Events in Sonkajärvi 2026-2027 / Finland

Sonkajärvi is known for the Wife Carrying World Championships, one of Finland's quirkiest sporting events. The village offers a wide range of events throughout 2026/2027.

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Wife Carrying World Championship 2027 – Sonkajärvi, Finland

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Wife Carrying World Championship 2027 – Sonkajärvi, Finland

On 2 and 3 July 2027, Sonkajärvi in Finland hosts the Wife Carrying World Championship. Male competitors race through a 253.5-metre obstacle course carrying their female partners, with the winner's prize being the wife's weight in beer. Tickets from €5.

Jul 02, 2027

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