Stone Carnival Week will return from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June 2026, with organisers now inviting businesses and community groups to get involved.
The annual event, a long standing part of the town’s calendar, raises money for local charities while bringing residents together for a week of activities and entertainment.
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are now open, with organisers keen to hear from local firms who would like to support the week and promote their services at the same time.
Programme delivered to 10,000 homes
As part of the sponsorship offer, businesses can be featured in the official carnival programme, which is delivered to more than 10,000 homes across Stone.
Organisers say this provides a direct way to reach households in and around the town in the run up to the week itself.
They also point to the footfall generated by carnival events, with thousands of residents and visitors expected to attend activities across various locations during the nine day programme.
Who can take part
Carnival organisers are inviting a broad range of groups to take part in 2026.
This includes local charities and fundraising groups, artisan and craft traders, food and drink vendors, community organisations, small businesses, retailers, sports clubs, emergency and health services, education providers and other organisations with a connection to Stone.
Details of sponsorship packages are available from the carnival team. Businesses interested in finding out more by completing this form, or you can email sponsorship@stonecarnival.org.
Stone Carnival Week 2026 runs from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. Further announcements about specific events and activities are expected in the coming months.
