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The World Gravy Wrestling Championships. Held at:
Bacup Cricket Club
Lane Head Lane,
Bacup
OL13 9BT
Starts at 12.00pm
Information for Visitors:
The event is a great family day out. Activities for the kids including face painting, bouncy castles and other activities. We have 40 stalls planned for this year selling sweets, cakes, jewellery and much more. Firefighters are present to wash off the contestants after the matches and food and drink can be purchased all day.
Tickets can be purchased from the hospice website:
Tickets: World Gravy Wrestling Championships 2026 | Bacup Cricket Club Bacup Mon 31 August 2026
Alternatively spectators can pay on the door. Entry Prices are as follows:
£3.50 per adult to pre-book / £4.00 on the door
£2.50 per Child to pre-book / £3.00 on the door
Card machines are available on the door for entry and the bar for drinks and food.
However, it is advised for people to also bring cash as some of the stands/stalls are cash only.
Parking:
No parking is available at the cricket club on the day. We also ask that visitors are respectful of residents when parking.
About East Lancs Hospice:
For over 30 years East Lancashire Hospice has continuously provided a special way of caring to people suffering from life limiting illnesses throughout Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and Clitheroe. The work they do helps not only individuals but families.
Get Involved:
Wrestlers:
This event is all about the fun factor, were not looking for serious wrestlers. Points are scored on fun moves, costumes and how much you can make the crowd laugh. If you would like more info and find out what it takes to be a World Gravy Wrestling Champion check out our Wrestlers Page
Press:
APPLICATIONS FOR PRESS PASSES:
** PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE CHANGED THE PROCESS FOR RINGSIDE PRESS**
The deadline for Press applications is the 8th of August. You will be notified on or after this date if your application has been successful. To apply please email us and we will send an application form.
Should you be accepted, we will ask you to make a £30 donation online to the hospice.
Unfortunately (due to the large amount of press we have had ringside in previous years) we will not be accepting on the day application or pay on the door applications.
The venue has it own drone for ariel photography, therefore we will not be accepting any applications for the use of drone photography.
Support this event:
Are you a children’s entertainer or wish to have a stall and wish to be there on the day? Please get in touch at info@worldgravywrestling.com
Event organised by: The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Co. Ltd, The Rose ‘N’ Bowl, Bacup Cricket Club and East Lancashire Hospice