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Wine
& cheese tasting - Celebrate the emergence of
the Henty Wine Region as an outstanding producer of exceptional
cool-climate wine.
 Meet local wine
producers and sample the award winning chardonnays, rieslings,
pinot noirs and dessert wines while discussing the complexities of
the regional varieties. 
Freely
available in the wine marquee is the chance to taste well matured
cheeses, the perfect accompaniment when having a glass of
wine.
 Wood
Chop - The wood chop and tree
felling attracts many competitors from all over Australia,
including state and Australian champions. Every year at
least one Victorian title is contested at the Wood, Wine
& Roses Festival. This event is rated as one of the best
country Victorian wood chops. This year more than 30 competitions
will sharpen thier axes for the event, vying for the John Wills
Memorial Trophy.
Car
Rally-
The
festival car rally races into gear on the Friday night, February
26, before the festival. A field of more than 25 vehicles will take
to the Annya State Forest to compete in the first round of the SA
series, vying for the Graham and Kathleen Millard perpetual trophy.
Cars will be on display in the festival grounds on Saturday for
spectators after the race is complete.
 Lawn
Mower Racing - (first introduced in 1999).
See the dirt fly as Heywood hosts the first round of the
point system championship races on a purpose built course
which offers plenty of challenges for the drivers. Reaching speeds
of up to 80kmph on the 300 metre long track, it is an electrifying
race to watch. This year more than 30 competitors will travel from
across the state to compete in 30 different events.
Carnival
Rides & Shows - What festival would be
complete without the prospect
of a variety of carnival rides and side shows?
The festival
offers rides and entertainment that caters for all ages. Check out
the side show acts, from circus acts to street performers - there
is something for all ages.
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