The theme for the 2008 Carnival is 'World of Machines'.

The Committee has plenty planned for the day for all age groups and we hope you will all come along and support the event and enjoy the day.

The day will start from 11am when the procession will leave Brackley Sawmills. The procession will be led by Banbury's Town Crier Anthony Church, Brackley's new Town Mayor and Mayoress and the Carnival King and Queen. The Army Cadet Corps of Drums, Banbury Air Squadron Band and the City of Coventry Corps of Drums will also be taking part. We also hope to have many walking and motorised floats in the procession including some vintage vechicles and a tank.
The procession will make it's way from Brackley Sawmills at the north end of town, along the High Street and into Brackley's Town Centre to Magdalen College School St Johns Site.
Once the procession has made it's way to the Carnival site at 12 noon the gates will open and the fun starts!

Throughout the day there will various entertainments for everyone to enjoy. Among the acts confirmed so far are the Amazing Globe of Death, this show is performed within a 5m special spherical metal cage. The riders will perform precision stunts and heart-stopping manoeuvres on their motorbikes, it's not to be missed!! Adams Axemen, their demonstations show the skill of a lumberjack or a forester, including some springboard chopping and crosscut sawing, then there is the 360 Degree Show where Nik Robson will perform some amazing stunts on his BMX bikes and Unicycles. You may even see him on a Penny Farthing during the day. Also making his way around the Carnival site during the day will be Topper. He is a mix 'n' mingle entertainer and will be performing juggling, riding small and 6 foot unicycles, ballon modelling, stilt walking and much, much more.
Back by popular demand is the Fun Fair, the Miami Trip and the Mirror Maze will both be here again, along with a new ride called Meteorite, the Spinning Tea Cups and other childrens rides will also be here for the littles ones. The bungee trampoline, bouncy castles and quad bikes will be here too. There will be performanes during the day by local dance groups and the bands.
The annual Football Competition and Car Pull will both be run throughout the day and during the afternoon will be the dog show, so bring along your 'four legged friend' and he may be may win a prize!

The lady's from the WI will serving tea and cakes throughout the day and there will be a bar and plenty of refreshment stands, ice cream and candy floss available, plus all the charity and trade stalls for you to look around.

Entrance to the Carnival is by programme ticket and wrist band only. These will be availble before the day for £3.00 or for £4.00 on the day. Under 16's are free. These will be availble from May.