The festival draws numerous tourists, boosting the local economy. Many visitors from abroad are curious about the festivals that often take place in the UK, thus helping the income of local people. But in my opinion, the risk of injury is extremely high. Many participants suffer serious injuries, including broken bones. This could lead to many visitors getting injured so it cannot be denied that this festival also has risks. Besides that some question the ethics of using cheese as an object in the race. In fact, food should not be used as an object for racing, but food should be eaten. In my opinion the festival can harm the surrounding environment, especially with increasing numbers of participants.

The Cheese Rolling Festival is a peculiar blend of tradition, adrenaline, and risk. While captivating, we must consider safety, ethical, and environmental concerns before supporting or opposing this event. Perhaps efforts can be made to make the festival safer and more sustainable.