Name: French Boules Doubles Knockout Tournament
Start: 2026-07-31T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-31T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Recreation Ground

Community

Wild West Show and Walkabout

High-octane Wild West action — The show features walkabout cowboys, snap photos, and feel the thrill. The Wild West Show is a versatile entertainment that adds adrenaline, spectacle, and unforgettable moments to our event. Performed by technically proficient, highly trained professional stunt specialists, the show features fire whips, targeting on audience members and the biggest whip in the country, we are sure to make a bang at our event. We will also demonstrate amazing skills with lasso, gun spinning and knife throwing! This is the perfect family show, full of fun, danger, excitement, and plenty of audience participation. So polish up your cowboy boots and come join the hoedown!

Sat 25 Jul12:00Swanage Carnival

via Swanage Carnival

Community

Wild West Show and Walkabout

High-octane Wild West action — The show features walkabout cowboys, snap photos, and feel the thrill. The Wild West Show is a versatile entertainment that adds adrenaline, spectacle, and unforgettable moments to our event. Performed by technically proficient, highly trained professional stunt specialists, the show features fire whips, targeting on audience members and the biggest whip in the country, we are sure to make a bang at our event. We will also demonstrate amazing skills with lasso, gun spinning and knife throwing! This is the perfect family show, full of fun, danger, excitement, and plenty of audience participation. So polish up your cowboy boots and come join the hoedown!

Sat 25 Jul14:00Swanage Carnival

via Swanage Carnival

Community

Wild West Show and Walkabout

High-octane Wild West action — The show features walkabout cowboys, snap photos, and feel the thrill. The Wild West Show is a versatile entertainment that adds adrenaline, spectacle, and unforgettable moments to our event. Performed by technically proficient, highly trained professional stunt specialists, the show features fire whips, targeting on audience members and the biggest whip in the country, we are sure to make a bang at our event. We will also demonstrate amazing skills with lasso, gun spinning and knife throwing! This is the perfect family show, full of fun, danger, excitement, and plenty of audience participation. So polish up your cowboy boots and come join the hoedown!

Sat 25 Jul16:00Swanage Carnival

via Swanage Carnival

Community

Wild West Show and Walkabout

High-octane Wild West action — The show features walkabout cowboys, snap photos, and feel the thrill. The Wild West Show is a versatile entertainment that adds adrenaline, spectacle, and unforgettable moments to our event. Performed by technically proficient, highly trained professional stunt specialists, the show features fire whips, targeting on audience members and the biggest whip in the country, we are sure to make a bang at our event. We will also demonstrate amazing skills with lasso, gun spinning and knife throwing! This is the perfect family show, full of fun, danger, excitement, and plenty of audience participation. So polish up your cowboy boots and come join the hoedown!

Sat 25 Jul18:00Swanage Carnival

via Swanage Carnival

Festivals & Events

Carnival Procession

This is the moment many people wait for all year. The Highlight of Our Carnival A Spectacle Like No Other!! , "A Wacky Western in Carnival Canyon" is this years theme This is the moment when the whole town bursts into life with vibrant colours, joyful music, and infectious energy. Marvel at the dazzling floats and walking entries as they dance and sing their way along the 2½‑mile procession route (see the Carnival map for details). Find your perfect spot among the cheering crowds and prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable parade of creativity and community spirit. From intricate float designs to lively performances, every turn promises a new surprise. Don’t miss out on this spectacular celebration—come along and let the Carnival spirit sweep you away! Leading the way with pride and tradition, the Town Criers from Swanage and Wareham will herald the start of the grand procession, joined by the town’s emergency services. Floats roll by in a burst of colour, walking groups dance and wave, and music drifts through the town as friends and families line the route. There’s pride in every detail, from handmade costumes to carefully built displays. It’s loud, joyful and wonderfully inclusive. Whether you’re part of the parade or cheering from the pavement, you’re part of the atmosphere.

Sun 26 Jul16:00Swanage Carnival

via Swanage Carnival

Community

Around £4

French Boules Singles Tournament

French Boules, also known as Pétanque, is one of our longest‑running and most popular Carnival competitions. No experience is required — just gather your friends and family and enjoy a fun, relaxed contest with a chance to win a prize. Registration: From 12:00 (limited spaces available) Entry Fee: £4 per person (cash only) Weather Note: If cancelled due to bad weather, the event will take place the following day. Equipment: Boules are provided. If you enjoy today’s event, don’t miss our Doubles Knockout Competition on Friday — sign‑ups will be available then.

Tue 28 Jul14:00Recreation Ground

via Recreation Ground

French Boules Doubles Knockout Tournament

Location

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Wild West Show and Walkabout

Wild West Show and Walkabout

Wild West Show and Walkabout

Wild West Show and Walkabout

Carnival Procession

French Boules Singles Tournament