Horseshoe pitchers from around the world to converge on Lansing, Michigan

A photo of two horseshoes laying in sand, promoting the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association's world championships.
The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association‘s World Championship will be held from July 17 to July 29 in Lansing, Mich.

LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA), in partnership with the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA) and the Michigan Horseshoe Pitchers Association, will host the 2023 NHPA World Championship in Lansing, Mich.

The event will be held at the Lansing Center from July 17 to July 29.

“Our team has been working hard to coordinate one of the area’s most unique amateur sporting events of 2023,” says Meghan Ziehmer, executive director of the GLSA. “We’re excited to welcome participants from around the world which will have a sizable economic impact for the region.”

Nearly 1,000 competitors will travel to Lansing from five different countries and 48 states for the NHPA’s top tournament. The best men’s, women’s, and junior horseshoe pitchers in the world will compete for top honors. Local hotels, campgrounds, attractions, and restaurants will see an impact as participating athletes, their families, and fans will stay in the region for anywhere from four days to the entire two-week duration of the event.

For the full event schedule and more information about the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, visit lansingsports.org/nhpa