What will be on at Prestwich Carnival this weekend?

The event, held in St Mary’s Park each year, is volunteer-run and will run on June 13 and 14.

In the park there will be a funfair, a mix of community, charity and commercial stalls, food and drink, free children’s activities, donkey rides and a charity dog show.

The Joseph Holt Grand Parade starts at 12pm on Sunday, June 14 and will see floats and walking groups from local schools and community organisations including Scouts, Morris dancers, fitness groups and even vintage vehicles.

Free activities for families include:

– Craft, art & candle making workshops
– Archery
– Tennis coaching
– Circus have-a-go workshops

Main stage acts include tribute acts such as Mr Tumble, Tina Turner and Robbie Williams.

On the community stage various local groups will be performing too.

There will also be a football tournament for children, archery and tennis coaching.

Throughout the weekend there will be donkey rides and children’s comedy shows too.

A wide selection of food and drink stalls will be at the carnival:
Really Good Food Company – Hot dogs
Really Good Food Company – Pizza
Really Good Food Company – Slush
Oppa Kitchen – Gyoza
La Petite Cafe – Dessert drinks and chocolate covered fruit
Fraser’s Fancies – Baked goods
Love Crepes – Hot fresh dessert crepes
Greek Station – Greek food
Greek Station – Fresh fruit juice
Mr Whippy’s Ice Cream Ltd – Ice cream and ice lollies
Chipstix – Spiral potatoes deep fried on a stick
The Maharana – Indian curries, bhajis and samosas
Festival Loaded Ltd – Loaded fries
The Doughnuteers – Handcrafted donuts and cronuts
Soul Shack – Caribbean food, jerk chicken, Curried Chicken, Curried goat, rice and peas and patties.
Mama Sue’s – Mama Sue’s brings superlative loaded burgers to the party.
Cartel Catering – coffee, tea and hot chocolate
1st Choice Sports – Sports trophies and clothing
J Star Academy of Performing Arts – selfie competition!

Community stalls will also be there:

Miss Make-Up – Face painting, glitter tattoos, hair accessories
Prestwich Gin – Gin based gifts
Justicia Fair Trade – Fair trade craft and gift items
GH Creative Design & Crafts – Framed acrylic pieces
Margi Rose Minerals – Minerals and crystals, both raw and polished.
Kope Kreations – Pretty drinkware & personalised items
Wild Paws Hub – Natural dog treats
Utility Warehouse – Save money on your household utilities – £20,000 prize draw!
Bella and Liz’s Scout Jamboree fundraiser – Handmade jewellery
8th Prestwich Scout Group – Tombola
Crafty Zen Creations – Laser engraved art and gifts
Paws On Training – Ethical, reward-based dog training
Independent Cat Rescue Prestwich – Lucky dip and spin the wheel in aid of cats in rescue
3D Foundry – 3D printed UKCA tested articulated animals, fidgets, sensory items & novelties.
Charlie Boy’s Barkery –  A premium range of freshly baked dog treats.
Rainbow Surprise – Henna stall.
Muse Places – Transforming a former shopping centre into a bustling new beating heart for Prestwich Village.
Baby Sensory & Toddler Sense Manchester – Multi Award Winning Baby Sensory classes. Early development through play for babies from Birth – 13 months.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) advise those attending the carnival to use public transport as there will be some road closures.

This includes closures for the carnival on Sunday:

• From 10am to 2pm Rectory Lane will be closed between Clarks Hill and St Mary’s Road.

• From 12pm to 2pm Bury New Road will be closed between Tesco Prestwich and Scholes Lane.