Rain did not dampen the spirits of the people who attended Axbridge’s Blackberry Carnival in its town square last weekend.

Weston Mercury: Axbridge Brownies Over the Rainbow, at the towns Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAxbridge Brownies Over the Rainbow, at the towns Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Hundreds lined up to watch the procession parade through the town on Saturday afternoon and there was plenty on offer to take part in during the day.

Visitors were invited to watch dozens of cart entries and walkers from the town and beyond on its route, including the Willy Wonka, cheerleading and Egyptian-themed groups who took part.

From last Thursday people could also take part in fairground rides in the square, including a jungle fun house, the ‘Orbiter’ ride, teacups and a hook-a-duck stall.

Cheddar’s firefighters also took part in the celebrations and awards and trophies were gifted to the winning entries.

Weston Mercury: The Showman at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe Showman at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Willy Wonka entry at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWilly Wonka entry at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Jets Cheerleaders at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONJets Cheerleaders at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Axbridge Guides Bugsey Malone entry at the carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONAxbridge Guides Bugsey Malone entry at the carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Cheddar Guides at Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCheddar Guides at Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Fun is had at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONFun is had at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: A Collection of Carmen Mirandas entry at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTONA Collection of Carmen Mirandas entry at Axbridge Blackberry Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)