The time-honoured Wollombi Woodchop makes a return on Saturday, December 3 at Wollombi Tavern.
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The Wollombi Woodchop is a sanctioned NSW Axemen's Association event which has been drawing participants and spectators from miles about for many years.
The free event will kick off at 11am and will see a number of events, including a sawing event, a two board tree climb, a boys' chop and the NSW 300mm standing block champion.
Wollombi Tavern publican Justin Scrymgeour said he thinks it's really important to get the event back up and running.
"There's been a few interruptions in the town the past couple of years with COVID and floods, so I think everyone is pretty excited about it," he said.
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Mr Scrymgeour added, it has always been a big event for this town.
"I've only been in the town for two years so I haven't had a chance to see it yet so I'm really looking forward to it," he said.
The woodchop competition will finish up around 5pm and will be followed on by a live band.
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Laura Rumbel
Laura Rumbel is a journalist who has always called Maitland home. She has been with the Maitland Mercury since 2022, and is passionate about all areas of local news.
Laura Rumbel is a journalist who has always called Maitland home. She has been with the Maitland Mercury since 2022, and is passionate about all areas of local news.
