Racing camels at Chobham Carnival

Karen Neville

Chobham Carnival has it all on Monday, 5th May and it’s set to be out of this world!

Racing camels will be thrilling the crowds at this year’s Chobham Carnival, which is again vying to be the biggest community event of the year in the area, writes Rob Searle. 

Some spectacular attractions have been lined up for the bank holiday event including displays from elite dancers and skilled acrobats, with camel racing as the main arena act while local groups are planning their entries for the procession, which has Space as the theme. 

“Camel racing was much enjoyed when it featured at the carnival in 2012,” said carnival association chairman Tim Elwin. “We are sure they will be another big hit this year. 

“There is a myriad of options for creating some impressive procession entries, from depictions of the planets and UFOs to Buzz Lightyear and the International Space Station.” 

The carnival fete will also feature performances by the Rock Choir, St Lawrence School maypole dancers and Chobham Morris and a traditional Punch and Judy show. There will be a full-scale fun fair, dozens of stalls and sideshows and a large selection of food and drink. 

Tickets are on sale for the association’s May Ball on Saturday 3rd May which again features entertainment by the Pink Fish tribute band. Tickets, £45 pp, include canapés, a two-course meal, coffee and live entertainment. Tim added: “It’s a highlight of the Chobham social season and ideal for a group of friends to get together to make up a table.”