Fringe Carnival 2026
The resplendent Fringe carnival float won third prize in its category and was brilliantly supported by Fringe performers both on and off the vehicle. Those who walked alongside the float sported fantastic Fringey costumes masterminded by artist Catherine Serjeant. On a delightful summer's day, our Fringe team and supporters did a great job collecting for the Well Dressing charities. With huge thanks to driver Andrew and Lomas Distribution for the vehicle and all their help preparing it. We are also grateful to G&R Leigh for providing hay bales and to all those who worked both on the day and in the lead up to the carnival to make our float happen. Thanks to our photographers: Dan Osborne and Moira Kean.
Preparations begin for the float (credit: Stephanie Billen)
The bare lorry starts to be transformed at Lomas Distribution's Waterswallows site with the help of Steph, Pam and Moira (DO)
The all important fringe for the Fringe (MK)
The famous Arts for All banner (MK)
Work continues on the float (DO)
A lot of space to fill! (MK)
The next day on Lightwood Road, many more hands bring the float to life! (MK)
A well earned prize certificate for the 2006 Fringe float, this year with a World of Fun theme in honour of World Fringe Day (MK)
Webmaster Dan decorates his bike (MK)
Catherine models one of her own fab designs! (DO)
Darcy Cassidy from The Pendleton Codebreakers aboard the float (DO)
The 2026 Fringe float sets off! (credit: Dan Osborne)
Darcy and performers on the float (DO)
Moira has her bucket ready (DO)
Catherine and 'Funny Onion', John Hobson on Carnival Day (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
Julie and Robbie meet the crowds (DO)
Julie seeks a little Fringe shade on Carnival Day! (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
Darcy Cassidy from The Pendleton Codebreakers aboard the float as it passes Buxton railway station (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
The Fringe float 2026 (credit: Dan Osborne)
The sun behind the webmaster (DO)
Man of mystery... (DO)
'Funny Onion', John Hobson with the float on Carnival Day (DO)
Buxton is out in force to greet the Carnival parade (DO)
Callum Sherriff from Sounds Immersive with the Fringe team (DO)
The float looking good from all angles (DO)
The float moves on... (DO)
The Carnival is a great opportunity to give out flyers (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
Fringe entries co-ordinator Pam meeting the public on Carnival Day 2026 (credit: Dan Osborne)
Blue skies for the Fringe float (DO)
Very photogenic! The Fringe float (MK)
Dappled in the sunshine (DO)
Performers' posters adorn the Fringe float (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
BIF meets the Fringe! (DO)
Fringe Marketing Officer Stephanie Billen staying cool! (DO)
Ian, Julie, Catherine, Callum, Ben Ventress (Pendleton Codebreakers), Pam and a certain Funny Onion... (DO)
The indomitable Fringe float (DO)
That mystery man again! (DO)
A welcome break for the hard-working team! (DO)
And on the move again... now down Burlington Road (DO)
The float advancing beside Pavilion Gardens (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
Julie leads the way... (DO)
Looking fab on Carnival Day (DO)
Still going strong (DO)
A lot going on including those international flags in honour of World Fringe Day (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
Under the hat, performer Charles Lloyd from Life of Charles engages with the crowd (MK)
Stephanie and Darcy Cassidy from The Pendleton Codebreakers aboard the Fringe's Carnival float (credit: Moira Kean 2026)
Our fab Lomas driver, Andrew (DO)
View from the float (MK)
All the fun of the Fringe at the Fair (credit: Dan Osborne 2026)
Moving on through the Fair (DO)
Steph feels the groove on the Carnival Float (credit: Moira Kean 2026)
Fringe Chair Ian Bowns aboard the Carnival Float (credit: Moira Kean 2026)
Catherine meets the Fringe goers of tomorrow (MK)
Darcey is still going strong! (MK)
A big wave from the float (MK)
Is the sky dancing too? (MK)
No rain but we were sprayed by water pistols! (MK)
The Fringe team meet crowds on the High Street (MK)
A Fringe wave to the fair goers on Carnival Day (credit: Moira Kean 2026)
A lively scene... (MK)
Keep it moving - the fun continues on Carnival Day (credit: Moira Kean 2026)
Julie and Callum with crowds on the Slopes (DO)
Charles Lloyd is a great dancer! (MK)
Pam has a full collection bucket! (MK)
The float in profile (MK)
A great World Fringe Day as well as Carnival Day! (credit: Moira Kean 2026)
On the home straight (MK)
Marketing Officer Stephanie has a breather (DO)
Ian H, Stephanie, Dan, Julie, Catherine and performer Callum beside the 2026 Carnival float (credit: Moira Kean)
Both on and off the float, Fringe supporters and performers did us proud on Carnival Day 2026! We haven't managed to picture everyone involved but we love you all!
