Lions Club of Tavistock
Serving our local community since 1976

Our carnival programme is now live! Every household in Tavistock and the immediate area will receive a copy delivered by the Lions by early July, but if you're impatient to see what's in it, just click here

Tavistock Carnival is fast approaching and the Lions Club, which organises the event, is delighted that more organisations have become involved this year. TaviFringe kicks off the festivities on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July with its Music Festival at various venues around the town. The Drawn to the Valley four day Summer Exhibition in Butcher's Hall is also being staged during Carnival starting on Wednesday 16th July and on the same day, Stannary Brass Band, Blowzone and the Inner Tube of the Rubber Band will be performing in the Carnival Concert in the Parish Church. Tavistock Athletics Club are organising its usual Town Relay Races on Thursday 17th and a Fun Run at the College on Carnival Saturday. There is an invitation to all singers, groups and comedians to go along to the Trout 'n' Tipple pub for an Open Mic night on the Thursday 17th or join the Petanque Tournament that evening.

The final two days Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th are filled with music, market stalls and entertainment in the town centre with a Classic Car Show in the Guildhall car park Saturday 19th and a fun fair on Sunday 20th, the day of the Grand procession, the theme for which is 'Tell us a Story'. In a break from previous years, there are no classes with just one entry being judged 'Best in Procession' and with up to four Highly Commended entries.

The Lions believe that the programme offers something for everybody and is very grateful to those traders and companies that have advertised in the programme and sponsored some of the activities so do come and enjoy the 10 days of festivities and help the Lions raise money for local good causes and charities.