This year, the ever popular Town Show and Carnival is being held at Burys Field in the centre of Godalming.  As in previous years there will be losts of interesting stalls, exciting entertainment, plenty of live music and enough refreshments to keep the entire family happy.

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As well as the activity on the field, the Show will be the detination for the carnival.  The theme for this year's carnival is "Carnival".  We aim to see elements of Carnivals and Mardi Gras from around the world incorporating the best of Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans, The Carribbean, Venive and Notting Hill.  Awards will be given to the best float, the best walking group the best individual costume and, for this year only, the biggest costume.

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The Town Show and Carnival has a serious side to in addition to the fun.  Over the years, many thousands of pounds have been raised for local charities; over £5,000 in just the last two years.

There are plenty of opportunities for local businesses to get involved and share in the Show's success.  The 4000+ copied of the Show Programme are distributed locally in advance of the event and offer cost-effective exposure for advertisers.  We are also looking for sponsorship for the signage aroung the site - contact the Show Chairman for details.

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The Godalming Town Show is THE annual event in the town's year, last year held on Saturday 6th June 2009 on the Bury’s field.  The show started at midday with a carnival processing through the town, with local groups and businesses providing taking part in the spectacle.   The theme for this year’s carnival was  “Countries of the World”.

The Arena hosted the “Above and Beyond” trapeze show along with a bouncy castle, coconut shy, refreshments and all manner of other events. .  This is where most charities and organisations in Godalming hold a stall to raise their own funds and to inform the public of services they provide. 

On a glorious sunny day, thousands flocked to Bury Fields to join in the fun of the fair and help Godalming Round Table to raise funds for local causes.  Over 15 groups particpated in the Carnival that wound its way from Farncombe to the arena with the 'Heroes' theme producing some very clever ideas for the floats and walking groups.
The arena acts kept people entertained and the Mayor, Dr Paul Rivers through himself into the spirit, with slots in the stocks and trying out the many stalls

The 2006 event was on the Bury's Field from 1.00p onwards to about 5.30pm because of the glorious weather people stayed longer than ever before.

Entertainments and lots of different stalls were present to

entertain the family.   

The  Spectacular Knights of the Crusades display a mock fight between good and evil knights. Children were invited to become Squires for the knights.

Village Maidens were needed too.  Audience participation was required!!!

Daniel Cordell provided a fabulous display of talented wood carving.  He started off with a bit of wood and then he began to chainsaw.

He cut some more

Look at the finished product.

Peterkin the Fool was mingling around the field on the day creating havoc with his funny goings-on! 

The Town Show took as its theme the topic of "Energy" in celebration of Godalming's Centenary as the first town in the World to have electric street lighting.