STRONGMAN & STRONGWOMAN COMPETITION

NEW FOR 2023: HYLAND GAMES

That’s right, we’re bringing our own version of the world famous Highland Games to Hylands Park in Essex. Could the year 2023 be the start of Essex’s “Hyland Games”?

We’ll be joined by British and 3x UK Strongman U105 Matt Cole (pictured above) to welcome the contestants in the Strongman and Strongwomen games.

Watch in amazement and cheer on your favourites as the contestants are put through their paces with classic Scottish challenges pushing their boundaries and showcasing their strength. Who will be crowned the winner of the first ever Hylands Games 2023?

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to compete? Scroll down for information on how to take part in the National Country Show Live’s first ever HYLAND GAMES!

SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER: STRONGWOMEN
SUNDAY 17th SEPTEMBER: STRONGMEN

10.30am
ROUND 1: Log Press

11.15am
ROUND 2: Farmers Walk

12.00pm
Welly Wanging Competition – open for all children to enter

1.00pm
ROUND 3: Deadlift

2.00pm
ROUND 4: Celtic Cross (weighted carry)

2.45pm
ROUND 5: Caber / Stone Carry

3.30pm
ROUND 6: Dinne Hold

4.30pm
Tug of War – open for all children to enter

ENTRIES OPEN NOW: If you think you’ve got what it takes and are interested in competing in the brand new HYLANDS GAMES at the National Country Show Live, click on the button below to apply.

As part of our Hylands Games, we’ll also be hosting a TUG OF WAR and WELLY WANGING competition with amazing prizes up for grabs!

TUG OF WAR
Do your children think they can take on the Strongmen and Strongwomen? Join us in the Arena for the ultimate test of youth versus brawn. Can the youngsters beat their strong opponents? There’s only one way to find out…who will you be cheering on?

WELLY WANGING
See how far your children can throw a wellington boot! Anyone can enter and the overall winner will receive an A4 signed poster of World’s Strongest Man, Eddie “The Beast” Hall!