Battle of the Strong Male/Female

The Manito Ahbee Festival, in partnership with The Moose Strongman, is proud to introduce the Strong Male and Strong Female Competition for 2024!


The Strong Male and Strong Female competition at the Manito Ahbee Festival is a thrilling and intense showcase of strength and power. It is a test of physical prowess, determination, and mental fortitude. Composed of several events designed to challenge the competitors' limits, this competition aims to identify the strongest individuals in both the male and female categories.

The prestigious title of the Strongest Male and Strong Female at the Manito Ahbee Festival will be awarded to the athlete who accumulates the highest overall score across all events. With each event specifically designed to challenge different aspects of strength, agility, and endurance, competitors will have to showcase their versatility and adaptability to excel in each discipline.

The range of events in this competition is diverse, catering to a variety of strength-related skills. It includes exercises like deadlift, where competitors have to lift heavy loads from the ground, showcasing raw power. Another event is the overhead press, where participants have to raise the heaviest weights overhead, testing their upper body strength and stability.

There are also events that focus on full-body power and explosive strength, such as the atlas stones, log lift and farmers walk, where competitors have to carry heavy weights for a certain distance as quickly as possible. Theve events challenge grip strength, endurance, and overall physical conditioning of the athletes.

The Strongest Male and Strong Female competition at the Manito Ahbee Festival is not just about strength, but also skill and technique. Events such as the atlas stone lift, where participants have to lift large concrete spheres onto platforms of increasing height, require not only immense strength, but also precision and strategy.

At the end of the competition, only one man and one woman will emerge as the Strongest Male and Female, forever etching their names in the annals of this prestigious event. The crowning moment is marked by a grand ceremony, where the victors receive their well-deserved recognition and adulation from the crowd.  Don’t want to compete?  We will also have demonstrations if you want to give it a try! With our personal trainers, we will make sure that they will coach you to make sure you do it right and do it safely before you attempt any maneuvers.

The Strongest Male and Female competition at the Manito Ahbee Festival is a true testament to the extraordinary capabilities of the human body. It celebrates strength, determination, and the indomitable spirit of the competitors who push the boundaries of what is physically possible.

Registration (free to sign up) is on site in the Red River Exhibition Grounds in the loop area; however, a Manito Ahbee ticket must be purchased online or at the gate for entry.

Details: Saturday, May 18 at 2:00PM - Adult Men and Adult Women (18 Plus Years)  Sunday, May 19 at 2:00PM - Teen Males and Teen Females (15 to 17 Years olds) Demonstrations for 12 to 14 Years olds

Divisions: Amateur Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each category

Be there to cheer on your friends or be there to cheer for everyone!

For more information contact info@manitoahbee.com