Watch out - Stroud is preparing itself for an onslaught.
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Yes, it's that time of the year when bricks will be tossed, rolling pins hurled and rubber chickens chucked into the air for the 59th annual Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition.
This iconic event, which will be held on Saturday, July 13, will see men, women and children vying for the title of Australia's biggest tosser.
Traditionally, the male event includes throwing a brick which weighs in at five pounds or 2.26kg, while the women hurl two and a half pound (1.13kg) rolling pins, providing a chance to demonstrate their impressive tossing skills while taking part in this historic event.
Hunter strongman and reigning Australian champion brick thrower, Kurt Livens, from Largs and Stroud local, Sarah Eggins the current rolling pin champion, are both returning to the 2019 event to defend their titles.
If you are up for the challenge to beat Kurt's 2018, 25 metre record and Sarah's 29 metre throw, entries for all categories open from approximately 11.30am on event day.
Nobody would have ever assumed that an entire event could be based on a brick, and that so much fun could be had from such a basic object.
Boasting a population of more than 700, Stroud, however had very different ideas for this slab of cement, and is now the only Stroud in the world to continue this whacky tradition.
Catch-up
In 1960 the towns of Stroud in the UK and the USA, both brick-making towns, held the first bricking-throwing contest.
With Australia and Canada joining in 1961, and in 1962 Australia suggested including a women's rolling pin contest.
More recently the fun-filled addition of children being able to hurl a hen embodies the event's sense of family spirit and light-heartedness, which keeps attracting participants and spectators year after year.
Providing the ultimate family day out, the Stroud showground will be bursting with market and food stalls, activities and entertainment - just be careful to duck out of the way of the propelling pins, pullets and blocks.
Little visitors can enjoy face painting and a variety of fun games led by Medowie Girl Guides.
The ever popular tug-o-war returns and is hosted by Maitland Tug-o-War along with the fast and furious post splitting and wood chop and a vintage vehicle displays.
If ever there was a town that singlehandedly embodied feelings of merriment and cheerfulness with an upbeat vibe, it would be Stroud.
Unlike the three little pigs, there is no straw or sticks, so get set to huff, and puff, and throw your bricks.
To find out more visit the Stroud Brick Throwing website here.
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