Wood chopping to return to Blackman’s

COMPETITIVE wood chopping will take centre stage at Blackman’s Brewery next weekend, as the Torquay establishment hosts its second annual Wood Chopping Championship.

The brewery will host the event in the venue’s outdoor beer garden on June 21 in partnership with the Western Victorian Axeman’s Association.

Featuring 12 underhand and 12 standing block competitors, wood choppers will battle it out in a full elimination challenge.

Competitors will cut one on one in two separate events, resulting in two finals of three choppers to crown an overall champion.

Live entertainment from the Bluegrass Band will follow the presentation of the winners.

Blackman’s Brewery owner Renn Blackman said it was sure to be a spectacle not to miss.

“It’s pretty exciting to have 20 or so of the best wood choppers from around the state coming down to compete for a pretty good cash prize.

“Everyone loves watching it, it’s quite mesmerising, and many of us have pretty fond memories of growing up and going to shows and watching it.

“It’ll be great for people to sit there with a beer and watch all the action.”

The event will start at 12 noon, and entry is free.