​‘Bon Voyage to Hereford River Carnival’

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We are sorry to announce that HRC 2025 will not be taking place on Saturday 17th May as planned, and that the organisation is in the process of winding down.

 

Like many other outdoor events and festivals, we have not been able to stay afloat in the current financial climate. The combination of rising costs and reduced funding has brought the event and, ultimately the organisation to a close. To say we’re sad is an understatement.

Hereford River Carnival became Hereford’s largest free community event and since it was re-floated in 2014 has brought thousands of people together in celebration around the River Wye.

 

The event regularly saw over 10,000+ attendees across the street carnival, river procession and the main event on Castle Green Bishops Meadow. It was a platform that provided opportunities for local groups, organisations, local independent businesses, artists, musicians & performers to shine.

Hereford River Carnival also ran programmes and projects throughout the year which supported some of our communities most vulnerable members to participate in free, fun and creative activity.

 

‘We’d like to thank everyone who has been involved over the years, of which there are too many to name. Your dedication, enthusiasm, creativity & hard work is what made the event so special and unique to Hereford year after year. We’re proud beyond words of what has been achieved.’

HRC Directors