May 22, 2025
Blackbutt lived up to its “timber town” reputation on Saturday with a strong focus on woodchopping events at the annual Blackbutt Show.
Not only was there top-level competitions – including several Queensland titles – for the spectators to enjoy in the woodchopping arena, a retired star of the sport officially opened the show.
Kerry Head, who has represented both Queensland and Australia on many occasions, officially opened the 91st Blackbutt Show.
Kerry was inducted into the Australian Axemen’s Association Hall Of Fame at last year’s Brisbane Ekka.
During his long career, he won the Queensland Champion of Champions 11 times and the Australian Champion of Champions twice.
During the late 1990s, he also held the world records for 375mm Single Underhand and 300mm Underhand.
Kerry told the large crowd that the Blackbutt Show was his favourite of all the agricultural shows.
“Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of competing in many hundreds of ag shows across Australia, New Zealand and the USA,” he said.
“I’d like to congratulate the Blackbutt Show Society for putting together another great event this year.”
Kerry also thanked the show committee members and other volunteers for all their hard work, and the sponsors for making the show possible.
The other guest speakers at the opening, including Member for Nanango Attorney-General Deb Frecklington and South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff, also praised the woodchopping action.
However, there was a lot more also happening at this year’s show …
There was a well-supported dog show, cattle competitions, poultry, a large sideshow alley, a stunt show, circus, fireworks and local band Mr Q played until late.
