Super Sports Day

Super Sports Day at the 8 Day Weekend is a high-energy celebration of community, fitness, and fun—designed to bring people of all ages together while raising funds for local charities, all taking place on the Common at the heart of Saffron Walden on Saturday 12th July 2025

The day features the thrilling Walden Warriors Challenge, the all-time-acclaimed tug of war competition, 5-a-side football finals, inflatable games of all sorts, kids’ activities, and group workouts. It’s an action-packed event where everyone can get involved, cheer each other on, and enjoy a fantastic day of movement, laughter, and community spirit

Events & Performances

Walden Warrior Challenge

This summer, Bearwalden CrossFit & Tilt are teaming up with local gyms, running clubs and cycling groups to bring something EPIC to the Saffron Walden Carnival — a community-powered event combining the best of CrossFit and HYROX into one unforgettable experience.

The Walden Warrior Challenge is designed for everyone — from athletes to absolute beginners — with scaled versions of every workout and fun family-friendly heats for kids and teens too.

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Tug of War Competition

The legendary Tug of War is back for Sports Day at the 2025 Saffron Walden Carnival! A long-standing favourite of the 8 Day Weekend, this epic showdown is all about teamwork, strength, and sheer determination. Dust off your boots, rally your team, and get ready to dig in for glory. Whether you’re in it to win or just for the fun, it’s a battle you won’t want to miss—who will reign supreme this year?

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5-A-Side Football Finals

We will be staging the finals of the 5-a-side football tournaments organised by the team at Saffron Walden Football Club and Saffron Walden Community Football Club.

To enter a team please head to the link below.

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Kidz Active

KidzActive, a leading sports coaching and childcare company dedicated to keeping children active through sports and fun, is thrilled to join Super Sports Day with an exciting array of activities designed to engage and energize young participants. From dynamic games to interactive challenges, KidzActive’s involvement promises to add an extra layer of excitement, ensuring a day filled with movement, laughter, and unforgettable memories for all children attending.

Certified Professional Wrestling

Get ready, Saffron Walden—Certified Professional Wrestling is bringing the smackdown to Super Sports Day! With body-slamming action, larger-than-life personalities, and family-friendly entertainment that’ll have you on your feet, CXW delivers all the thrills of the big leagues right to our doorstep. These warriors of the ring train locally every Wednesday and Sunday—but now they’re stepping out of the gym and into the spotlight with live shows that are pure adrenaline from bell to bell. So grab your foam fingers and get ringside… because when CXW hits the stage, it’s not just a show—it’s a spectacle!

Saffron Walden Youth Darts

Discover the future of darts with the Saffron Walden Youth Darts group—a welcoming space for 6–21 year olds to practice, play, and develop their skills with the support of our experienced coaching team. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or have been inspired by Night at the Darts, featuring stars like Stephen Bunting, Joe Cullen, Fallon Sherrock, and Simon Whitlock, this is your chance to get involved. Come along, give it a go, and see if you could be the next big name in darts!

Climbing Wall

The Climbing wall returns standing 7.5m high. With 15 set routes there is something for both novices and experienced climbers alike.

Saffron Walden Community Shed

From Cornhole to Table Golf, a selection of hand made games from the Saffron Walden Community Shed for everyone to enjoy and to gain bragging rights against your opponent!

SW Bouncy Castles

Saffron Walden Bouncy Castles is bringing ultimate inflatable excitement to Family Fun Day, with a fantastic range of bouncy castles, slides, and inflatables perfect for all ages!

Outside Beer Garden

The fantastic 8 Day Weekend outdoor beer garden and ‘longest bar in Essex’ with a great selection from Adnams and other beverages will be open with a great selection of seating for anyone wanting to rest up whilst the family enjoy eveything that is on offer at our fantastic day out!

Interactive Challenges!

Get ready for nonstop action with an epic lineup of interactive challenges! Test your skills in the Speed Cage with football, rugby, hockey, and throwing, aim for glory at the Bullseye Target, and take on the Tackle O’Meter in a rugby showdown. Show off your power with the Punch Sensor, ace your Speed Serving in tennis, and ride the waves on our thrilling Surf Simulator. It’s all about fun, competition, and high-energy excitement for all ages

Interactive Challenges!

Get ready for nonstop action with an epic lineup of interactive challenges! Test your skills in the Speed Cage with football, rugby, hockey, and throwing, aim for glory at the Bullseye Target, and take on the Tackle O’Meter in a rugby showdown. Show off your power with the Punch Sensor, ace your Speed Serving in tennis, and ride the waves on our thrilling Surf Simulator. It’s all about fun, competition, and high-energy excitement for all ages

Saffron Walden Firewalk

Come and walk on hot coals at the Saffron Walden Carnival on Saturday 12th July.

The event runs from 15:00pm until 17:30pm

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Want to be a part of the Super Sports Day?

We want as many groups, clubs and small businesses to be involved in our Super Sports Day

If you are interested then please reach out to us at outdoorevents@8dayweekend.co.uk

Buy Tickets to Upcoming Events

Golf Day

Friday 13th June 2025

Opening Night Party

Friday 4th July 2025

90’s Mixtape

Saturday 5th July 2025

Carnival Gravel Ride

Sunday 6th July 2025

Community Day

Sunday 6th July 2025

Great Ball Run

Sunday 6th July 2025

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Sundown Sunday

Sunday 6th July 2025

Night at the Darts

Monday 7th July 2025

Carnival Drag Bingo

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Corporate Night

Wednesday 9th July 2025

One Night of Queen

Thursday 10th July 2025

TGIF

Friday 11th July 2025

Super Sports

Saturday 12th July 2025

Mini Mashup

Saturday 12th July 2025

Final Night Party

Saturday 12th July 2025

Upcoming Events

Golf Day

Friday 13th June 2025

Opening Night Party

Friday 4th July 2025

90’s Mixtape

Saturday 5th July 2025

Carnival Gravel Ride

Sunday 6th July 2025

Community Day

Sunday 6th July 2025

Great Ball Run

Sunday 6th July 2025

Sundown Sunday

Sunday 6th July 2025

Night at the Darts

Monday 7th July 2025

Carnival Drag Bingo

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Corporate Night

Wednesday 9th July 2025

One Night of Queen

Thursday 10th July 2025

TGIF

Friday 11th July 2025

Super Sports

Saturday 12th July 2025

Mini Mashup

Saturday 12th July 2025

Final Night Party

Saturday 12th July 2025

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!

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