What is the Egremont Crab Fair & World Gurning Championship?
Every September this fun family festival takes place in Egremont, a picturesque market town in Cumbria, United Kingdom. It combines ancient and traditional activities with modern attractions in the most unusual way, attracting visitors from all over the globe.
Alongside craft stalls, an apple cart parade, dog and ferret shows, equestrian events, and fair rides you can see some crazy competitions with competitors trying to climb a greased pole and the very popular 'gurning' contest where participants try to make the most grotesque face!
Need to know
Tickets usually go on sale in June. Be sure to pay a visit to picturesque Egremont on Crab Fair day and enjoy the town's friendly atmosphere.
Did you know?
Egremont Crab Fair and Sports was established in 1267, which makes it one of the oldest fairs in the world.
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