Your Seasonal Events Guide.
As winter takes hold across the island it’s time to embrace the chill and relish the dark. Tasmania, there’s a seasonal event near you. Find cooking classes, crop-swaps, produce markets and more.
June
Tuesday 2 – Mapping the Movement Australia’s Community Gardens Revealed (Online) – a webinar with researchers from Griffith University as they share early insights from an exciting national project mapping community gardens across the country.
Friday 29 May – Sunday 7 June – Fungi The Festival (Various locations, North & North East) – Mushroom foraging, workshops, fungi-inspired dining and sustainability-focused events celebrating ecology, food and creativity.
Saturday 6 – Taroona Crop Swap #41 (Taroona, South)
Saturday 6 – Learn the Craft of Fresh Cheesemaking @ FermnthHQ (Legana, North)
Wednesday 10 – Understanding the Insect Apocalypse (Online + Sandy Bay, South) – Island of Ideas, a series of FREE public talks from UTAS, designed to ignite conversation and curiosity across our community.
Thursday 11 – Monday 22 – Dark Mofo + Winter Feast (Hobart, South) – Tasmania’s midwinter festival featuring food, art, music, ritual and large-scale cultural events.
Saturday 13 – Harvest Launceston (Launceston, North) – Weekly community farmers market highlighting seasonal Tasmanian produce, makers and growers.
Sunday 14 – Farm Gate Market (Hobart, South) – Local growers, artisan producers and ready-to-eat food in the heart of Hobart.
Monday 15 – Thursday 18 – Hospitality Bootcamp #4 (Huonville, South) – a fee-free Hospitality Bootcamp, proudly delivered by Southern Employment and Training Network in partnership with TasTAFE and Select Safety.
Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 – Light up the West (various locations, West Coast) – Immerse yourself in food, live music, storytelling, bustling markets, invigorating winter solstice plunges, and more across the region.
Friday 19 – Winter Solstice Night Market (Grove, South) – Wander through the glowing stalls, enjoy live music and fireside vibes at Willie Smiths Apple Shed.
Sunday 21 – Garden and Gossip (Lower Snug, South) – a volunteer community gardening session at Earthenry Flower Farm.
Wednesday 24 – Bark Canoes and Huts with Dean Greeno (Inveresk, North) – A FREE community event open to everyone and offering a chance to take part in hands-on crafting activities while learning about Aboriginal culture and storytelling.
Wednesday 24 – Dude’s Day (East Devonport) – Free lunch and optional Health PitStop at East Devonport Community House.
Thursday 25 – Juices, smoothies and mocktails (ages 12 – 20) (Kingston, South) – Learn how to make a delicious range of fresh and tasty drinks.
Saturday 27 June – Saturday 25 July (daily) – Bicheno Beams (Bicheno, East) – A family-friendly light show.
Saturday 27 – Fire, Food, Winter Frivolity (Launceston, North) – A celebration of bold winter flavours and smoky aromas, set against the backdrop of the Tamar River/kanamaluka.
Sunday 28 – Bream Creek Farmers Market (Bream Creek, South East) – Regional farmers market featuring fresh produce, preserves, baked goods and local makers.
Various Dates: June, July, August – Winter Warmer Truffle Hunts + Tours (Deloraine, North West) – Join the truffle dogs on a hunt for rare black truffles, followed by an afternoon delight to warm your heart and hands amongst the truffle trees.
Various Date: June, July, August – You Can Never Have too Much Butter (Longford, North) – Make our own butter using Ashgrove Fresh Cream.
Monday 25 May 2026 – Monday 13 July 2026 – Music for Minis (Launceston, North) – a FREE music class series for babies, toddlers and their carers.
Check out the recurring markets and events below
July
Wednesday 1 – Wednesday 15 – Permission to Trespass (Various, North West) – opens locked gates to reveal stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and immersive experiences that are usually off-limits.
