Welly wanging

[1][2] The sport appears to have originated in the West Country of England in the 1970s, and rapidly became a popular activity at village fêtes and fundraising events across Britain.

[8][9] In Welbury, North Yorkshire, the size of the boot thrown must be large enough to comfortably fit the foot of the thrower.

[10] Other competitions, such as the Upperthon Welly Wanging Championships[11] specify the size of the boot and the manufacturer.

[12] The current world records are 63.98 metres (209.9 ft) for men, set by Teppo Luoma of Finland in 1996, and 40.87 metres (134.1 ft) for women set by Sari Tirkkon, also of Finland and also in 1996.

The aim of the festival is to break the world record for the longest gumboot throw.