ILMINSTER Carnival returned to the streets of the town after two years and started with the children’s procession.

The Children’s Carnival took place yesterday, Saturday, September 24.

The parade started at the youth club then moved to East Street, Silver Street, Strawberry Bank, North Street, East Street and finished back at the youth club.

The Ilminster Carnival Committee shared the children’s carnival results this morning and also thanked everyone involved with the following message on social media: “Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s children’s carnival. It was great to be back.”

The main procession of the carnival, which this year celebrates its centenary, will take place on Saturday, October 1.

The photo gallery shows some photos from yesterday’s (Saturday, September 24) event.

All photos by Steve Richardson.

Here are the results shared by the Ilminster Carnival Committee.

  • Ilminster Children’s Carnival results 2022 Class 2 – Single entry 8 years old to 16 years old on foot 1st – Kai Newbery – Wanna Rock!
  • Class 3 – Pairs up to 16 years old on foot 1st – Lana & Mason Suckling – This is the Greatest Show
  • Class 5 – Group of 7 or more children on foot 1st – Ilminster Beavers & Cubs – Campfire’s Burning
  • Class 8 – Federation Class Single or Pair 1st – Flynn Newbery – Crazy Horses
  • Originality – Chard and Ilminster News cup: Kai Newbery – Wanna Rock!
  • Spirit of Carnival – Tony Goverd Cup: Herne View School
  • Best overall individual costume – Barbara Lee Cup: Flynn Newbery – Crazy Horses Most Colourful entry: Flynn Newbery – Crazy Horses
  • Overall Runner Up – Daido Cup: Lana & Mason Suckling – This is the Greatest Show
  • Overall – Chard and Ilminster News cup (taken from 1st prize winners): Flynn Newbery – Crazy Horses