International Axe Throwing Day
Axe throwing is fun and for many a great way to blow off steam. See if any axe throwing locations near you are hosting a free event for Axe Throwing Day.
Drive foot traffic and trial at axe-throwing venues by positioning June as the official celebration month for the sport, with free or discounted lessons and group events.
- Free axe-throwing sessions at participating venues—bring friends and family
- Learn pro techniques: book a lesson with certified instructors on International Axe Throwing Day
- Host a safe axe-throwing party with replica axes—perfect for team building or friend groups
- Discover the lumberjack origins: from competition sport to mainstream hobby
Once a humble tool used for chopping down trees or for taking into battle, the common axe is now the focal point of a fun-filled activity that doesn’t involve knocking down woodland or getting into scraps. As the name suggests, axe throwing is a sport wherein the goal is to hit a target using nothing but an axe.
On the whole, it’s most popular in the USA and Canada, where it started out as an event in lumberjack competitions. However, in recent years it has gained popularity in Europe and you won’t need to go too far to find somewhere to throw some axes.
When played competitively, there are some strict rules to stick to – the target is always a certain width and consisting of five rings. Much like archery, the closer to the middle you get the more points you’ll win. In all axe throwing events, safety is paramount.
There’s always strict safety measures in place, to protect both those competing and any spectators. So when you join in, you can be sure that you’re in for a fun and safe time!
International Axe Throwing Day was started in 2017 through the efforts of the World Axe Throwing League (WATL).
Try Throwing Axes
At participating locations, the activity is offered free of charge. It’s always much more fun when you’re not alone, so you are invited to bring along friends and family to join in or simply watch the sport. Who knows – perhaps just one session will awaken the inner athlete in you, or give you a brand new hobby!
Take a Lesson
Another way to celebrate International Axe Throwing Day is to have a lesson with a professional in the sport. Believe it or not, there is quite a bit of skill involved when it comes to throwing a piece of steel against a target. You’re going to need more than a bit of beginner’s luck in order to hit the bulls-eye, and having someone who knows the sport teach you all about it can certainly be an extremely fun experience.
Host an Axe Throwing Party
You could also host a party with friends in order to celebrate International Axe Throwing Day. Of course, if there is going to be alcohol involved, we definitely do not recommend that you incorporate real axe throwing into the event. Instead, opt for a replica of an axe that is not going to cause any harm to anyone if it ends up hitting them instead of the tree! This also means that children can get involved and you can all have some safe fun while celebrating International Axe Throwing Day.
Learn About Axe Throwing
Or, why not do a little bit of research about the art of axe throwing and about the professionals in this sport that have excelled? There is a lot of great research online, and you can educate yourself on the different rules of the sport and the various competitions that go on around the world. I’d also advise spending a bit of time learning more about the history of the sport as well. It’s certainly interesting, and you will soon discover that there isn’t a right or wrong way to throw an axe either; there are many techniques. This is something that a lot of people don’t expect! Whatever you get up to on International Axe Throwing Day, stay safe and have fun!