The Weidenthaler Knutfest with Christmas tree-throwing has cult status. After two years of the compulsory Corona break, large numbers of fans made it to the FC Wacker sports grounds again this year, where the whole thing takes place.

Being there is everything at this very special world championship. The little ones usually compete in pairs – how else are they supposed to lift a 1.50 meter long fir tree? At the Knutfest in Weidenthal, a three-way battle in Christmas tree throwing is on the program: high throw, long throw and slingshot, the results are added together. An idea that came up many years ago at the regulars' table of the old men at FC Wacker Weidenthal and is met with great media interest every year.