STUNT men, morris dancers, BBC presenters, a parade and some 3,000 people will all descend on Eynsham on Saturday, July 2.

The annual Eynsham Carnival is in its 65th year and is promising a host of festivities for the whole family.

Julie Jordan, chairman of the carnival committee, said: “This is the main event of the year for Eynsham.

“The whole village comes together. Everyone just turns out and you wonder where all the people have appeared from.

“It is a family-orientated day and we have tried to put in lots and lots of different things so there is something for every age group.”

She added: “We always hope it will be better than the previous year, but it is the crowd that makes it.”

The carnival will kick off in traditional style, with the Eynsham Morris Men dancing in the village square at 11am.

Continuing the theme, the historic shirt race will take place at 12.15pm, with competitors racing in fancy dress between the village’s pubs.

CBBC presenters Ed Petrie and Naomi Wilkinson, who present children’s show All Over The Place, will compete in the race.

And, from 12.30pm, a parade featuring floats created by residents will wind through the village.

Leading the parade will be carnival queen Naomi Ganderton, 14. The Bartholomew School pupil was chosen for the role in March.

Following all this, revellers will move into Eynsham playing fields, off Oxford Road, where a host of activities will await them.

Stunt men Mark Stannage and his son Aaron will perform death-defying feats from 2pm, which will feature a high tower, mountain bikes and fire.

At 3.30pm, the Rockwood Dog Display Team will perform.

There will also be music, with the Breaston Highlanders Marching Band performing at 3pm and a jazz band playing throughout the afternoon.

During the event, a 100-foot marquee will host a craft fair.

There will also be a beer tent and barbecue.

Entry to the playfield events costs £4 for adults and £2.50 for children and OAPs, if bought before the day.

Tickets are available at Eynsham Post Office, Mill Street, and Evenlode DIY, High Street.

On the day, tickets will cost £5 for adults and £2.50 for children and OAPs. Under 5s will get in for free.