Briar Lane

The wheels of time turn back over a hundred years as the peaceful village of Evandale plays host to the Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships. A full program of Penny Farthing bicycle racing featuring the National Championship. Race athletes and enthusiasts from across Australia and around the world come to Evandale to watch and cheer as the cyclists race around the streets of historic Evandale. Food and drink from the businesses of Evandale are available surrounding the race circuit, along with vendors at the Village Fair in Pioneer Park, along with period themed entertainment and general merchandise. There's something for everyone. Come and join the fun!

Located in historic Evandale, our passion for using local and quality suppliers extends to our menu and the drinks we offer. Our ever-changing specials reflect the wonderful seasonal produce Tasmania and our kitchen garden has to offer. We produce our menu depending on the season and what our local producers and suppliers have on hand. Our food is honest fresh and British Pub style with a twist, hearty and warming in Winter and light and fresh in the Summer months.

The Launceston Horticultural Society, established in 1838, is Australia’s longest continual horticultural society. The Society holds horticultural shows in February, April, September and November, that are open to members and the general public. Each show features a range of flowers that are in season including: Camellias, Daffodils, Roses, Irises, Rhododendrons, Gladioli, Dahlias, Lilium and Begonia; together with a variety of cut flowers, rock & alpine flowers, cactus and succulents, plants grown in containers, floral art and garden produce. In addition to the floral displays other attractions include stall holders selling : A wide variety of plants: including Australian natives, Hellebores, Iris, Bulbs, Dahlias, Fuchsias, Ferns, Day Lilies, and Perennials. Garden sculptures and features : such as bird baths and plant supports Garden mulch :There is also live music, the LHS raffle, afternoon teas, plus a coffee van and food stall. 2 - 5pm on the Saturday, 9am - 4pm on the Sunday.