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The Events pages describe our local festivals and events as well as showing our Events Diary so you can see when and where its all happening.
Torch Light Parade; 25th of November 2007
Egremont Special Events present Egremont’s Annual Torchlight Parade, this will be held on Sunday 25 th of November 2007, starting at 2pm to coincide with the Egremont Christmas Lights ‘switch on’, its brings together a Christmas Market with traditional gifts to buy and many free great attractions to see. After dark there is a fantastic Fireworks display from the ruins of the Town’s Norman Castle. Local Bands and School Choirs will entertain the people as they enjoy the market town’s atmosphere.
The entertainment will be held in the Market Hall From 2pm, with the Parade at approximately 5.45pm and the Fireworks start at 6pm.
Attractions
Opened By the Mayor of Copeland
Switch on of the Town Christmas Lights
Indoor Christmas Market
Egremont Town Band
Mini Mansell
Santa's Sleigh
Pop Steps Dancers
School Choirs
Theatre Crazy Dancers
Cleator Moor Town Band
Two Headed Sheep Morris Dancers
Torchlight Procession
Firework Display
Egremont Crab Fair and Sports 3rd Saturday in September
The Egremont Crab Fair and Sports have been established since 1267.
The Fair was first held when Henry III gave Egremont its Market Charter, in that charter an annual fair is mentioned and is now held on the 3rd Saturday in September each year.
The Crab Fair and Sports has many traditional events, including the World Gurning Championships in which the competitors pull an ugly face through a Baffin (horses Collar) with the most grotesque face winning.
The Crab Fair World Gurning Championships have categories for Male, Female and Junior Gurners. Many competitors travel from all over the Country and indeed come from all over the world.
There are many Sporting events including Fell Races, Street Races and Children’s Races as well as Rare Breeds, Dog Shows and a Gymkanha. Over the years more modern events such as Classic Vehicle and Motorcycle Rallies have been added to the spectacle of the Day. Many other events take place during the year and especially the week leading up to Crab Fair Day.
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