It's July, which means it's almost time for the World Championship of Dainty. Here's everything to know about the 2025 event.
It's July, which means it's almost time for the World Championship of Dainty.
On the last Monday on the month, hundreds of people will gather in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood, along George Hauck Way, located beside Hauck’s, 1000 Goss Ave., for the ultimate skills contest.
Dainty is a game that originated from German immigrants in the early 1800s and features a dainty (a 5-inch stick) and a 3-foot bat where players, who must be at least 45 years of age, compete and try to launch the dainty in the air and hit it the farthest, within bounds, in an attempt to be crowned champion.
Think it's easy? It's not.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 World Championship of Dainty:
What is the World Championship of Dainty?
The World Championship of Dainty is celebrating its 55th year. In this German street game, a dainty is placed on the ground and a whittled broomstick is used to tap the dainty. The person to get the Dainty airborne and hit it the furthest will be crowned World Champion of Dainty.
When and where is the World Championship of Dainty?
The 2025 World Championship of Dainty will be held Monday, July 28, 4-10 p.m. at Hauck's Way, 1000 Goss Ave.
Is the World Championship of Dainty free?
Yes! There will be vendors selling food and drinks, and Hauck's will be open during the event.
How old do I have to be to participate in the World Championship of Dainty?
All players must be 45 years or older to participate in the contest.
What are the rules of the World Championship of Dainty?
The game requires two items: a dainty and a bat. The dainty is a 5-inch stick tapered on both ends and the bat is a 3-foot stick, often made from an old broomstick, tapered on one end, according to Louisville Tourism.
"Players place the dainty on the ground and tap it with the bat in attempt to launch the dainty airborne. Once airborne, players swing the bat at the dainty hoping to make contact. The person to launch the dainty the furthest distance is crowned the Dainty World Champion," the tourism website states.
All players must be 45 years or older to participate. While playing, contestants must use only one arm and are allotted three strikes before considered out. A strike consists of any contact between the bat and the dainty, according to the tourism website.
Where can I find more information about the World Championship of Dainty?
To find more information, visit schnitzelburg.org.
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What, when is the World Championship of Dainty in Louisville, Kentucky
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