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We offer a range of carnivals, shows and events that offer free family entertainment for people of all ages, with details of our events available below:
For more information, please contact our team on (0115) 901 3601 or email arts&events@gedling.gov.uk
This year’s Arnold Carnival takes place on Saturday 19 June, 2pm to 10.30pm and Sunday 20 June, 11am to 10pm, at Arnot Hill Park, Arnold.
There’s big stage entertainment all weekend. On Saturday The Edwin Starr Band – The Team with Angelo Starr, a high energy Soul/Motown spectacular, will to get you up on your feet dancing the night away. Carnival favourites, The Bogus Brothers party band, will bring the carnival to a close on Sunday night.
The popular Dog Show starts takes place on Sunday 1.30pm, registration commences from 11.30am. This year there are six classes, which include most handsome dog, waggiest tail, most appealing eyes, prettiest bitch, best rescue dog and best condition.
If you would like to complete the registration form beforehand, please download a copy here (please note that class sizes are limited and a place is only guaranteed when the registration process has been completed on the day). Unfortunately, we cannot take registration slips before the Carnival. All proceeds will go to the Mayor of Gedling’s chosen Charity, Scout and Guide Groups within the borough.
All weekend visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of charity stalls, wander through the craft marquee and enjoy the food and drink court. Children will be kept busy with craft activities with the Gedling Play Forum and a children’s fun fair. Extreme Wheels BMX and Skateboarding team will be providing have a go sessions and mini competitions.
A full stage line up is available to download from the link below:
If you would like to perform at next year’s Arnold Carnival please send performance details (cd/contact info etc) to Events & Play Officer, Leisure Services, Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU before February 2010.
If you would like an application form for a Charity Stall, you must be a registered Charity. To apply for a craft stall, all goods must be made by you and not bought in. The organiser reserves the right to restrict categories to ensure a wide selection of quality goods. Please call (0115) 901 3714 for an application form.
All catering concessions are tendered for in January/February. If you would like to be included on the database for next year’s event, please provide full contact details to the above address.
For reviews of the 2009 carnival please visit our past events page.
This year’s Gedling Show will take place on Sunday 5 September, 11am to 6pm, at Richard Herrod Playing Fields, Foxhill Road, Carlton.
Plans are currently underway to secure central arena entertainment for this year’s Gedling Show. We currently have The Dako Flying Angels and Jan Prymaka’s fantastic Birds of Prey along with Trialsport GB, World Championship Winning Trials Display Team and hope to be able to announce additional entertainment over the coming weeks.
The Horticultural marquee will be open Friday (3 September) afternoon and Saturday (4 September) morning for exhibitors to bring and display their produce. Judging will take place in the marquee from 12noon on Saturday (4 September) and will be open to the public on Sunday all day, with free entry. If you would like to take part, please download the form below:
The classic car and motorbike show will start at 11am and show plaques will be presented by the Mayor of Gedling at 4.14pm. If you are a classic car/motorbike owner and would like to attend, please download the application form from the link below and return as soon as possible as places are limited.
The popular Dog Show starts takes place on Sunday 1.30pm, registration commences from 11.30am. This year there are seven classes, which include most handsome dog, waggiest tail, most appealing eyes, prettiest bitch, best rescue dog, best condition and fancy dress.
If you would like to complete the registration form beforehand, please download a copy here (please note that class sizes are limited and a place is only guaranteed when the registration process has been completed on the day). Unfortunately, we cannot take registration slips before the Show. All proceeds will go to the Mayor of Gedling’s chosen Charity, Scout and Guide Groups within the borough.
All weekend visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of charity stalls, wander through the craft marquee and enjoy the food and drink court. Children will be kept busy with craft activities and the popular rocket making and firing activity with the Gedling Play Forum, and a children’s fun fair. There will also be a youth sports area where young people can test their fitness lessons on specially designed equipment.
If you would like an application form for a Charity Stall, you must be a registered Charity. To apply for a craft stall, all goods must be made by you and not bought in. The organiser reserves the right to restrict categories to ensure a wide selection of quality goods. Please call (0115) 901 3714 for an application form.
All Catering concessions are tendered for in January/February, if you would like to be included on the database for next year’s event, please provide full contact details to the following address: Events & Play Officer, Leisure Services, Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU
For reviews of the 2009 Gedling Show please visit our past events page.
Temporary fairs are held in July and August at the following sites:
Annual bonfire evenings are held every November 5 at the King George V recreation ground, off Standhill Road, Carlton.
We organise play days for under 14’s to try new activities and express themselves through play, with more information available on our Play Days page.
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