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Glitter at the ready for Frome Carnival Family Fun Day

May 23, 2023
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IT IS that time of year again for carnival preparations to begin, starting with Frome Carnival’s family funday and dog show, on Saturday 3rd June at Victoria Park.

Join in the fun at 12pm to 5pm, where over 25 stalls for local businesses, groups and charities will be set up around the park. As part of the event this year’s carnival Royalty will be selected alongside the annual Bonny Baby competition and the fun family dog show.

Carnival Royalty will be selected at the event, in the following categories: Prince and Princess aged between eight and 12-years-old; Gran/ or Grandad; Ambassadors, aged 13 and upwards.

All entrants must reside within eight miles of Frome and be available for ad hoc events throughout the year, and the main carnival on Saturday 23rd September. Royalty remains in place until 2024 selection.

Frome’s bonniest baby will be selected in the categories of up to nine months and nine to 18 months. Organisers said, “The winning baby from each category will have a starring role in this year’s carnival procession.”

Babies must reside in eight miles of Frome and be available on Saturday 23rd September.

The Fun Family Dog Show will also take place with pets judged in the following categories; Best in Show and Reserve; Best Puppy under 12 months; Dog Judge Would Like to Take Home.

For more information search Frome Street Carnival on Facebook.

Pictured: Frome Carnival Fun Day 2022 – Baby Competition winners 0-9 mths-2nd place Eva Ashman Hale, 1st place Shanie-May and Third Elodie McEvoy.

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