Ventnor Carnival History Slideshow Tonight

Tomorrow night sees a very special event take place at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

Ventnor Carnival Queen: Selection DayIf you’re a fan of carnivals or local history, then this from Colin Elvers and Fay Brown on the history of Ventnor Carnival will be right up your street.

The event starts at 7pm and will cost you just Entry will cost £2 for an adult and £1 for children to enter, but don;t forget to save some cash for the raffle.

All proceeds are going to the Carnival Committee.

In the meantime, thanks to VentnorBlog Flickr Group member, Ventlindown, here’s some footage of the carnival back in the 1960s. Recognise anyone?

Image: 1973 Ventnor Carnival by Eric IW