Wife Carrying World Championships
At the annual Wife Carrying World Championships in Sonkajärvi, men carry their wives on their backs through over 250m of obstacles, including a water jump. The winner is awarded his spouse's weight in beer.
The roots of this event go back to the early 19th century. At this time, the area was under the influence of a local brigand named Rosvo-Ronkainen, who would only take men into his gang who proved their worth in a contest. After much deliberation he borrowed a local habit of stealing women from neighbouring villages and a tradition was born.
Related Information
Website: Wife Carrying Championships Website
| Contact Details | |
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| Name: | Sonkajärven Eukonkanto Oy (organiser) |
| Email: | eukonkanto@sonkajarvi.fi |
| Fax: | +358 (0) 17 272 7106 |
| Phone: | +358 (0) 17 272 7105 |
| Address: | Rutakontie 21, Sonkajärvi, Finland |
| Town Information: | Sonkajärvi |
| Full Name: |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Sonkajärven Eukonkanto Oy (organiser) |
| Email: | eukonkanto@sonkajarvi.fi |
| Fax: | +358 (0) 17 272 7106 |
| Phone: | +358 (0) 17 272 7105 |
| Address: | Rutakontie 21, Sonkajärvi, Finland |
| Name: | Iisalmi District Tourist Service |
| Location: | |
| Email: | anitta.blom@iisalmi.fi |
| Phone: | +358 (0) 17 822 346 |
| Fax: | +358 (0) 17 826 760 |
| Name: | Finnish Tourist Board |
| Location: | Finland |
| Address: | P.O. Box 625, Töölönkatu 11, FIN-00131 Helsinki, Finland |
| Email: | mek@visitfinland.com |
| Phone: | +358 (0)10 60 58000 |
| Fax: | +358 (0)10 60 58333 |
