30 with Swimming Races in the Sea, Children’s Land Sports at 9.30, and the Life-Boat Launch at 11am. The afternoon Carnival Procession which sets off at 3pm will be followed in the evening by the Carnival Queen’s will visit the Fun Fair then the High Street for entertainment starting at 6.45 with The Knots of May, Samba dancers, and the Band of the Prince of Wales's Division who, at 8.45, will lead the Chinese Lantern Procession to the beach where the day will be rounded off with a fantastic firework display.

To round off all the carnival fun there will be a BBQ & Disco at Aldeburgh Comunity & Sports Centre on Saturday 21st August from 7pm.

To find out more about all these events buy a Carnival Programme – they are on sale all over the town with free entry to a prize draw with every programme purchased. There’s also the opportunity in August to enter a ‘Spot the Window’ competition and Treasure Trail. So come along and don’t miss out!