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Agfest is Tasmania’s premier agricultural and rural event, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year. Held at Quercus Park, near Carrick, this iconic three-day experience has broad appeal. We showcase the best in farming, machinery, agribusiness, and rural innovation, so it’s a must-visit for industry professionals, families, and anyone with a passion for Tasmania’s agricultural heritage. With over 600 exhibitors, Agfest offers something for everyone. Explore the latest in farm equipment, livestock displays, and cutting-edge technology, or wander through the craft pavilions for unique handmade goods. Food lovers can indulge in delicious local produce, while adventure-seekers can take in thrilling 4WD demonstrations, equestrian events, and woodchopping competitions. The fan-favourite Central Arena and other arenas around Quercus Park delivers non-stop entertainment, from whip cracking to working dog trials. We want to welcome you back every year, so we do our best to introduce new attractions exhibitors annually to keep things interesting. Proudly organised by Rural Youth Tasmania, Agfest is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community, resilience, and innovation in the agricultural sector. Whether you're looking to network, learn, shop, or simply enjoy a fantastic day out, Agfest delivers an unforgettable experience. We’ll see you in the paddock May 1st – May 3rd.

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With the autumn sunshine as a spotlight, and Launceston as the stage, Australian Musical Theatre Festival is back for 2025! Featuring an array of emerging and established artists from around the country, we invite you to experience the magic of musical theatre over five days this May. “It is a true joy to present the 2025 Australian Musical Theatre Festival program, which continues to celebrate, cultivate and educate around one of the world’s most thrilling (and most popular!) art forms. "Launceston again provides a truly unique stage, allowing us to align the magic of Tasmanian culture with both traditional and contemporary musical theatre, through a variety of offerings that are unexpected, thrilling and inspiring. This is musical theatre unlike you’ve ever seen it...” – Tyran Parke, Artistic Director. Whether it’s a brand-new presentation of your favourite musical, a chance to get to know Australia’s greatest stars, or simply a reason to explore a city full of stories, we invite you to join us and share the stage.

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Solstice in the Square invites you to explore the balance between darkness and light. In George Town’s Regent Square, enjoy a whimsical evening of fireside warmth, live music, delicious food, and mulled wine. Celebrate connection and renewal, embracing the quiet magic and mystery of winter’s longest night in Tasmania. Bring the family! SAVE THE DATE: Friday, 20th of June 2025. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

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A Tasmanian event exists that is slightly OFF centre; one where an unusual interlacing of agriculture and art is crafted into a program designed to disrupt. Centered around nature as our provider, something far greater and more powerful than us all, attending agriCULTURED enables the reclaiming of your own rhythm albeit in a wabi sabi world. There are moments when stories can only be felt, rather than told and this festival offers a physical and metaphorical journey through the agricultural landscapes of northern Tasmania. Bespoke performances see the language of music and creativity translate into not just an exhibit of sorts, but a moment and one where those who stand beside us become more than just fellow attendees, but friends. Knowledge is power and agriCULTURED eventgoers have the opportunity to absorb expertise from the driving forces behind sustainability and food innovation within the agri-food sector. Rewild yourself and return home motivated by innovation, opportunity and encouraged to pursue it the Tasmanian way. End the agritourism event with your cup filled plus a full plate at Conversations in the City, an experiential example of food, culture, and why Launceston was recently named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

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A celebration of all things maritime, fishing, seafood and fine food more widely, accompanied by the best local beverages and an eclectic program of entertainment. Acknowledging the fishing and farming heritage of the North East with the nation's best wines on its doorstep. Coinciding with the start of the commercial scallop season in the depths of winter, what better reason to celebrate!

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Discover our connection to world class tennis We’re thrilled to serve up a new tennis-inspired tasting at our Cellar Door. Enjoy a serve of our finest wines and hear the fascinating stories of local and grand slam tennis that inspired the name of our wines. Alongside the tasting, we invite you to enjoy our collection of tennis memorabilia including Tasmanian designed and crafted tennis racquets – Tim has quite the collection! Explore our grounds and you will see the trees planted for the Alexander Racquet Company back in the 1930s. At $40 per person, enjoy a selection of our Wizard and Hot Shot wines – discover why they are the perfect match. Please note we have a maximum group size of 6.

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Join Westella to explore the subtle art of lunching. We’ll down our pruning gear to lay linen and glasses for a hearty vineyard feast at our Friday Table. We’ll share our vineyard garden offerings with a set three-course farmhouse menu, for one table laid for six. Bring one friend or five, the choice is yours but don’t miss your opportunity to join Westella for your delightfully unhurried seat at our Friday Table celebrating the most agreeable meal of the day, lunch. For full details, please see listing on our website events page.

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Uncover Tasmania's hidden wilderness at Brady's Lookout Cider. Enter the candlelit cellar to watch a silent film revealing the secret lives of endangered wildlife. As nocturnal calls pierce the silence, savour our cider with local cheese, connecting to nature's unseen world. Embrace the dark, witness the wild and ponder our changing landscape.

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Supercars heads south to Symmons Plains Raceway for the annual Tasmanian round. Set in one of the most picturesque parts of Australia, Supercars heads down south to Symmons Plains Raceway for the Tasmanian round. Get ready for thrilling races and intense competition. Don’t miss the action unfolding in Tasmania!

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Many of the earliest non-indigenous people to arrive in Van Diemen's Lane were laid to rest in the Christ Church Graveyard at Longford. Dramatic graveside commentaries bring the stories of two of these people to life. A local historian will first set the scene, telling of the challenges associated with the settlement of thies area - the Norfolk Plains - in the early 1800s. We meet inside Christ Church to start, then we make our way into the graveyard to hear the Voices from the Graves. No booking required. $10 adults $20 families. Pay at the door. The duration is approximately 45 minutes. You will be walking on grass and gravel paths in the dark, so bring along: Torch, Warm clothes, Sturdy footwear and umbrella (in case it rains) Voices from the Graves is presented by the Northern Midlands Council.