IF quirky community events are your fancy then the upcoming Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing competition on Saturday July 12 is worth a visit.
This popular event returns to the Stroud Showground in Cowper Street, bringing with it a fun-filled day of laughter, rivalry and rural charm and a theme of “Music makes the world go around”.
“There’s something for everyone,” said event organiser Karen Hutchinson.
“Join in oversized games such as cage soccer and dart ball.
“There will be impressive demonstrations of post splitting and wood chopping, and displays of knitted, crocheted and macrame items.”
Now a staple in Stroud’s annual calendar, the event celebrates community spirit, good-natured rivalry and a bit of old-fashioned silliness.
It’s the kind of grassroots gathering that makes country towns so special – and it continues to draw crowds from across the region and beyond.
Locals and visitors alike are invited to join this wonderfully weird showdown of skill, strength and sheer good fun.
Whether you’re lobbing a brick with pinpoint precision or hurling a rolling pin like a country pro, there’s no better way to spend a crisp winter weekend in regional NSW.
This annual event promises a blend of thrilling competitions, a festive street parade, live music and local entertainment, country style market stalls and a plethora of family-friendly activities.
The fun kicks off in the centre of town with a vibrant Street Parade at 10am featuring a dazzling array of floats, motorbikes, cars, spirited bands, the Hunter Heroes and local school children.
Highlight of the day, the Brick Throwing contest, will officially commence at 11am with the ceremonial throwing of the first brick by Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell MP.
Participants can register starting at 10:30am, with categories for all ages and skill levels, including Men’s Adult Brick Throwing; Women’s Adult Rolling Pin Throwing; Kids Brick Throwing; Junior Rolling Pin Throwing; Rubber Chicken Throwing; and Masters Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing (60+ years).
Exciting prizes and trophies will await the winners in each category and those eager to etch their names in the record books will need to throw a brick at least 90 feet and a rolling pin at least 101 feet.
Live performances from local acts such as the Buckett Swayers, Waratah Brass Band, and Newcastle RSL Pipe Band will keep the energy high.
Kids will enjoy a day full of fun with baby animals at the Sweet Valley Petting Zoo and the ever-popular Hunter Hero characters available for photos and fun.
The Brick & Rolling Pin Competition began in the 1960s inspired by brick-making towns in Stroud, United Kingdom and the United States with Australia and Canada joining the festivities soon after.
Tickets can be purchased at the Showground gate (open from 7am) on the day of the event: $15 adults, $5 children and $30 family.
By Chris KARAS
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