Here’s To The Next 750 Years of Egremont Crab Fair
This summer, the Egremont Crab Fair returns for its 750th year.
Believed to be the oldest fair of its kind in the world, the annual two day celebration returns on Friday 15 to Saturday 16 September. The fair, which every year, sees thousands of people gathering in the streets of Egremont, will celebrate its 750th anniversary and of course this is a cause for celebration.
To honour this huge milestone Egremont Crab Fair will present two new exciting events to take place during the weekend. The famous Crab Fair field will this year be transformed into Crab Fest for the first time. The festival, which will kick off at 1pm on Crab Fair Day, will feature seven bands, three acoustic acts, as well as a DJ Set to top it off.
Entertainment Manager Daniel Shutt said: “The line-up is really good and we are feeling really positive about our first ever Crab Fest.”
The festival will take place inside a large marquee, with a little outdoor stage in addition. As well as the main bar, there will be a prosecco bar for those who love a bit of fizz and a can bar. There will be a variety of fare to tempt the taste buds, from a Hog Roast to Gourmet Burgers and Indian Cuisine.
There’s something for the whole family on the field, for just £5 entry. Visitors can enjoy Squibb’s international FMX stunt show, a mobile zoo, climbing wall, fair rides and more.
Also making its debut at the 750th Crab Fair, is Taste Cumbria who will bring a variety of stalls showcasing an array of local produce. There will be a beer, champagne, a kid’s workshop, demo kitchen and a stage which will host a variety of artists throughout the weekend.
Headlining Friday’s Dancing on the Street this year is the talented Union-J boys. First appearing on X factor in 2011, they proceeded to become one of the UK’s favourite boy bands. The single ‘Carry You’ was a huge success and the boys will be performing the hit alongside some other great numbers that will have the crowds on their feet.
Also hitting the stage this year is female trio, Stooshe, who will be performing on Friday. Most popularly known for their hit single ‘Black Heart’, the girls are full of charisma, sass and are sure to bring some female empowerment to Egremont.
The 80s sensation Sonia, will be playing some of her most popular songs from the era, think ‘Better the devil you know’ and ‘You’ll never stop me loving you’. Also in the line-up is Bupsi, Kelly Wilde and Angie Brown. Dancing on the Street will be hosted by Egremont’s very own Stella the Fella.
The weekend will see the streets of Egremont transformed into a huge playground, packed with family-friendly fun, including a new addition to the main street entertainment, the Vander wheel of death, which can be seen from 5pm.
As well as the more recent additions to Crab Fair there will also be a variety of traditional activities taking place throughout the two day event, such as the Riding of the Boundary, the Greasy Pole and of course the famous Apple Cart.
Look out for the golden tickets on the apples thrown from the Apple Cart. Lucky visitors will have the chance to win an Apple iPod Shuffle if they find an apple with a golden ticket attached. Take the golden ticket to the Sports Field to be automatically entered into a prize draw on the CFM stage. Winners will be selected and each winner will receive an Apple iPod Shuffle.
The Crab Fair wouldn’t be the same if it didn’t host the World Gurning Championships, which will take place in Egremont Market Hall from 6pm on Saturday evening and always draws a huge crowd.
With brand new attractions and all the old favourites, this year’s event is one not to be missed.
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