A near record-breaking 200 people hoisted household items skyward on Saturday for the 57th annual Stroud International Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition.
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“It was unbelievable,” committee president Karen Hutchinson said of the number of competitors, an increase of more than 80 from the year prior.
“It’d go close to being a record amount.”
Ms Hutchinson said the increased range of activities played a role in thousands of people continuing to flock to the small town for the yearly event.
This year saw the introduction of the Hunter Valley Tent Pegging Team, while a “Back to the Future” street parade, martial arts demonstration and hundreds of stalls offered entertainment alongside the traditional brick and rolling pin throwing.
Ms Hutchinson said that the exact number of revelers wasn’t known yet, but it was a strong crowd.
“The main street of Stroud was packed four or five deep during the parade.
“It was a really good turnout,” she said.