Welcome to the Egremont Crab Fair website
We are the official home of the Gurning World Championships
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.
The Fair takes place on the weekend of Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September 2025. We’ve got more than a week of events running up to Fair. All the details are in our programme.
Events start at teatime on Friday with a free concert Dancing In The Street.
Egremont 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, watch the sports, dog shows, equestrian events, ferret shows and much more. This year, we’ve added more things to see and do, including Stuntworld International, our headline act.
Kids will love the children’s area with their very own arena and lots of fair rides, mobile zoo and other star attractions. We’ve even got the brilliant Bee Unique and their children’s toys and inflatables.
The Crab Fair Field is also the home of CrabFest, our brilliant live music event and beer tent. The stage is filled with amazing acts from lunchtime right through to the end of the night.
If The World Gurning Championships are more your thing then head to The Market Hall at 6pm.
Be sure to pay a visit to picturesque Egremont on Crab Fair Day and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. You can catch an apple during the parade of the apple cart, watch or take part in the sports, marvel at the entertainers and displays, then witness the world’s finest gurners in action in the evening. There really is something for everyone.
A large amount of planning goes into the Crab Fair to help make the weekend run as safely and as smoothly as possible. Without the hard work of the committee and donations from the public and local businesses, the annual Crab Fair event would no longer be a part of Egremont’s heritage.
The Crab Fair is run entirely by volunteers, who give up their time throughout the year to help raise funds for the main event in September. You can find out how you can get involved or support us here.
Thank you for visiting this site and supporting Egremont Crab Fair. Thanks also if you’ve attended and supported any of our events. Your support is what makes us able bring the Fair back each year and make it bigger and better.
