World Porridge Making Championship
The World Porridge Making Championship has been running since 1994, giving a main prize of the "Golden Spurtle" trophy and the title "World Porridge Making Champion" for the best traditional porridge made with only oatmeal, water and salt. A prize is also awarded for the best "Speciality" porridge, which is also made with oatmeal and but to which contenders can add their own ingredients. The competition takes place at the village hall in Carrbridge, in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. and is run by volunteers on behalf of the Carrbridge Community Council. It has taken place alongside World Porridge Day since 2009.
The 2023 contest had entrants from twenty countries. The winner, Adam Kiani, represented Pakistan and England.
In 2025, director Constantine Costi released The Golden Spurtle, a documentary film about the 2023 competition.