• Swindon & Wiltshire Social
• Friday May 9 2025

Malmesbury Carnival floats sponsorship idea to businesses

Business sponsors are being sought for the popular Malmesbury Carnival, which returns to the town this summer.

The carnival, which was started in the town over 100 years ago, offers a range of events for local people and for visitors from wider Wiltshire or elsewhere over the school holidays. Events already planned included:

• Open gardens – where local gardens are open to the public on Sunday August 3
• The scarecrow trail, which this year has the theme The Best of British, with scarecrows being displayed throughout the town
• A Petticoat Lane festival day (Sunday August 17) full of crafters, independent retailers, locally produced food and drink and entertainment.
• New for 2025, there are plans to hold a ‘Silent Disco’ and also a ‘Movie -Sing-a–Long’ – more details to be released soon.
• The Carnival Procession, which takes place on Saturday August 30.

“Our carnival is ‘by the community for the community’ and is entirely run by volunteers, so we are appealing for local businesses get involved in whatever way they can,” said Paul Overton, chair of Malmesbury Carnival Committee.

Last year, the range of events under the Carnival’s umbrella raised £26,438 and this was distributed in grants to 26 local charities and organisations. It’s hoped that this can be matched or exceeded this summer.

To find out about sponsorship opportunities contact jointheteam@malmesburycarnival.co.uk