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Teams wanted for fun challenge at 2025 Mold Carnival

Teams wanted for fun challenge at 2025 Mold Carnival

Leader Live23-05-2025
Mold Town Council's carnival committee is calling on local businesses, groups, clubs, pubs - and everyone in between - to get involved in their It's A Knockout challenge.
The carnival takes place on Sunday, July 6, at Maes Bodlonfa Park, and this year promises even more fun with the return of this wacky, action-packed team competition inspired by the classic BBC show.
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Think inflatable obstacles, silly costumes, foam, water, and big laughs. Gather a team of 10 adults, bring your energy, and compete for the title of Mold Carnival Knockout Champions 2025!
How to Enter:
• Pre-registration is required - no entries on the day.
• Team size: 10 adults (18+ only, minimum height 1.4m)
• Entry fee: £150 per team
• Team limit: Only 18 teams can compete, so don't delay, enter today!
• Duration of games: Approx. 3-4 hours
It's A Knockout inflatable Photo: Knockout Challenge Limited
Jane Evans, Mold Town Council's events and community engagement officer, said: "Mold Carnival is always a brilliant day out for all ages. This year, we wanted to bring something a bit different, and nostalgic, to the event to get the community involved.
"I loved watching It's A Knockout growing up - it looked so much fun. So we're inviting teams to enter the competition, all teams can also join in the carnival parade pre game; wear fancy dress or your logo'ed T-shirts and make some noise as the parade makes it's way through the town onto the carnival fields, really make a day of it.
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"Bring your supporters, your banners, and your best game face and join us for a fantastic day of fun, laughter, and community spirit - and see if your team has what it takes to be crowned Mold Carnival Knockout Champions!"
Jane added: "It's A Knockout is just one part of a fun-packed carnival day. Highlights include: The Football Association of Wales inflatable football festival. Special appearances from Transformers Bumblebee and Optimus Prime, crazy science workshops for kids. Popular entertainer DJ Cookie, back for his 14th year - supporting the event free of charge.
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"We will have live performances, character visits, community entertainment, and even a visit from the Army and closing the carnival stage this year will be popular local band 50Hertz."
Entry to the July 6 carnival is completely free.
To get involved, request an It's A Knockout entry form or learn more about Mold Carnival, contact: events@moldtowncouncil.org.uk or call 01352 758532 (Option 3)
Sponsorship packages are also available for businesses, contact events@moldtowncouncil.org.uk or call 01352 758532 opt. 3 to find out more.
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