Revellers heading to carnivals on the East Devon and Somerset circuits this autumn will miss seeing Ipplepen’s float after the village pulled out of this year’s events.

Ipplepen Carnival Club said its float would not be ready to participate due to limited time and manpower.

‘While this is disappointing, it’s the right decision given current circumstances,’ a spokesperson from Ipplepen Carnival Club explained.

The volunteers hope to have the float ready for Christmas events and fully finished for the 2026 carnival season.

Ipplepen Carnival Club has won numerous awards for its float in previous years.

The Carnival Club is encouraging anyone interested in helping out or getting involved to attend the club’s annual general on Monday November 24.