Great Ball Run
Sunday 6th July 2025
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Great Ball Run
Sunday 6th July 2025
On Sunday 6th July, Saffron Walden Round Table brings a new event to the 8 Day Weekend Calendar the GREAT BALL RUN
A large JCB will drop 1000 numbered balls down an obstacle course on Common Hill, Saffron Walden with the of the GREAT BALL RUN is to be first down the hill
Prizes award to the top places and the slowest ball!
All the money raised will go into the Saffron Walden Round Table Charity through 8 Day Weekend and donated to various local community requests.
Event to take place during the Carnival Community Day at midday on Common Hill, so make sure to come down and cheer on your ball to potential victory to win some great prizes!
Prizes
If you are a local business and would like to donate a prize and feature on this page then please reach out to chairman@8dayweekend.co.uk
Saffron Screen
A Private screening at Saffron Screen with drinks & snacks for up to 50 people.
Game On
Zhu Zhu Fish are the latest toy pets that swim on land and don’t get wet! NO water needed!
Saffron Ice Cream
A Selection box of different flavours from Saffron Ice Cream
English Heritage
Family admission to Audley End House and Gardens
More prizes announced soon
More prizes announced soon
More prizes announced soon
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Family Friendly Events
View our family friendly events at the Saffron Walden Carnival 2025
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Carnival Procession
The Carnival procession has been a key event ever since the very first Carnival over 50 years ago and is the 2nd largest non-funded procession in the country. Rumour has it that the procession can be seen from space, although we have yet to verify that!
