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25.01.2022 If you are considering coming to Waratah to camp over the weekend of the carnival there is room in the caravan park or a cross the road at the Woodchopping venue on the lake as the pub is booked out but there B&Bs in town. The Waratah Roadhouse has take away or eat in plus fuel and a good selection of groceries, the MUSHroom cafe has great coffee and cake and light meals, the Bischoff hotel on Friday night has pizzas and wings, dine in or take away plus a extensive selection of beverages and Saturday will have counter meals lunch and dinner with blues from popular local band Gnarly Burl and on Sunday dont forget to check out the historic Woodchopping display at the St. James church gallery and history centre and also check out the local museum

24.01.2022 Another great reason to stay overnight in Waratah after the chopping carnival is that on the next day, 10th there will be a market at the Alma Fagan Hall run by the Waratah Mens Shed for more information or to book a place for a stall contact Peter Hawthorn on 0419568090"

23.01.2022 A big thank you to all our sponsors coming on board to help make our carnival a success, Jemrock, Flex Realty, Yolla Community Pharmacy, Waratah Roadhouse, MUSHroom Coffee shop, Bischoff Hotel, Sandvik, Joe Fagan Heavy Haulage, Josh and Jenny Fagan, Tarkinese Embassy to name a few and more to be announced in coming days we couldnt do it without you

23.01.2022 What a venue for a chopping carnival, only a month away now. The vintage machinery club will once again have a great display of working and static machines including tractors, drag saws and memorabilia from a bygone era

22.01.2022 What a venue for a carnival, as usual Noel Fagan and Mick Dodd have the place looking postcard perfect forecast is for 23 degrees, just perfect for watching the action and having a cold one.

20.01.2022 Latest attraction for the carnival is the Wayfarers of Midgard a Viking re-enactment group who will be setting up camp for the weekend complete with blacksmith and demonstrations of axe throwing and sword and axe combat, now thats something you dont see everyday and another first for Waratah

20.01.2022 Most likely the worst weather in years but it did not dampen the enthusiasm, great turn out to our chops, good crowd and axemen and women had a great day, church fete well attended and great night at the Bischoff hotel with Ryan James all businesses in town had a great day, this is what it is all about bringing people to our town to show case what a beautiful place in the world we live in. A big thank you to all those who attended. A photo of Joe Fagan presenting winners of the Alma Fagan memorial. Thank you to all our sponsors from Waratah Axemens Association

19.01.2022 Due to the fires about at the moment and we have had a couple up here at Waratah so in recognition of the great job our firies and emergency services personnel do we have made the wood chops on Saturday free entry for them, children are always free. I know it is not a lot but hey a bit of recognition for what they are doing has got to help just turn up at the gate on Saturday and tell us no need for ID we trust you with our lives,

18.01.2022 Just a quick wake up call for you on our chopping carnival for next year on February 8th. Come along and see the states best axemen in action plus vintage machinery, historic carriages plus more, stay over either in accommodation or camp and get up to the Bischoff hotel and enjoy the cool sounds of Gnarly Burl. There will also be a car and bike show and shine. There will be more attractions posted in the coming weeks so pencil it on the calendar. Waratahs Big Day Out

17.01.2022 Only a fortnight away to Waratahs big weekend chops and church fair on Saturday, live music at the Bischoff hotel Saturday night and market on Sunday at the mens shed in the Alma Fagan Hall and while in town please patronise the Roadhouse for your fuel and take away food, the MUSHroom for coffee and cake and the Bischoff hotel for a nice cold drink and delicious meals all these businesses are sponsors of the chopping carnival

17.01.2022 last one for today some great action shots over the posts

16.01.2022 This is the full list of our sponsors for our Woodchopping Carnival without whose support we would not be able to have this event in our community. Joe Fagan Heavy Haulage, T. J. Ray Diesel Services, W. D. Auto Electrical, Dowling McCarthy Tyres, Independent Oils, William Adams, W. B. Truck and Trailer, Forico PTY. Ltd., Yolla Pharmacy, Shaw Contracting, Bischoff Hotel, Waratah Roadhouse, Flex Realty. MUSHroom Cafe, North West Mowers, Hugh Nolan, Tarkinese Embassy, David Kenworthy. A big thank you to all these companies and individuals for getting behind the Waratah Axemens Association for 2020

16.01.2022 Our beautiful Tigers Den

16.01.2022 Preparations well under way for next years carnival on the 8 th of February, plenty of sponsors coming on board and lots of activities for everyone to enjoy. All the best wood chopping events, standing, under hand, sawing and chainsaw races plus burgers and snags from the Waratah ladies, licensed bar, vintage machinery displays, fairy floss plus car and bike show and shine and more to come. At night at the Bischoff hotel will be Gnarly Burl for your entertainment. Some of the other things we are looking at is vintage horse and carts, a market and a story telling event so a full weekend of events so bring your van or tent or book some accommodation and spend a weekend in our town.

