Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Society
Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Society
  • 139 Rocks Park Road
    Uckfield
    East Sussex
    TN22 2BD
Uckfield’s long-running bonfire and carnival tradition brings together local residents, visiting societies and community groups for one of the opening events of the Sussex bonfire season.

🔥 What to expect

  • Annual children’s procession through Uckfield in the afternoon
  • Grand torchlit procession through the town in the evening
  • Visiting bonfire and carnival societies from across Sussex
  • Fundraising throughout the year for local charities and good causes
  • Opportunities for people of all ages to join the Society and get involved

Dating back to 1827, Uckfield Carnival was originally organised by local traders and now takes place on the first Saturday of September each year. Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Society continues the tradition under its long-standing “We Burn for Charity” slogan, with money collected on Carnival Day donated to local charities and good causes.

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