Dardanup set for fire-breathing bull of flame

A giant fire sculpture will be set ablaze tomorrow night to celebrate the conclusion of the 13th annual LiveLighter Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival.

The wooden bull sculpture - built by Dardanup artist Russell Sheridan - links with this year's festival theme commemorating 100 years of Anzac history.

Dardanup timber mill Wespine donated the materials to construct the gigantic sculpture, which took Mr Sheridan and "right-hand man" Rob Gardiner three weeks to build.

Mr Sheridan said the burning would be a spectacular sight.

"Every year, we have a theme and this year, we are honouring 100 years of Anzacs remembrance," he said.

"The burning of the sculpture will be a respectful service that pays homage to the Anzacs."

A service honouring the Anzacs will be held before Bunbury 10th Light Horse Troop member Daniel McDonald torches the commemorative sculpture.

LiveLighter Bull and Barrel Festival chairwoman Jill Cross said this year's burning should not be missed.

"It is undoubtedly the largest fire sculpture we have ever had," she said.

"It will be an emotional lighting of the fire sculpture but it will also be a celebration of the festival and the day."

The LiveLighter Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival will start at 10am and finish at 9pm, with the spectacular burning of the fire sculpture closing this year's festivities.

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