North Petherton Carnival 2025: Full Results and Winners Announced

The North Petherton Carnival 2025 showcased spectacular talent and creativity as both Ramblers and Huckyduck Carnival Clubs continued their impressive winning streaks. These two clubs secured top honors once again during Saturday’s vibrant procession, mirroring their recent successes at Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, and Weston-super-Mare.

Ramblers Carnival Club wowed the judges with their miners strike-themed cart, “1912 – All Out,” earning them first place in the Open Feature Class. Following closely were Renegades CC with “Emerald City,” Gremlins CC presenting “Morning of the Dragon,” and Masqueraders with “Inventors (Tick, Tick, Boom!)” rounding out the top four spots.

In the Local Feature Class, Toppers CC’s “Joseph” took first place, while Pentathlon CC’s “Carnival of Shadows” claimed the top honor in the Local Tableaux Class. Huckyduck CC triumphed in the Open Tableaux Class with their creatively themed “Scarecrow Partea,” outperforming King William CC’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” and Wills’ “RMS Titanic.”

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Highlights also included Newmarket CC winning Best Comic Feature with “Ghost Chickens,” and Hillview JCC narrowly securing Best Juvenile Feature with “Jewels of Arabia,” just edging out Rubalo JCC’s “The Spirit of Christmas.”

Below is the complete list of winners from the North Petherton Carnival 2025:

Class 3 – Feature Mounted (Open):

1. Ramblers – 1912 – All Out
2. Renegades – Emerald City
3. Gremlins – Morning of the Dragon
4. Masqueraders – Inventors (Tick, Tick, Boom)
5. Harlequin – Ice Harvest
6. Lime Kiln – Dia De Los Muertos
7. Marketeers – The Magic Garden
8. Griffens – Hillbillies
9. Globe – Jester’s Haunt
10. Vagabonds – Elephant Graveyard

Class 4 – Feature Mounted (Local):

1. Toppers – Joseph
2. Westonzoyland – Celestial

Class 1 – Tableaux Mounted (Open):

1. Huckyduck – Scarecrow Partea
2. King William – Welcome to the Black Parade
3. Wills – RMS Titanic
4. Magnum – Flamenco Fiesta

Class 1 – Tableaux Mounted (Local):

1. Pentathlon – Carnival of Shadows

Class 5 – Comic Feature:

1. Newmarket – Ghost Chickens
2. 1+1 – Rumble in the Jungle
3. Luckington – R We There Yet?
4. Nunsford Nutters – Don’t Fly With Us

Class 6 – Juvenile Feature:

1. Hillview JCC – Jewels of Arabia
2. Rubalo JCC – The Spirit of Christmas
3. Marina Sydenham JCC – Noah
4. Next Generation – Intergalactic Circus

Class 7 – Groups of Masqueraders (Adult or Mixed):

1. Academy Of Carnival – One Short Day
2. Bridgwater Belles – Carnival of Color
3. Wilfs – A Slice of Somerset Mischief
4. Smandys – Steamriders of the Abyss

Class 8 – Groups of Masqueraders (Juvenile):

1. Rhythm Fever – The Way of Water

Class 9 – Groups of Masqueraders (Mixed):

1. ABC CC – Next!
2. Ealson – Lights, Camera, Action
3. Xtreme CC – Tractor Mayhem

Class 10 – Pairs:

1. A&A CC – Diego and His Bucking Bronco
2. Krodie CC – Bang Bang
3. Cuzzies CC – Jest Us 2

Class 11 – Single Masquerader (Adult):

1. Apollo CC – Dominus Temporis
2. Jacks CC – Jack’s Circus
3. Roger Muspratt – The Curse of The Spider King
4. AOC Adam Cox – The Bard

Class 12 – Single Masquerader (Juvenile):

1. Just Ed – Cat In The Hat
2. Robyn Ealson – Robyn Airways

The 2025 North Petherton Carnival was a memorable celebration of artistry, community spirit, and vibrant culture, honoring the hard work and dedication of all participants.