How much wood could you see a wood-chopper chop, if you did stop at the Blackwood Woodchop?
The answer: lots!
The town of Blackwood is ready to come alive for the 120th anniversary of the Blackwood Woodchop & Easter Carnival on April 16.
Starting with a parade, the fun-packed day has activities for the whole family, from tug-o-war and gumboot throwing, to novelty races and a children’s circus.
Those in attendance can also catch the Blackwood Woodchop competition, one of the oldest tree-hacking competitions in Victoria, where competitors come from across the state
Carnival coordinator Brendan Hehir said the event was not to be missed.
“Everyone is really professional and it’s fast and furious,” he said.
Mr Hehir said the most spectacular competition was the tree climb.
In this event, participants use their axe to chip in at a four-metre tall tree. The aim is to carve out sections of the tree and use planks to climb to the very top.
Mr Hehir said the community was particularly excited for the big day given that it had been cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic.
Oliver Lees
