It could only happen in Finland!

During the summer the Finns just love their crazy events such as Wife carrying, Mobile Phone throwing, sauna competitions. This latest event, Old Geezer Carting, takes place in Ruokolahti in the beautiful region of Finnish Southern Karelia.

The emphasis is definitely on fun and good sportsmanship. The object of the event is to push a traditional milk kart over a 200m sand and gravel course in the fastest time.

The competing pairs must be made up of a pusher (a woman or affectionately known as the Old Lady) and carter / passenger (a man, referred to as the geezer). You Geezer can be your own or on loan for the event!

There are several events depending on age, individuals and teams taking place throughout the day. There is also an event this year to for Souped up carts (sadly that doesn’t involve adding an engine) so the crowd can vote for best dressed cart.

The event takes place on 26 July 2008 and you have until 20 June 2008 to get your entry form in.  

For further details click here.