16.01.2022 and still they keep coming

16.01.2022 Couldnt do it without these people, our major sponsors thanks Josh, Jenny, Joe and Cheryl

15.01.2022 This will be the last post for the time being but keep a check as we have some more things happening as the year goes on, we will be partnering with the Friends of the Waratah reservoir for a rally shortly to help save our historic waterways and perhaps a bush dance in winter. I hope that you have been kept up to date with the chopping carnival and some insights into the history of this great event and some of the families that have been associated with this like the Fagans. ...Thank you for your support this year and although we made a small loss due to the weather the town was the big winner with people camping, staying in accommodation and spending at local businesses and one of our sponsors Flex Realty even had phone calls from people visiting on Saturday so its a win, win for everybody. One of the ideas for next year is a street party on the Saturday night just like the old back to Waratah days. The photo is of myself and my long suffering wife president and secretary /treasurer respectively. See more

14.01.2022 Bring your pride and joy, be it car or bike down to the carnival and you could be going home a little bit richer at our show and shine

14.01.2022 Well everyone Waratah chopping carnival is over for another year, everything has been cleared up and packed away with just the cooler trailer to be returned to Burnie today. Certificate of appreciation will be delivered today to our sponsors, nothing like thanking them personally. I think our little town shone very brightly on Saturday and the benefit to our town with the pub booked out for days leading up to the carnival, all B&Bs booked out, the caravan park totally overflo...wing is great to see. All the local businesses have said they have been flat out so the benefits have been shared by many. The axemen and sawyers and axewomen were world class, commontary by the great David Foster was tremendous, the display by the vintage machinery club was superb with the old machines ticking over in the background providing the soundtrack for the day, stall holders added to the festive feel and the Vikings added that little extra and thank you to the crowd who turned up you witnessed Waratah at its best you became involved and showed your appreciation of each event. There will be a few more posts coming up for final results of events etc See more

14.01.2022 Some highlights from this year's event and reminding everyone that next year will be the towns 150 year anniversary so we are planning already for a big weekend, thank you Candice Mason for the photos

11.01.2022 Unloaded the blocks this morning, thanks Gerald Stubbs and crew, Sue and I gave the mobile office a coat of paint and a spruce up yesterday. Big day tomorrow picking up the food and beer, more prizes, banners and put up signage and marquees

11.01.2022 Do you have a car or bike that is your pride and joy then bring it along to Waratah Woodchopping Carnival on the 9th February and show us and be in the running for a prize or camp over night and have a great weekend with plenty on offer

10.01.2022 Thank you everyone who came to the Woodchopping Carnival today, it was great to see so many people supporting our community. The chopping, sawing and chainsaw racing was top class. I hope everybody had a great day out and we look forward to seeing you all back again next year

10.01.2022 Might be a good idea to put up some contact numbers for the carnival committee Chris Hawkins 0467341747 and our long suffering secretary Sue Hawkins 0419390940, we are happy to help you or post your comments and we will reply

10.01.2022 Righto, here is the final list of the entertainment for the Waratah Woodchopping Carnival for 9th of February starting at 10am Tassies best axemen through to approximately 3pm on the chopping arena, vintage machinery display working and static on the old rock drilling area, North West Carriage Driving Association featuring 100 year old carts on the old footy ground, car and bike show and shine, licensed undercover bar overlooking chopping arena, burgers snags etc, coffee van, fairy floss stall, fire wood auction, gem and mineral display and sales so come along enjoy the day all for a gold coin donation entry, camp the night and enjoy the smooth sounds of Ryan James fresh from the festival of small halls at the Bischoff hotel and enjoy a meal and a few cold frothies

