15th March 2008-Easter Bonnet and decorated egg contest

This will take place on the Lawn on Easter Sunday 23rd March 2008, at 2.00pm.

Judges will be Kathy Luxton and her fiancé Andy Uglow, from the Herald Express, accompanied by our favourite Lady Mayor Cllr Rosalind Prowse, who's now infamous around the town for her hats, so much so, that she now sports the nickname 'HATS'.

7th March 2008.Royalty for 2008 announced.

21/02/08 - Family Disco / Royalty selection date announced - The fun of carnival starts in March this year when we will hold a family disco at Seasiders (formerly Dawlish Town FC's clubhouse) in Sandy Lane, Dawlish on Friday 7th March. The event will also incorporate the selection of the carnival royalty for this year. The age limits are Attendant: 9 - 11 yrs Princess: 12 - 13 yrs and Queen: 14 yrs +. All entrants must have either written parental consent or a completed entry form available from many places in Dawlish.