A DOG SHOW, duck race, float parade and an aviation display - is what visitors and residents can expect and more this weekend at Haltwhistle Carnival's 30th birthday.

Starting on Saturday, July 8, at 10am there is a duck race from the Old Tyne Bridge, followed by a family fun dog show, hosted by posh paws, at 10:30am.

From that, there is a party on the field from 11am to 1pm. Entry for the party on the Carnival showground costs £3.50 and included refreshments, entertainer, face painting, bouncy castle and games.

Finishing the weekend, on carnival day, Sunday, July 9, crowds will gather to see the procession of floats at 12 noon from Avenue St. Meen and will be led by the City of Newcastle Pipe Band. 

The floats will be judged by ITV, Tyne Tees & Border News Tim Blackshall and will go past Eden Lawn, the railway, the metal bridge and turn left over the old green bridge to the show field.

Also on the day, there will be a fancy dress competition, Cumberland Wrestling and live music from The Guilty Pleasures & Ukulele Band, see Vintage Vehicles & Engines and a perfomance from Hannah Lucy School.

Cumbria Aviation Display, stalls and a petting zoo will also be included on the day. Plus a tea and beer tent.

One of the organisers, Jamie Pattinson said: "The committee are full steam ahead getting the final preparations together for this weekends comeback carnival and the carnivals 30th Birthday.

"We have got a great selection of Carnival floats that people are busy making which we can’t wait to see.

"The parade will start at 12 noon but from our new starting point at Tynedale Group Travel and taking our new route this year past the Railway Pub, up the west end, taking a left at the speed camera to the Carnival showfield.

"We have a range of entertainment for ages all afternoon on the showfield and we hope we are lucky with the weather!

"Any questions or enquiries people can get in touch with us on our Facebook page."

For anyone attending the events, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.