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Woodchop & Sawing
Woodchop & Sawing

Competition Overview

The Woodchop and Sawing Competition Competition is a show highlight and is one of the largest competitions at the Ekka.

Held at the Ekka for more than a century, axemen and women come from across the country to compete for equal prize money.

Strength, skill, and sheer determination are displayed in an electrifying battle of axes and saws!

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09 Aug 2025

Judging Commences

The Woodchop and Sawing Competition has been held at the Ekka for more than a century. The competition is a show highlight and is one of the largest competitions at the Ekka.

Axemen and women come from across the country to compete for equal prize money.

In addition to cash prizes, the following titles are awarded:

Champion Axeman of Show

Junior Champion Axeman of Show

Most Successful Competitor

Most Successful Lady Competitor

Councillors Best and Fairest

Champion Queensland Axeman of the Year

The Ekka is very excited to host the following Australian Titles:

325mm Standing Block

350mm Underhand

325mm Tree Felling

300mm Standing Block Hard-Hitting

Women's 275mm Underhand

Women's 325mm Single Handed Sawing

Open 450mm Double Handed Sawing

Jack and Jill 375mm Double Handed Sawing

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Competition Schedule

Ekka 2022 410 5517

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Orla Rowe

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