The first night of the Crab Fair in Egremont begins

The fair ground was in full swing and many people enjoyed live music from a number of different artists on the stage at the bottom of the street. 

The stage area (Image: Newsquest)

The main attraction tonight was the wheelbarrow race where groups of twos, some in fancy dress, raced through the high street whilst pushing one another in a wheelbarrow. 

The attractions on the street (Image: Newsquest)

Every so often they would stop to enjoy a drink and swap places. 

A band perform on the stage (Image: Newsquest)

There were a number of stalls selling food, drinks, and sweets and there was even a Ferris wheel on the main street. 

The main area (Image: Newsquest)

The pubs were full of people and the streets began to become more crowded as the night progressed. 

Youth workers and PCSOs assist young people (Image: Newsquest)