After being a finalist in the large event of the year category at last year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards, the challenge is back again for another year.
The much loved #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge will return to the town this summer, taking place on Saturday 24th August from 10am – 4pm. Free-to-spectate, thousands are expected to line the streets of Accrington, as local people and businesses go head-to-head to be crowned Soapbox champion. Join our new WhatsApp Community to get the latest news and top stories from across Lancashire directly to your phone.
Alongside the racing there will be a fantastic array of food stalls for visitors to enjoy during an interval between the Soapbox competition, with everything from pizza and kebabs to ice cream on offer. There will also be entertainment for all the family including dancers and popular local ska band Blowjangles, in what will be a real carnival atmosphere in Accrington town centre.
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