Event Timeline
The 2026 IWWF Open, U23 and Junior Barefoot World Championships is the largest tournament to date on the newly built Champions Lake in Auburndale, Florida!
Daily Event Running Order will be posted after registration is complete.
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
The Opening Ceremony will include a parade of athletes, welcome speeches, music and FUN! VIP Reception for officials and dignitaries will be upstairs in the new Auburndale Civic Center before the event.
Location: Lake Ariana Park, Auburndale
104 Dixie HWY, Auburndale, FL 33823
Saturday – Thursday, October 17th – 22nd, 2026
First official day Competition will be Saturday (1/2 day) and semi finals will continue until Wednesday.
Location: Champions Lake, Auburndale
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Join us at Camp Margaritaville’s Pavilion for Banana George Blair’s IWWF HOF Induction / Blairfoot Event!
Location: Camp Margaritaville, Auburndale
Friday- Saturday, October 23rd – 24th, 2026
The excitement rises as the competition finals begin.
Join us later at the IGNITE THE NIGHT! Barefoot Night Jump Event.
Location: Champions Lake, Auburndale
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Tournament Awards and IWWF Hall of Fame induction will be presented immediately after dinner.
Location: Camp Margaritaville, Auburndale
Opening Ceremony
Lake Ariana Park, Auburndale
Social Event
Paradise Pavilion, Camp Margaritaville
Closing Ceremony Banquet
Paradise Pavilion, Camp Margaritaville
