Eddington Carnival

A celebration of community and culture

With a burst of colour, joyful energy, and a whole lot of community spirit, we’re proud to welcome the very first Eddington Carnival!

Taking place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, the Eddington Cricket Pitch will transform into a vibrant space, full of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, fitness and wellbeing sessions, delicious food and drink, and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate.

From interactive zones and funfair rides to LEGO building and crafting stations, there’s something to spark every imagination. The Knights Park by The Hill Group Stage will host a vibrant mix of local bands, dancers, and performers to keep the atmosphere buzzing all weekend.

Global flavours will fill the air, with food trucks and drinks vans offering tastes from near and far, while stalls showcase local charities, hobbyists, and community groups.

So bring the whole family, meet your neighbours, and join us for a packed weekend of fun, food, and festivity!

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Entry to the event is free, but we ask you to please register in advance so we can ensure the best experience for everyone.

EVENT DATES, TIMES AND LOCATION:

Saturday 13 September: 12pm – 7pm (with food, drink and entertainment running until 8pm)

Sunday 14 September: 12pm – 5pm (earlier closure than advertised due to strong winds forecast)

Eddington Cricket Field, Cambridge, CB3 1AA

WHAT’S ON

Live Entertainment from the Knights Park By The Hill Group Stage – Saturday 13th September

Compère Sammy Magic Magic

From 12:00 – DJ Crump

13:15 – 13:45 – Monkey Shanti (South Asian folk mashup band)

14:00 – 14:30 – The Buckleton Belly Dance School

14:45 – 15:30 – Marina Bush & Johnny Wright (feisty country)

15:45 – 16:15 – Rock Choir

16:30 – 17:00 – Ghost Carnival (folk and roots based duo)

17:15 – 18:15 – Cores Do Samba (unforgettable rhythms and melodies of Brazil)

18:30 – 20:00 – Mr Griff (Cambridge based funk group)

Live Entertainment from the Knights Park By The Hill Group Stage – Sunday 14th September

Compère Sammy Magic Magic

12:30 – 13:00 – Crumb & Bass (Children’s entertainment with music, props, bubbles, and dancing)

13:15 – 13:45 – Jill Bridger Dance (Youth dance)

14:00 – 14:30 – Sanskruti Cambridge (Indian dance)

14:45 – 15:15 – Crumb & Bass (Children’s entertainment with music, props, bubbles, and dancing)

15:30 – 16:00 – Coe Fen Rhythm Kings (dixie-infused jazz)

16:15 – 16:45 – Eddington Community Orchestra

Community Activities

• UK Education Garden/ First Class Learning providing a range of Asian themed activities including Chinese lantern showcase, kids’ dumpling workshop, and games
• Woodcraft Folk – Activities to demonstrate the diverse inclusive community, including crafts, games, singing sessions and face painting
• Curious Camera Obscura (Saturday only)
• Discover Cargo Bikes
• Cambridge Pentacle Magic club – Prepare to be amazed and baffled! Laughter and fun for all ages
• Friends of the Parish of the Ascension Burial Ground (Sunday only)
• Mobile Library (Sunday only)
• Community book and toy swap (Saturday only)
• Hands-On Pasta Making Experience (Saturday only 1pm and 4pm, fee applicable, book here)
• Field consulting (Saturday only)

Fitness and Wellbeing

• OptiMum – Pilates (2pm-3pm Saturday only – bring your own mat)
• R3FORM – Yoga and pilates flow (3pm-4pm Saturday only – no experience needed, just bring your mat)
• MittFit – Get active challenges (drop-in sessions between 12pm-2pm Sunday only)
• Ping pong table

Family Fun

• Funfair with rides including a Helter Skelter, Mini Wheel and Teacups
• The Durkan Homes Lego Station
• The Present Made Crafting Station
• The Knights Park Kick Zone
• Henna artist
• Community sandpit
• Bubble Fun
• Melody Bear Early Years Dance Class (2pm-2:30pm Sunday only)

Retail Stalls

• Melakai Crystals – healing crystals and jewellery
• FermenTABLE – water kefir and kombucha (Saturday only)
• Zozartz – home-sewn goods, cards and homewares (Sunday only)
• Ali’s Handmade Bracelets – individually crafted beaded bracelets (Saturday only)
• KM Designs – handcrafted,hand-painted, and personalised items (Saturday only)
• Hiro Ceramics – clay work inspired by the rich traditions and rituals of Japan
• Welded By TB  – bespoke, clasp-free jewellery that’s custom-fitted
• Dottidodah – resin gift items such as platters, coasters and glasses (Saturday only)
• Paper Crane Cambridge – fine stationery, greeting cards and notebooks
• Ceranna Designs – hand-thrown stoneware made in Girton
• Danni Cooks – a range of popular sauces including Pesto, Pomodoro, Arrabbiata, Cashew, Aji, and Chimichurri (Saturday only)
• Lampada Studios – handmade home furnishings (Saturday only)
• Essential Soaps (Sunday only)
• Nook & Cranny – Japanese gifts/ Aromatherapy (Sunday only)
• Iolla Cambridge – Eyewear

Charity and Community Stalls

• Wildlife Trust for Beds Cambs & Northants
• Pink Duck Race – A Breast Cancer Charity
• Karim Foundation (Sunday only)
• Engage with CamCRAG

Food and Drink

• JEZ Guyanese Cuisine – Hot Caribbean food
• Dapur CUK – Indonesian flavours
• Kuya’s catering – Filipino delights
• Papas Locas – Authentic Canadian poutine, fried chicken, and globally inspired loaded fries (Saturday only)
• Eddie’s Cafe – Tea, coffee and cakes
• Shelly Bakes Cakes – Vegan dessert bar
• La Pizzica – Gelato
• Granny Ma’s Bubble Tea
• Gentleman Jim’s Bar
• Candyfloss Art (Saturday only)

If you have an offering to share and would like to be part of the event, get in touch: eddingtoncarnival@gmail.com

SPECIAL THANKS

This event is funded by the University of Cambridge to showcase the active, vibrant and growing neighbourhood of Eddington. 

Thank you to Knights Park by The Hill Group, our headline sponsors for their support in making this event a reality for the community. Having won a medley of awards for its high-quality, innovative design and eco credentials, Knights Park by five star housebuilder The Hill Group offers an impeccable collection of modern homes where cutting-edge sustainability merges with captivating design and architecture. Occupying an enviable setting within the new district of Eddington, Knights Park has become a thriving new community that focuses on the first-class quality of life for its residents. 

Further thanks to our activity sponsors, Durkan Homes and Present Made, for bringing the LEGO and crafting stations to life, plus our community partners for their volunteering efforts.

Please note: Photography and filming will take place at the event

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