Overview
- The event returned on Sunday, September 13, 2026, producing a four-way tie that included 73-year-old June Weir, the first woman and oldest competitor to share the world title.
- Competitors stand on a small block called the 'golden grid' and have three underarm throws to knock Yorkshire puddings off a 20–25ft plinth, with the top score deciding the winner.
- Organisers said the day raised more than £2,000 for Bury Hospice and Ramsbottom Pantry and that the £100 prize was shared among the joint winners.
- After the presentation organisers reviewed footage and found the dedicated trophy was no longer on the table by about 1.40pm, and they have asked for its quiet return to local pubs.
- Animal‑rights campaigners urged use of vegan alternatives before the event, and organisers say cruelty‑free options have been offered while the festival continues as a volunteer‑run community fundraiser revived from a 1980s pub tradition.