Competitions

From traditional Japanese log riding to charitable llama races in Colorado, this photographer has seen it all.

Every year, lumberjacks and lumberjills from around the world flock to Hayward, Wisconsin, to compete in the Lumberjack World Championships.

Welcome to the home of pink coral-scapes and fluorescent lizardfish.

Once a colonial tradition, a creative festival has been elevated to new heights.

Not a gummy bear was spared during the Great Borough Bake-Off.

Castell-building has been a tradition in the Spanish region for centuries.

Salado’s annual Scottish Gathering and Highland Games are a celebration of plaid, whiskey, and the fine art of tossing extremely heavy objects.

The surprisingly competitive world of France's humblest bistro staple.

In Kyrgyzstan, determined riders persevere through blizzards, lack of sleep, and disintegrating shoes.

Feeding cyclists mid-race involves a century-old method of careful handoffs.

A day at your desk will not prepare you for this grueling competition.

The Italian Carnival celebration involves one town, nine teams, and three tons of citrus.

For every talent, there must be a champ. Are you ready for Pêl-Law, lion dancing, or marbles?

Marbles is a serious game in Overton County, Tennessee.

Tasting notes include flabby, flinty, and wet dog.

The ancient sport of Pêl-Law hangs on, barely, at the last court of its kind. A campaign to revive a related game may help bring it back.

The centuries-old tradition includes socializing, competitions, and now, a conservation angle.