09.01.2022 a few more shots of our last carnival

09.01.2022 Well everyone the line-up of events for this years carnival is complete. Wood chopping -featuring some of Tassies best axmen Historical Machinery Club- working... displays Northern Driving Society- historic horse and cart, carriages Car & bike show and shine - just turn up prizes on offer Licenced undercover bar- beer, wine and spirits Hot Shots coffee / plus Home style burgers and snags and more Gem & Minerals - display and sales Hand Made Furniture - featuring native timber Veteran car parts - gaskets, parts mostly new Blacksmith display Old Time Fairy Floss- made up on sticks while you watch Coastal Cycling Club - races and time trials So come along and enjoy a great day out in Waratah on the banks of the lake all for a gold coin donation entry See more

09.01.2022 sorry about me but I am just downloading off a stick by numbers

07.01.2022 Well folks, been going all day from 8am till now office, cooled trailer picked up and delivered, all marquees up we are ready to go. Just finished allocating prize money for tomorrow, 30 entries and all will feature in the teams race at the end of the day , all competitors are cutting for some serious money. Well Im of to bed its after 10 and I need beauty sleep. Best of luck to all our entrants, may you have a safe and rewarding day good night

06.01.2022 Another update on sponsors for our carnival, Kellys Waste Management, William Adams, J F Machinery, WD Truck and Trailer, thanks you guys for helping us put on the biggest day in Waratah and all sponsorship goes to the prizes for competitors see you on the day for an action packed program.

06.01.2022 Not long now, anyone wanting to put a display or stall for the carnival or market on Sunday 10th please contact me 0467341747 or secretary on 0419390940 chopping carnival is free Sunday market is $10, come along and have a great day or weekend in our award winning tidy town

06.01.2022 Out again today visiting sponsors for our carnival who without their much appreciated help small towns like us would struggle to keep our heritage alive. A full list will be posted shortly recognising their contribution.

05.01.2022 The Waratah Woodchopping Carnival is on 9th February 2019 and will feature a full program involving some of Tassie s best axemen. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting some of the attractions that will be on offer for your enjoyment and if you have any questions about us please contact us.

05.01.2022 If you get hungry on Saturday Sue, Julie, Lynn and Judy will be cooking up a storm on the baby with country style burgers and snags with the trimmings over 200 years experience between them, plus fresh coffee and tea and then perhaps treat yourself to a bowl of freshly picked local raspberries and cream from Dale Hites Berry stall

04.01.2022 A bit of Waratah history, this plaque was once attached to the pavilion housing a bar, undercover viewing area and a kitchen built with money raised by the Waratah Axemens Club and matched dollar for dollar by the then Waratah council then a few years ago the Waratah Wynyard Council decided that they no longer needed this as an asset so smashed it down with an excavator and trucked it to the tip without any consultation with the community which adds $650 a year to the cost ...of the carnival. This plaque honours Joe Fagan senior for his service to the community and the Fagan family is synonymous with Woodchopping in the Waratah area and have always sponsored and offered in kind assistance such as the loader and truck on the day so a big thank you to Joe snr., Joe and Josh and families for keeping this carnival going, Joe was presented with life membership last year in appreciation of his achievements. So the plaque is back overlooking the arena. See more

04.01.2022 Here you go Jesse Bakes your a champion

04.01.2022 Blocks all lined up ready for Saturday, lots of events world class axemen

03.01.2022 After a fabulous day at the chops get on up to the historic Bischoff Hotel for a counter meal and enjoy the evening listening to some great tunes from Ryan James fresh from the festival of small halls tour, what a great way to round out the day.

03.01.2022 While at the chops on Saturday have a chat to Wally and Karen Dick of Tarkine quad and side-by-side adventures on their trips around the area,at their display, great people offering something unique and also catch up with Paul and Linda Ledger of Tarkine Magnet Tours which I highly recommend about his tours of the old mining town of Magnet, both having recently been featured on All for Adventure TV show.

02.01.2022 In keeping with tradition entry into the carnival is by gold coin donation to keep it family friendly, the ladies will be cooking burgers and snags with scones on offer , there is a licensed undercover wet area serving cold beer and wine at bar rates, a coffee van and and fairy floss for the young or young at heart

01.01.2022 All these are on display in the main bar of the Bischoff hotel so next time you are in check them out