List of Events
Longford Jazz Festival 2019
The Longford Jazz Festival will take place again over the weekend of the 20th to the 22nd of September 2019.
2019 Longford Show
The Longford Show is a superb day out for all the family. From sideshows to sheep, silky chickens to showbags, there’s something for everyone. Program of Events 8:30am Poultry and Pigeon Judging commences 8:30am Show Jumping Commences 8:45am Official Opening Kennel Section 9:00am Sheep Judging commences 9:00am Kennel Show commences 12pm Judging of Country Show Boy/Girl 1:00pm Junior Sheep Handlers Final Judging 1:00pmSheaf Tossing Competition Commences 2:00pm Interbreed Sheep Judging 3:15pm Official Afternoon Tea Throughout the day Extreme Bicycle Stunts…
Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival 2019
The Chamber Music Festival returns to the exquisite Georgian village of Evandale and then moves through glorious countryside to Longford and Hagley. Another stop at the remarkable World heritage listed Brickendon Estate for the final gala concert will be a real highlight, as will lunch with the musicians overlooking the lake at Josef Chromy Vineyard. Musically, there are well-known chamber works by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Schubert and Brahms and more. The young award-winning Orava Quartet will, I am sure, dazzle…
Tasmanian Craft Fair
Held annually in the picturesque township of Deloraine in northern Tasmania, an amazing array of talented artists and craftspeople exhibit and demonstrate their work as part of the Tasmanian Craft Fair. The Tasmanian Craft Fair is the largest display, sale and working demonstration of all types of crafts in the Southern Hemisphere, held annually over 4 days at the start of November in the picturesque town of Deloraine. A not-for-profit event run by the Rotary Club of Deloraine, the Fair…
Entally Gardenfest 2019
Gardenfest is Entally House’s annual celebration of spring. Featuring a wide variety of stalls from plants, garden ornaments & homewares, there is something for the whole family. Our Farmyard is full of delicious food & beverage options, to keep you fuelled as you enjoy the stunning gardens & outbuilding, all maintained by the Friends of Entally volunteer group. Your furry, four legged friend is welcome to come along on a leash. All profits made go into the restoration & preservation…
Longford Blooms 2019
Open Garden Weekend Longford Blooms, Longford's Open Garden weekend, celebrates Longford's beautiful gardens in spring, in conjunction with the Woolmers Festival of Roses. This year's gardens include two historic gardens that have never been opened before, and many other local gardens. Also on offer will be plant stalls, craft, food and champagne. Tickets are available on the day and include entry to all of the gardens.
Woolmers Estate Festival of Roses 2019
Woolmers will be displaying thousands of roses, as well as over 80 stalls ranging from wine, food, jewellery, art and crafts, at their annual Festival of Roses. There will be some wonderful activities for children on the day. Woolmers Estate, near the historic town of Longford, is a unique and fascinating reflection of colonial life in Tasmania and is one of the most historically significant heritage properties in Australia. Woolmers Festival of Roses 2019
World Fly Fishing Championships 2019
Tasmania will the host of the 2019 World Fly Fishing Championships.
Penny Farthing Festival 2020.
Events held throughout the day include: - The feature race of the day, the National Penny Farthing Championship. The fastest eight riders advance through heats in to the final, which is over 4 laps of the circuit, a total distance of one mile. - Separate championship races for ladies, juniors (under 16), veterans 1 (50+), 2 (60+), 3 (70+). - Slow race (last over the line wins) - Slalom (two at a time around witches’ hats) - Novice…