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 … Read More
Festival of Small Halls
Situated at the historic Heritage Corner on Wellington Street, sits the Longford Town Hall. Within its doors, the Longford Town Hall welcomes you with polished timber floors, traditional high ceilings and a heritage inspired ambiance. The grand stature of the Longford Town Hall provides a multi–use venue for the community and is used by a large selection of groups and … Read More
Ten Days on the Island
Ten Days on the Island is Tasmania’s statewide arts festival, with something for everyone. The Festival is a wild and welcoming carnival of creativity, a confident celebration of our unique identity and our diverse island home. Tasmanian creativity Ten Days has a deep respect for the arts in regional Tasmania and a clear commitment to Tasmanian artists. We know that … Read More
Festivale 2019
Festivale 2019, one of Tasmania’s premier summer events, is a three day celebration, designed to showcase the very best of Tasmanian food, wine, beer, arts and entertainment. Staged in Launceston’s historic and picturesque City Park the ambiance of the outdoor event is unique. Festivale is an annual event, attracting around 25000 patrons, and is held on the first weekend of … Read More
Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival 2018
After the resounding success of the inaugural festival in 2017, the Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival is set to return for a second year, bringing some of the world?s finest musicians to the state?s north for a romantic spring weekend of fine food, wine and captivating musical performances. Set among the exquisite halls, churches and barns of historic Evandale, before moving … Read More
Penny Farthing Festival
The Evandale Village Fair is held annually in February, and features a full program of Penny Farthing bicycle racing featuring the National Penny Farthing Championship.
Festivale 2018
Festivale, one of Tasmania’s premier summer events, is a three day celebration, designed to showcase the very best of Tasmanian food, wine, beer, arts and entertainment.
Farm Gate Festival
Welcome to Farm Gate Festival ? a premiere food and farming event in the Tamar Valley of northern Tasmania. A selection of farmers and producers are opening their gates for the weekend, on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November 2017, giving you the chance to get onto the farm, meet the people who grow and make your food, and hear their stories. There … Read More
Longford Blooms
Over the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November, ten beautiful private gardens in Longford will be open to the public. Five gardens are open each day, with some of the larger gardens open both days so you can plan your visit. Food and beverages, and garden products will be available at various gardens. The garden at the Racecourse … Read More
Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival
This event promises a feast of fine classical music and gourmet cuisine, and is set among some of Tasmania?s most exquisite historic homes and gardens. We have some of Australia?s oldest and best preserved heritage places and precincts, including Evandale in northern Tasmania where the Festival is taking place. Timed to coincide with the spring bloom, the event will also … Read More