Wood Wine & Roses Festival

Last Saturday in February each year

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Heywood 3304
Victoria  Australia
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GET READY HEYWOOD

THE big acts have been secured, now the work begins to turn the Wood Wine and Roses Festival into the biggest event on the south-west calendar.

This year’s line-up is set to be one of the most impressive but the committee is still in search of volunteers and sponsors to make it a success.

Australia’s number one Robbie Williams impersonator, Louis Lou and the party boys are headlining the February 27 event.

This dedicated performer has the dark looks of the former UK boy band member, but has even gone to the lengths of having his sleeves of tattoos permanently inked to be a true match to the pop icon.

Audiences should prepare for one of the most electric night performances ever seen on the Wood Wine and Roses’ stage.

The Australian Youth Band are making a welcome return to the festival, fresh from playing at some of the countries biggest events.

They will join the stage with award winning country performer Don Costa, country blues performer Japanese George with top Warrnambool band Lotus.

Get ready for the rev of the engines with the return of lawnmower racing for its eighth consecutive year.

Brian Benter and his team of supporters are anticipating up to 30 hotted up ride on mowers roaring around the track in five classes, including juniors.

Brian said the rebuilt motors could reach speeds of up to 80kmph, expected on a track which has straights “no longer than 100 metres”.

The larger class of engines will be roaring around local forest the night before the event for the annual car rally.

Organisers are expecting a big field, with strong interest received from across the district.

On the other side of the festival map, woodchips will be flying as some of the countries best wood choopers vye for the John Wills Memorial Trophy.

Organiser Ian Durra has more than 30 competitors sharpening their axes in anticipation of the $3000 competition, which will feature more than 30 events.

He said competitors were coming from interstate to compete, with Dartmoor talent Daniel Anderson one of the local favourites.

Internationally renowned wood turner Guilio Marcolongo is returning with his eye opening creations.

The Wonthaggi based artist has been travelling the world showcasing his hand crafted masterpieces and is pleased to be returning to pass on his talents to the south-west audience.

Mr Marcolongo is best known for his delicate work, carving a piece of wood into an acubra hat.

More than 60 stallholders have been secured for the event but more static displays are still needed for the north bank.

The Heywood Lions Club are generously donating their time to manage the gates but further volunteers are required to sell arm bands on the street, to ensure an easy flow into the festival after the street parade.

This is in addition to the help needed on the Thursday and Friday before the event to ensure everything is set up on time.

Anyone with suggestions or willing to volunteer should contact Wood Wine and Roses committee member Pam Nolte on 0439 924 655 or 55271122.

V/Line buses will continue to run from Portland, expecting to depart at 9.45am and 10.20am to Heywood and returning at 4pm and 5pm.

The committee urges spectators to take a fold up chair to the event, to ensure they have somewhere to sit and enjoy the entertainment as supplied seating will be limited.

 

 

WHAT TO SEE

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

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Snakebusters

Woodchopping

Lawnmower racing

Billa the Clown

Circus Mystic

Escape Artist Patrick Trick

Hempel Dancers

Belly Dancers

Fireworks display                            

LIVE BANDS

Robbie Williams Tribute Show 

Australian Youth Band

Don Costa

Japanese George

Lotus

Falls of Halladale

 

COMPETITIONS

Art and craft

Photography

Floral Art

 

ATTRACTIONS

Carnival rides

Wine and cheese tasting

Food stalls

Lots of market stalls

 

ADMISSION

$20 adult (18 and over)

$15 concession card holder and under-15

 

The Wood, Wine and Roses Festival was first held in Heywood in 1993 and has grown over the years to be an award winning event in the South West of Victoria.  The festival is action packed with a wide variety of activities and events for the entire family to enjoy.  

 

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It is estimated that in 2009 a record breaking 12,000 visitors passed through the gates.  

This festival is a must attend for the whole family.