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World Town Crier Tournament - Competition Day 1
World Town Crier Tournament - Competition Day 1
Morning session: 11am-12.30pm. Afternoon session: 2pm-3.30pm.
The World Town Crier Tournament gets underway at Town Hall Square, as competitors proclaim the virtues of their hometowns in the first round theme, the Hometown Cry. Four judges will assess each crier on vocal proficiency, confidence and bearing, content of cry and audience engagement. A celebrity judge will announce the day's winner at the close of competition.
Merseyrail ticket giveaway
Merseyrail are partnering with Visit Chester to offer FREE rail travel to Chester on Thursday 24 September 2026 for the World Town Crier Tournament - Competition Day 2.
The World Town Crier Tournament continues at Eastgate Square for round two, with competitors making their retail cries before a panel of four judges. Scores remain under wraps until the final announcement, keeping every competitor in the running. A celebrity judge will announce the day's winner at the close of the competition.