| Where: | Hernhill, Kent at the Three Horseshoes Pub |
| When: | Saturday in June or July (or even early August!) |
| Time: | Noon onwards with Race 1 pm . |
Other wheelie-bin races exist but this is one of the best-known in the UK and is a well established part of the local calendar. Teams of four drink beer and take turns to be propelled in a wheelie-bin by their teammates along the four-hundred-yard course and back. The dustbins are usually customised and their owners in fancy dress, with prizes awarded for costume and conveyance as well as speed. The bins are all damaged and awaiting recycling and are supplied by the local council. There is also live music on site and of course plenty of food and drink.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 it was on 20th July- 2025 date is yet to be announced.
Click here for the pub website: https://www.threehorseshoesfaversham.co.uk
and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Three-Horseshoes-779770075721405/
View this location on the map.
I would love to enter a team. How do I do this. It’s there anywhere local to camp?
Kind regards
Billy clapson
Hi Billy,
The Calendar Customs website doesn’t have any direct connection to the running of the event, but I’ve added a link to the race page so you can visit the Three Horseshoes own website which has full contact details. Good luck!
Averil
Hello
If anyone wants to enter a team please give Charlotte or Ben a call on 01227 750842.. They will explain all..
The website will be up soon (I hope)!
Andy
How do I apply for the2013 race?
Hi Dan,
The Calendar Customs website doesn’t have any connection to the running of the event, but I’ve added a link to the page so you can visit the Three Horseshoes own website which has full contact details. Good luck!
Averil
And the date for this years race (2013) is June 29th..
Please can you email me the date for 2021 wheelie bin race as I’ve accidently missed it for last couple of years!
Hi Helen,
This year’s date is July 24th at 1pm- follow the link to https://www.threehorseshoesfaversham.co.uk/sites/default/files/the_three_horseshoes_entertainment_to_sept_2021__0.pdf
for full details. Enjoy!
Best wishes,
Averil