What to know ahead of the Soham Carnival

The annual carnival's returning to the Soham Recreation Ground on Sunday 5 May.

Now in its 71st year, the event is always popular and features a parade and activities.

It also supports fundraising for local charities, groups and associations as well as offering exposure for local businesses.

This year organisers are welcolming world record holder, Jez Avery and his amazing stunts. 

Visitors can see a thrilling display of wheelies, stoppies, drifting, doughnuts, precision driving, two wheel driving and the all new roll over quad.

Other highlights include:

Main Arena:

09:00-13:00: Heavy Horse Show
13:45-14:30: Judging of Parade Floats and Presentation of Prizes
14:30-15:00: Jez Avery Stunt Show
15:00-15:20: ACF Marching Band
15:00-15:40: Synergy Majorettes
15:40-16:15: Jez Avery Stunt Show

Skate Park Area:

10:30-16:00: Skateboard Workshop & Performance and Competition
11:00-16:00: Graffiti with Kilo: Workshops & Artwork Piece

Near the Pavillion:

11:00-12:30: Soham Comrades Band

The Music Stage:

12:30-13:30: Tia & Kev
13:30-14:30: The Anecdotes
14:30-14:45: KDD Theatre Productions
14:45-15:30: SVC Performs (Soham Village College)
15:30-15:50: Tzarina
15:50-16:50: Akimbo
16:50-End: DJ Greedy G