Couples from a dozen-plus countries gather in rural Finland to race an obstacle course while one partner carries the other in increasingly creative holds - the current favorite is a piggyback-in-reverse technique nicknamed the 'Estonian carry.' The prize for the winning man is technically his wife's weight in beer, and the whole event is exactly as good-natured and beer-soaked as that detail suggests.
| Dates | Jul 2–3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| When | early July |
| Frequency | annual |
| Country | Finland |
| Vibes | Quirky Local |
| Location | Sonkajärvi |
| Website | Available on upgraded listings — upgrade this listing |
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