Hale Barns Carnival is to return this summer with a new location, bringing together the community for a weekend of live music and entertainment.
Taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, this year's event will be staged differently from previous years, with festivities centered around The Bulls Head on Wicker Lane rather than the traditional playing fields location.
The daytime carnival, which runs from 12-4pm on both days, will remain free to attend and promises an array of family attractions including a traditional funfair, Rob's Car Fest featuring iconic movie and TV vehicles, gift and craft markets, local food pop-ups, an inflatable world, and live music showcasing the best local talent.
The popular evening concerts will once again be ticketed events featuring award-winning tribute performances.
Saturday night's entertainment includes full band tributes to Roxy Music, Tina Turner, and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, performing classic hits like Le Freak and Good Times.
Sunday's line-up will bring the carnival to a close with tributes to British icons Madness and The Bee Gees, alongside an award-winning Dolly Parton tribute act.
Carnival founder and organiser Max Eden said: "After facing issues with staging the event on the playing fields last year, I am delighted that we have been able to find a way to continue to deliver the carnival for the community to enjoy, and can't wait for everyone to see what we have in store this July.
"We've got as much fun and attractions as in previous years, but just in a new location, which has meant we've been able to ensure the return of the Carnival to Hale Barns," Eden added.
Founded in 2016, the Hale Barns Carnival was established to provide a large-scale local event for all ages while raising funds for community causes. The event has played a significant role in making the long-awaited community hall a reality in 2023.
Over the years, the carnival has welcomed the likes of 10cc's Graham Gouldman, Rose Royce, Russell Watson, Martin Kemp, Katrina & the Waves and The Real Thing.
This year's event is supported by Benchmark Security, Howden Insurance, BeFibre, Manchester Airport and Full Circle Funeral Partners.
While daytime entry remains free from 12 noon until 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, evening tickets and premium table seating are now available for purchase at www.halebarnscarnival.co.uk.
