| Where: | Wybunbury, Cheshire - pie rolling from the Swan Inn on Main Road |
| When: | Saturday in early June (often second weekend) |
| Time: | 12.30 pm peal of bells, 3pm Pie Rolling, 4.30 results |
Every summer, fig pies are baked according to a traditional recipe at the village of Wybunbury in Cheshire, and on a Saturday in June the pies are rolled along the road to see whose travels the furthest. The winning pie is the one that rolls the longest distance over the course. As well as the competition, there are various entertainments on the day which may include Morris Dancing, music, tours up the church tower and lots more; proceedings begin with the peal of bells at 12.30 in the afternoon. The recipe sheet for the special hard-pastry pies is available from mid May onwards at the Wybunbury Shop & Post Office on Main Road, and they also stock the entry forms for the competition. There are classes for under 10s, under 16s and adults and pie rolling continues through the afternoon with the results announced around 4.30. The origins of the races lie at least 200 years ago, and the current revival dates back over 20 years when the organisers Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust brought it back as a fundraiser for the famously leaning church tower, which is all that remains of the ancient church of St Chad.
Helpful Hints
In 2024 it was on Saturday 8th June – 2025 date is yet to be announced but likely to be 14th.
Parking is usually available at Delves School and near the church – road closures apply during the competition.
Click here for the event Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/wybunburyfigpie/
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