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Egremont Crab Fair 2022
16th September-17th June 2022
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Address: Egremont
Venue: Main Street
Website: www.egremontcrabfair.com
Egremont Crab Fair and Sports was established in 1267, which makes it one of the oldest fairs in the world. It combines ancient and traditional events with modern attractions in a unique way, attracting visitors from all over the world. Events start at teatime on Friday with a free concert Dancing In The Street. Main Street comes to life again on Saturday morning with the Apple Cart being the spectacle at 12.30pm. Then follow the crowds up to the Crab Fair Field to check out all the local producers, take a look in the craft marquee, foodhall marquee, watch the sports, dog shows, equestrian events, ferret shows and much more. The kids will love their very own kids arena with lots of fair rides, mobile zoo and other star attractions, if its music you enjoy get up to Crab Fest and dance into the night. The climax of the Crab Fair happens on Saturday evening from 6pm in Egremont Market Hall featuring local entertainers, a junior talent competition, traditional horn blowing and hunting/comic songs and then the world-famous gurning competitions for juniors and seniors, with the winners of the senior competitions being crowned the World Gurning Champion. For more information visit www.egremontcrabfair.com.