This Very Unique Competition In Maine Might Bring Couples Closer Together

Hiding within all the beauty and fun of Maine is our quirky side. We are sometimes a wacky place to live and I’ve yet to meet a single person who isn’t at least a little bit proud of this. From mattress races in the winter to an entire festival devoted to whoopie pies, we know who we are and love to celebrate it. But I recently saw a competition that brings this idea to a whole new level. Did you guys know that the North American Wife Carrying Championship takes place right here in Vacationland? We had no idea and now that we do, we can’t help wanting to share it!

The North American Wife Carrying Championship is, arguably, the best part of Sunday River's annual Fall Festival.

The competition, which has taken place here for years, brings some couples together. Though, we think it probably creates problems for some.

Competitors are free to wear whatever they'd like.

But, the true test comes near the end when competitors are forced to traverse the "Widow Maker," a pool of muddy water.

But, for the most part, this is a fun competition.

But, of course, the official winner is only the first team that crosses that finish line.

More exciting for some is the local prize - your weight in beer along with cold, hard cash.

While Wife Carrying is pretty entertaining, it's not the only fun event taking place at Sunday River.

In the spring, head to the mountain for the annual Spring Festival, which we all know is really called the Parrothead Festival.

Even if you’re not willing to participate in such a thing, it’s fun to watch. And, lucky for us, it’s coming up! The annual Sunday River Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 and the Wife Carrying Championship begins at 11am. If you want to compete, sign up here. Registration is $25 + a $2.50 sign-up fee. Hurry! Right now, there are only 48 spots left!

Looking for a little instruction before the big day? Check out this video for a few tips on carrying a human while competing in an obstacle course:

Looking for more wacky things to do in Maine? Check out these strange (and often fascinating) places you can visit!

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This Very Unique Competition In Maine Might Bring Couples Closer Together...Literally!

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