The Farnham Carnival, an annual extravaganza filled with vibrant colours, joyous music, and a strong sense of community, is set to entertain the residents of Farnham once again in 2023.  This year, the carnival, which takes place on Saturday 24 June celebrates The Wonderful World of Books with the town thronged with colourful fictional characters from across the ages, from Oliver Twist and Alice in Wonderland to today’s classic favourites such as Harry Potter, Tracey Beaker and the Gruffalo.

The carnival starts with a Fayre in Gostrey Meadow (running adjacent to the Wise & Co building) then moves to a parade through the town where participants are encouraged to use their enthusiasm and creative flair to reflect the theme.

Wise & Co's sponsorship, alongside that of other local sponsors helps to enhance the overall carnival experience, allowing the organisers to expand and diversify the event, introducing new attractions, entertainment, and activities for people of all ages to enjoy.

Mark Dickinson, Partner at Wise & Co comments:

“As a respected local business with deep roots in Farnham, Wise & Co (part of the Shaw Gibbs group) has a long-standing commitment to supporting the community it calls home. By investing in community events such as the carnival, Wise & Co aims to contribute to the quality of life for the people of Farnham and demonstrates our belief in the power of community engagement.

Personally, I also enjoy being a judge at the carnival and I am looking forward to see how the entrants choose to depict the wonderful world of books theme this year”