Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake

Are you ready for the most thrilling and cheesy event of the year? Get ready to roll with laughter and excitement at the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake! It’s an annual extravaganza where brave participants chase a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a treacherous hill in Gloucester, England. The event is so legendary that people from all over the world flock to participate, and winners have even come from as far as Canada, Belgium, Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. It’s a race like no other, where cheese is the prize and gravity is the biggest rival!

The excitement builds as the 7–9 pound (3–4 kilogram) round of Double Gloucester cheese is sent rolling down the hill, and competitors thunder after it, risking it all for a taste of victory and a slice of the delicious cheese. The cheese takes off with a one-second head start, reaching speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (110 kilometers per hour) down the 200-yard (180-meter) long hill. It’s a wild ride filled with tumbles, laughter, and sometimes even injuries. But that doesn’t stop the determined participants who aim to be the first to cross the finish line and claim the coveted cheese.

This historic event, believed to be at least six hundred years old, is not just about cheese rolling but also a celebration of tradition and community. It’s a festival that brings people together, where locals and visitors alike gather to witness the adrenaline-fueled races and cheer on the brave cheese chasers. So mark your calendar and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of cheesy goodness at the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake. Remember, it’s not just about the cheese—it’s about the thrills, the spills, and the unforgettable memories!