The famous Flaming Tar Barrels
Welcome to the official web site of the Ottery St Mary Carnival known worldwide as the home of the now famous Flaming Tar Barrels.
Ottery St Mary is a small town between Exeter and Honiton in East Devon.
Ottery Carnival is split into two parts; the first part consists of a procession of Tableaux and a grand firework display. The second part consists of the lighting of the annual bonfire and the carrying of lighted tar barrels through the streets.
November the 5th each year is the traditional day for the Tar Barrels and only changes when the 5th falls on a Sunday. The procession and fireworks are normally on the Saturday before the 5th of November.
