Caquelon throwing
To mark its 10th anniversary and 5th edition, the Fondue World Championship is organising the world's first caquelon throwing competition !
Who can throw our magnificent bronze caquelon, weighing 24.580 kg, the furthest ?
Two rounds on Saturday, 15 November
- from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
- from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
One round on Sunday, 16 November
- from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
The world champion in caquelon throwing will be crowned on Sunday, 16 November, at 3.30 p.m.
1st prize : championship title + 1 fondue set + 1 Toupin(*) from Tschanz in Bière
2nd prize : 1 fondue set + 6 bottles of wine from Tartegnin
3rd prize : 1 fondue set + 3 bottles of wine from Tartegnin
(*) a toupin is a large cowbell with a deep sound, made of forged steel
Participation fee for 2 throws: CHF 8.
Registration and payment on site.
The bronze caquelon was cast by Anthony Tschanz at the La Forge du Camp in Bière.
