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2002 ORGANISERS CONFERENCE

Special Events
Although we do our best to confirm market information published on this site, at times dates and venues change at short notice. To avoid disappointment it is advisable to check these details with the organiser before travelling.
 
Special Events - Tasmania 2009 - 2010
27th December  

The Taste Festival
Tasmania's premier summer event celebrates twenty years! Sample Tasmania's produce, wines, culinary delights while enjoying arts, cultural & sporting activities. For 8 days and nights the sounds, sights and aromas of the Taste Festival will engage your senses. Phone: (03) 6238 2100
www.tastefestival.com.au

 
30th December - 1st Jan  

The Falls Festival
Two days and nights of music and entertainment from more then 50 local and international acts. Rock out to three days of great music with bands from our very own shores, and across the globe.
Website: www.fallsfestival.com

 
30th December - 3rd Jan   Hobart Collectors Antique Fair
Hobart's largest offering of quality furniture and Collectables held in City Hall, Macquarie St
8th - 10th January  

Cygnet Folk Festival
A three day festival celebrating words, music and dance held in the delightful Huon Valley
Celebrate and enjoy the music of mainland and international folk performers as the pubs, halls, cafes, parks and streets of Cygnet come alive with music and dance. This small sleepy town of Cygnet, situated in the beautiful Huon Valley and nestled in the picturesque bay of Port Cygnet. Phone: (03) 6295 0202

 
26th January   HENLEY ON MERSEY - Celebrate Australia's proud heritage and pioneering spirit as well as our unique quirkiness at Henley on the Mersey. Try your hand at whip cracking, sheaf tossing, egg tossing or spud picking. Barrack for the wood choppers, make a scare-crow, pick a winner in the pig and ferret races or watch the ferret frolic. Get on board for the Betta Boags Boat Race. Bells Parade, Latrobe TAS 7307
Phone: (03) 6426-1442
6th February  

MSFEST
Tasmania's biggest one day music festival hosting local, national and international live bands and DJ's
Held on the riverside setting of Inveresk Park, Launceston, MSFEST hosts a packed out day of sunshine, rides, interactive activities, Tasmanian produce and some of the best National, International and local music around. Phone: 0410 539 991
stacy.orin@opconsulting.com.au
Website: www.msfest.com

 
12th - 14th February  

Festivale
Celebrate food, wine and entertainment in al fresco style at Launceston's historic City Park. Attracting about 40,000 people each year. More than 65 stalls offer the opportunity to taste Tasmanian gourmet food and wine amid all the colour and fun of family entertainment dance, music and street theatre - provided by both local and interstate artists. Phone: (03)-6334 9990
Website: www.festivale.com.au
23rd February  

Clarence Jazz Festival
The Clarence Jazz Festival is Tasmania's premier jazz event featuring six days of free concerts
Enjoy six swing-filled days of music at the Clarence Jazz Festival. Phone: (03) 6245 8638

 
14th March  

TASTE OF THE HARVEST - Food and wine festival with an agricultural and local produce theme plus entertainment. Delight your taste buds with Tasmanian food and wine and enjoy the exhibits, entertainment, tours and competitions.
Taste of the Harvest is a food and wine festival with an agricultural and local produce theme. You can graze on potato and other vegetable dishes, venison, lamb shanks, beef pies and conclude with strawberries and raspberries from the local region. And of course you can accompany your gourmet food with Tasmanian wine and beer and quality coffee. Boags, Cascade, White Rock Vineyards, Lake Barrington Vineyards, Tamar Ridge Winery and Dalrymple, Ghost Rock Vineyard, Barrington Park Winery and Ashgrove Cheese are just some of the brands you can experience.
Entertainers will perform music across the genres of rock and roll, country, jazz and folk as well as a brass band. Circus acts, balloon sculpture, jumping castles, face painting and performing dogs will entertain the kids. Tasmania's key producers will exhibit in the agricultural marquee. Expect to see McCain Foods, Simplot, Harvest Moon, Webster Walnuts, Tas Alkaloids, along with celebrity chefs.
Farm gate bus tours of the North West Coasts most productive agricultural areas are held in the week leading up to the event. Run over three days, you can visit farms and processors in the beautiful Forth/Devonport area with an itinerary of sites ranging from farm operations to food processing. Phone: (03) 6432-2233


20th - 21st March   FORTH VALLEY BLUES FESTIVAL - Relax at the State's premier Blues and Roots music festival, which has developed into a well-recognised format of 12 hours of music 1:00pm to 1:00am with most acts performing two sets, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
This provides full value for patrons attending who may wish to partake in a more laid-back family friendly afternoon session and of those who want to crank things up and rage on after dark. The festival day also includes a large range of stalls with food, music, clothing, bar facilities, a motorbike show and shine, free overnight camping facilities and Sunday breakfast on sale for those who camp. The festival has showcased some of the best in Australian Blues and Roots music talent, with both home grown Tassie acts and great mainland names - there has even been international performances and this year will be no exception. Starts 1:00pm Saturday and finishes 1:00am Sunday.
Phone: (03) 6428-2239

 
20th - 21st March   Model Makers And Collectors Exhibition
Exhibition of Model Boats,Cars, Planes, Trains and Miniatures
This exciting Exhibition is for the whole family. Model Boats will be sailing in a huge pool. Model Cars will be racing. Model Planes will be flying and Model Trains will be running. Miniatures will be on display as will extensive collections of die cast cars, plastic kits and many other model things.
Website: www.mmaca.com
2nd April   West Tamar 3 Peaks Festival
Family Festival celebrating the start of the Hydro Tasmania Three Peaks Festival. Family day with free children's activities, some of the best food and wine in the Tamar Valley, exciting activities both on and off the water all located on the picturesque Inspection Head Wharf, Beauty Point
6th - 8th May   AGFEST
Agfest is an event organised by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania. Volunteers from this Organisation spend many hours organising and working to ensure everyone enjoys the Agfest experience.
Web: www.agfest.com.au
Phone: 1300 243 378
If what you're looking for isn't here, try Markets & Fairs magazine, available in newsagents for $5.00,
which lists around 800 special events Australia-wide.
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