Kubb (koob) to be played at Thunderfest, but WHAT is it?

Adam D. Hess, Tim Thiede

Jun 24, 2026, 7:46 AM ET

A game that has been gaining popularity will be played at an upcoming event. The game is called Kubb {koob} and it will be featured at RC Thunderfest on Saturday (June 27). Heather Galloy {gah-loy} learned about the game from where she lives.

Eric Anderson, who started the first Kubb tournament in the United States in Eau Claire, gives a brief description of how it is played.

Linda Wallace is a big fan of Kubb. After making a suggestion Kubb will be a part of Thunderfest.

All ages can play. Learn and be a part of Kubb, this Saturday at 1:30, during RC Thunderfest at Krouskop Park in Richland Center

Adam Hess

Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.