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How good are you at making funny faces? At the World Gurning Championships, you can find out! This unusual competition takes place on the Saturday evening of the Egremont Crab Fair, held annually across a weekend in September. There's a Mens, Womens and Juniors category - with the winners of the senior competitions crowned World Gurning Champions.
What is gurning? In a nutshell, gurning is when you pull a grotesque face. The World Gurning Championships aim to find the best of the best!
When does the competition take place? In 2023, after a three year break, the Egremont Crab Fair returns on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September for a weekend of fun, featuring live music, food and drink, dancing, traditional sports, and plenty more! The World Gurning Championships will take place on Satruday 16th September at 6pm.
Plus, Sunday 17th sees "Dancing in the Field" - a new musical event featuring dance music to round off the weekend.
How good are you at making funny faces?
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