Brackley Community Carnival
is the largest one-day event held in the town and falls on the second
Saturday of June. The day begins when the noisy and colourful procession
made up  of
walking and motorized floats accompanied by marching bands makes
its way from the Sawmills at the north of the town via the Northampton
Road into the Town Centre. With roads closed specially for the event
spectators line the route and a large crowd gathers in the Town
Centre to cheer the floats in.
Situated in the heart of the town just off Market Place the grounds
of Magdalen College School St Johns Site provides a spectacular
location for an afternoon of family entertainment. As well as providing
a stage for local performers the Carnival always boasts a line-up
of leading arena acts with something for all tastes and ages. Combined
with a host of charity and commercial stalls, food outlets, funfair
rides, a bar, teas by the WI, a six a-side football competition,
exemption dog show, bouncy castles and many other attractions Brackley
Community Carnival makes a great family day out.
The Carnival is organised by a group of volunteers under the umbrella
of Brackley Community Events Ltd. As well as the Carnival they also
organize a Christmas Parade to coincide with the Town Council Carol
Singing and arrange the French and Italian markets that visit the
town annually. In 2008 they also launched a Festival of Food to
focus on local food producers.
All these events rely on the hard work of a small number of dedicated
volunteers, the support of the local business community and schools
and the people of Brackley and the surrounding area. If you would
like to get involved at any level or have an idea for an event in
the town please contact the organisers either via the Town Hall
or through their website at www.brackley-carnival.co.uk
Brackley Soap Box Derby Held
every year on the first Sunday of June. This is a fun and action
packed afternoon which is always well supported by members of the
public. The Soapbox Derby started as a prelude to the Carnival and
Music Festival anyone can enter by making a very basic Kart or a
very high tec one, you are only limited by your imagination. Following
a safety inspection the karts are started from a ramp and run in
heats, the timing is fully automatic. The Entry is limited to only
30 Karts so remember to register early. Entry forms and rules are
available at the Town Hall. www.brackleynorthants-tc.gov.uk
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