Woodchop carnival returns

The Blackwood Woodchop and Easter Carnival is set for Saturday 4 April 2026 as the event marks its 125th year at the Blackwood Recreation Reserve. (meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/blackwood-woodchop-and-easter-carnival) Organisers list a 10:00am start with a highlighted “Tree Climb” scheduled for 1:20pm and core programming running through the afternoon. (weekendnotes.com/blackwood-woodchop-and-easter-carnival-2026) Ticketing details published by event promoters show adult tickets (16+) at $20 with early-bird offers at $15, seniors concession tickets at $15 and free entry for children 15 years and under. (weekendnotes.com/blackwood-woodchop-and-easter-carnival-2026) The carnival’s traditional street parade starts on Main Street and winds down to the reserve and Lerderderg River, featuring brass-band accompaniment, floats and prize categories for best dressed, most colourful and most creative entries. (meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/blackwood-woodchop-and-easter-carnival) (thewombatpost.com.au/events/blackwood-woodchop-easter-carnival) Live-music bookings announced for the day include the Gordon Gypsies, Craig Woodward & Friends, Fingerbone, Gumbo Express and Rock & Co. as part of the event entertainment lineup. (meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/blackwood-woodchop-and-easter-carnival) The pet show carries a $3 entry per category plus a gold-coin donation with proceeds to Woodlands Wildlife Rescue, and parade registrations are being taken via blackwoodprogress@gmail.com while tickets and event information are listed on the Blackwood event page. (weekendnotes.com/blackwood-woodchop-and-easter-carnival-2026) (meltonmoorabool.starweekly.com.au/news/blackwood-woodchop-and-easter-carnival)