Contests
Take part in one of Ukee Days iconic contests - or cheer from the sidelines! Ukee Days features a playful mix of friendly competitions for all the family.
Ukee Days Contests
Advance sign-up is required for Ukee's Got Talent and Nail Sail Bail). All other contests are available for sign-up on the day of competition at the info booth prior to the event.
Gumboot Toss
Think you won’t be needing your gumboots for a Ukee summer? Here’s your chance to put them to good use - by launching them down the road.
The West Coast Gumboot Toss returns on Friday, bringing some surprisingly impressive throws, with divisions for all ages - so give a boot a chuck, and see just how far it flies.
Day: Friday
Time: 6pm
Location: Village Green
Pudding Eating Contest
It’s sticky, silly, and pretty much guaranteed to leave you wearing more pudding than you eat. Lean into it - and maybe save your favourite outfit for another day… pudding stains have a way of sticking around long after the pudding has disappeared.
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Day: Saturday
Time: 12pm
Location: Fairgrounds - Main Stage
Adult Amateur Logger Sports
Ready to channel your inner west coast logger? Take on classic challenges like the choker race, nail drive, saw race, and axe throwing, each putting your skill (and maybe your coordination) to the test. - especially when it comes to actually hitting that axe throwing target!
Day: Saturday
Time: 1pm
Location: Fairgrounds - Logger Sports Arena
Keg Toss
Think you’ve got what it takes to launch a full keg across the field? The Ukee Days Keg Toss - proudly sponsored by Ucluelet Brewing Company - is one you won’t want to miss.
This adults-only event is all about strength and a bit of friendly competition as participants heave a 50L keg as far as they can for a shot at some sweet brewery swag.
Day: Saturday
Time: 3pm
Location: Fairgrounds - Logger Sports Arena
Arm Wrestling
Have you got the grip to win it? The Ukee Days Arm Wrestling Contest is where strength meets stubborn determination. Step up to the table, size up your opponent, and see who can hold their ground when it counts. Flex those muscles and give it your best shot.
Remember, tickling is cheating!
Day: Saturday
Time: 4pm
Location: Fairgrounds
Sea Lion Call Contest
Think you’ve got what it takes to out‑bark a sea lion? The Ukee Days Sea Lion Call Contest is your moment to roar.
Bring your best “arf,” “ow-ow-ow,” or full-blown marina showdown and see if you can impress the judges - or at least get a good laugh from the crowd. Bonus points for volume, commitment, and dramatic flipper flair… just don’t be surprised if a real sea lion answers back.
Day: Saturday
Time: 4pm
Location: Fairgrounds
Ukee's Got Talent
Have a special talent and don’t know where to show it? Why not let it shine at Ukee’s Got Talent. Sing it, dance it, juggle it, or bring the laughs with your best comedy routine - you’ve got three minutes to take the stage, win over the crowd, and leave them wanting more.
Day: Saturday
Time: 3pm
Location: Fairgrounds - Main Stage
Baby Crawling
Ready, set… crawl. The Baby Crawling Contest might be the cutest competition of Ukee Days. Cheered on by proud families and a very enthusiastic crowd, little racers will make their way (eventually) to the finish line - whether that’s a speedy sprint, a distracted detour, or a full sit-down halfway through. Fast or fashionably slow, it’s about tiny determination, and unpredictable race strategies you won’t see anywhere else.
Day: Sunday
Time: 11am
Location: Fairgrounds - Main Stage
Kids & Youth Logger Sports
Got a future logger in the family? With scaled down versions of classics like the choker race, nail drive, saw race, and hatchet throwing, these logger sports offer a chance to take part in a fun, west coast tradition.....without the chainsaws!
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Day: Sunday
Time: 11am
Location: Fairgrounds - Logger Sports Arena
Nail, Sail, Bail
Think you and your team can build a boat… and keep it afloat? Welcome to Nail, Sail, Bail. Teams of four race to build a boat out of plywood and tuck tape, then put their masterpiece (or questionable construction choices) to the test in the harbour. Paddling is only half the battle - if things start to go sideways, you might be bailing faster than you’re sailing. It’s part engineering challenge, part team effort, and part “let’s hope this thing floats” - and honestly, watching what happens next is half the fun.
Day: Sunday
Time: 2.30pm
Location: Fairgrounds - Logger Sports Arena
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 22 July 2026