THE streets of Wincanton were lit up by carnival on Friday (October 10).

Residents lined the streets for the procession, which saw dozens of carts, performers and more show off their creations for the 2025 season.

A spokesperson for the event thanked everyone who came out, and said the “efforts are very much appreciated” of all who volunteered and took part.

The results from Wincanton Carnival 2025 were:
Class 20 Majorettes: 1st Enigma, 2nd Ilchester Gems, 3rd Castle Cary Cygnets
Class 19 Trade: 1st Aaron Keirl, 2nd Hopkins Estate, 3rd Nine Springs Radio
Class 18 Vintage: 1st Aaron Keirl
Class 16 Anything Goes: 1st Jackson Gare, 2nd Storm George JCC, 3rd Storm George CC
Class 15 B Juvenile Masquerader (12-17): 1st Just Ed
Class 15 A Juvenile Masquerader (0-11): 1st Lily Langley, 2nd Beatrix Elson-Woodhouse
Class 14 Adult Masquerader: 1st Apollo CC, 2nd Roger Muspratt, 3rd ABC CC
Class 13 Juvenile Pair: 1st Cheeky Monkeys, 2nd Mini Star Delights, 3rd Jacob and Regan
Class 12 Adult Pair: 1st Krodie CC, 2nd Dee Gees CC
Class 11 Juvenile Group: 1st Ealson Juniors CC, 2nd Wincanton Primary School, 3rd Huntrix
Class 10 Adult Group: 1st Ealson CC, 2nd Wincanton Youth Football Club
Class 9B Small Trollies: 1st Pickles JCC, 2nd Frederick Churchill, 3rd Florence and Tuppence
Class 9A Large Trollies: 1st Higlets, 2nd Effie Bowring, 3rd AJ’s JCC
Class 8 Juvenile Motorised Group: 1st Just Dance
Class 7 Adult Motorised Group: 1st BOOBs Breast Cancer, 2nd Got Your Six UK
Class 6 Non VSO: 1st Frome CC
Class 3 Comic: 1st Cary Comedians
Class 2 Feature: 1st Kipling CC, 2nd Hot Rock CC
Class 1 Tableau: 1st Magnum
Special Awards
Best Dressed Driver: Magnum
Spectator Choice: Our Lady’s Primary School
Best Local: Just Dance
Best Masquerader Costume: Apollo CC
Best Cart Costume: Magnum
Best overall Costume: Apollo CC
Best overall Masquerader: Krodie CC
Best overall: Magnum

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Pictures by Charles Gervais/Both Hemispheres Photography