Monday, August 28, 2017

Motoring Mondays: The International Pancake Day Hall of Fame


The International Pancake Day Hall of Fame, located in Liberal, commemorates the internationally known Pancake Race, which happens every year on Shrove Tuesday in February.

The racing competition was initiated in 1950 between Liberal and Olney, England, and centers on women running down town streets while flipping pancakes, simultaneously in each city.

 In addition to the pancake race, the town of Liberal also hosts pancake eating contests, flipping contests, a parade and other festivities.

The Hall of Fame was created in 2005 and is dedicated to preserving the history of Pancake Day through the years. It serves as the headquarters for the acclaimed event on Shrove Tuesday.

The Hall of Fame is also used as a gathering place for community events and educational purposes.

This facility operates by appointment only, but International Pancake Day is open to everyone.


Visit
International Pancake Day to learn more about Liberal’s most exciting day of the year and the headquarters that runs it.

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