THE 14th World Gravy Wrestling Championships is back in East Lancashire this summer following a two year hiatus due to Covid-19.

Placed in the top 10 weirdest sports and pastimes, the World Gravy Wrestling Championships will again be held at the Rose ‘n' Bowl in Stacksteads, Rossendale on August 29. 

Hundreds will gather at the pub on the August Bank Holiday to watch competitors get down and dirty in a pool of gravy.

Lancashire Telegraph:

All the contestants have to do is defeat their opponents in a two-minute-long wrestling match in a pool full of the Sunday lunch stalwart.

Points are scored for fancy dress, comedy effect, and entertainment value.

In previous years hopefuls have jetted in from all over the globe to compete in this legendary contest which is now in its 14th year.

And this year contestants are coming from far and wide to challenge the reigning champions from 2019.

Skye Penty, a newcomer last time out who won the coveted title for the first time, and six-time winner Joel Hicks, aka ‘The Bearded Lady’, are the reigning ladies and men's champions.

Lancashire Telegraph:

The World Gravy Wrestling Championship is a fun event that aims to raise money for charity and is a great family day out with face painting, tombolas, bouncy castles and fine food and drink being served all day.

Entry is £2.50 per adult and £1.50 per child with all proceeds going to East Lancashire Hospice.

Lancashire Telegraph:

Participants can also raise funds for their own chosen charities, whilst grappling in the gravy and providing fun for the hundreds of visitors who attend.

For more information contact Sara Brown (01706 231029) or Jon Lowe (01706 879555) of the World Gravy Wrestling Organisation or email info@worldgravywrestling.com

Doors open at 12.30pm and the fun starts at 1pm.