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Woodchopping & Sawing Competition
Woodchopping & Sawing Competition

Rumour has it that the first ever woodchopping competition was held between two axemen in Tasmania in 1870, betting on who could first fell a tree, but it took almost thirty years for woodchop to make its way to the Show in Sydney. More than 8,000 people packed into the cattle judging arena on the last day of the Show in 1899 to watch standing block competitions and it has been a mainstay and crowd favourite ever since.

In 1949 the RAS formed the RAS Axeman’s Association of NSW, in 1950 team relays were introduced, and in 1988 axe throwing, tree felling, and speed climbing were introduced. Not all events have lasted, but the crowd’s enjoyment of the sheer brute force of man and axe can’t be beaten.

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Information

Join us on Facebook Click here to keep up to date with all things Woodchop!   Competition Schedule Please refer to the Competition Schedule, on the  Key dates & Schedule  page to find out everything you need to know about the Competition.   Accommodation options There are a number of rental apartments, hotels and motels in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct and suburbs within close proximity to the Showground. Follow this link to view suggested accommodation options .   Competition Guide The Competitors Information Guide has has been developed to assist competitors during preparation and during their time at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, follow the link in the block on the right hand side of this page to download the Guide. 2023 Timber Types  The 2023 competition Woodchopping and Sawing Competition will see choppers cutting a mix of Silvertop Ash and Silvertop Stringybark.  

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