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Home > Fair > Shaldon Water Carnival makes a splash

Shaldon Water Carnival makes a splash

By Caroline King - July 27, 2013Posted in : Fair, Festival

Shaldon Water Carnival 2013 When: 3rd August 2013, 10am – 11pm

Where: Shaldon, near Teignmouth, Devon

£: Free

What is it?

Enjoy a unique day out for all the family on 3rd August with the Shaldon Water Carnival.  Now in its 53rd year the Shaldon Water Carnival is one of the most established events in the South West.

The fun on Ferry Beach starts at 10am with stalls, novelty games and competitions.  During the morning there will be a sandcastle competition and a crab collecting competition.  In the afternoon there will be a fancy dress parade from the school to the beach followed by a parade of boats.

Other entertainment on the day includes a magic show and a pillow fight.  The carnival will finish off with evening entertainment and a BBQ on The Green.

More info: www.shaldonwatercarnival.co.uk

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