Blackwood Woodchop and Easter Carnival is in its 125th year

WINNER of Moorabool Shire’s Community Event of the Year, the Blackwood Woodchop and Easter Carnival offers an action-packed day out for the whole family.

In its milestone 125th year, it features one of the oldest woodchopping competitions in Victoria!

ABOVE: The program begins with a street parade.

The Carnival begins with a street parade, followed by the woodchop plus loads of other fun stuff – gold panning, gumboot throwing, pet show, treasure hunt, kids novelty games and races, face-painting, tug-o-war, market stalls, delicious eats and licensed bars.

LEFT: The Carnival includes a tug-o-war competition.

The Carnival starts with a parade which starts off on Martin Street, weaving down to the reserve for a final victory lap. People are invited to follow along or watch the parade at any point along the way.

Anyone is welcome to enter the parade, there is no theme, so you can let your imagination run wild and enter with friends, family, or fidos! Prizes awarded on the day include Best Dressed, Most Colourful, and Most Creative.

If you are interested in taking part, please email [email protected]m (it’s free to take part but registering helps with numbers, prizes et cetera).

We have also got some fantastic music lined up for the day with the Gordon Gypsies, Craig Woodward and Friends, Fingerbone, Gumbo Express and Rock & Co.