Saturday 4 + Sunday 5 – Variety Monster Bookfair (Hobart, South)
Friday 3 – Sunday 12 – Festival of Voices (Hobart & statewide, Various) – Tasmania’s winter singing festival featuring performances, workshops and environmentally responsible event practices.
Friday 3 – Sunday 5 – Island Escape Winter Festival (Invermay, North) – Winter food, music and arts festival with Tasmanian produce, fire pits, workshops and regional feasts.
Saturday 4 – Harvest Launceston (Launceston, North) – Weekly growers market showcasing fresh seasonal produce, local makers and artisan food.
Sunday 5 – Farm Gate Market (Hobart, South) – Weekly growers Market and food producers in the heart of Hobart.
Friday 10 – Killara Distillery Friday Night Festivities (Richmond, South) – unwind with great company live music and local food.
Saturday 11 – Tasmanian Produce Market (Bellerive, South) – Weekly market with local produce, small-batch drinks and artisan stalls overlooking Kangaroo Bay.
Thursday 19 – Community Lunch @ Burnie Community House (Burnie, North West)
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 – Lightwave Festival (Nubeena & Tasman Peninsula, South East) – Community winter festival with light installations, food vans, orchard events and local produce experiences.
Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 – Tasmanian Made Winter Market (Hobart, South) – Handmade artisan market at PW1 featuring Tasmanian makers, food and local products.
Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 – Devonport Jazz (Devonport, North West) – Winter jazz festival with local food, drinks and cosy community venues across the city.
Sunday 26 – World Street Eats (Launceston, North) – International street food and community market celebrating local Tasmanian ingredients.
Check out the recurring markets and events below
August
Saturday 1 – TEDx Hobart (Hobart, South)
Sunday 2 – The Tassie Scallop Fiesta (Bridport, North East) – Celebrating fishing and maritime heritage, with fine local Tassie fare and beverages, Music and Chef demonstrations, kids entertainment and more.
Thursday 6 – Nipaluna Nursery Weekly Working Bee (New Town, South) – Community gardening and native plant volunteering event.
Thursday 6 – Monday 17 – Beaker Street Festival (Hobart & statewide, Various) – Science, sustainability, food, culture and community events exploring climate, ecology and the future through immersive experiences and conversations.
Saturday 8 + Sunday 9 – Heritage and Bullock Festival Oatlands (Oatlands, Midlands) – A nostalgic celebration of rural heritage featuring live bullock team demonstrations, traditional trades, artisan stalls, vintage machinery and a vibrant community street parade.
Sunday 9th – Chocolate Winerfest (Latrobe, North West) – An event to indulge, inform, astound, amuse but above all celebrate chocolate as you escape from the bleakness of winter.
Saturday 15 – Festival of Bright Ideas (Hobart, South) – a festival with a difference, where you can experience a range of activities and exhibits that whiz, bang, fly, crawl, swim, and maybe even explode!
Sunday 16 – Triabunna Village Community Market (Triabunna, East Coast) – Community market with fresh vegetables, seasonal plants, preserves, pizzas, crafts and local produce.
Thursday 20 – FarmX Tasmania Agriculture Conference (Deloraine, North) – Sustainability, innovation and future-focused farming conference featuring workshops, exhibitors and agricultural leaders.
Saturday 22 – Salamanca Market (Hobart, South) – Tasmania’s best-known market with food, produce and local makers.
Saturday 22 – Great Lake Hotel Dark Sky Exploration (Miena, Central Highlands) – Dark Sky is a guided viewing experience exploring the makeup of the night sky, its astronomical bodies, and the sky above Tasmania’s Central Highlands.
Sunday 23 – Westella Trangia Champion (Rowella, North) – The ultimate camp cook-off.
Ongoing events
Fridays
Street Eats @ Franko (Hobart, South) – Seasonal (runs through March).
Devonport Twilight Market (Devonport, North West) – 1st Friday monthly
Saturdays
Harvest Launceston (Launceston, North)
Salamanca Market (Hobart, South)
Tasmanian Produce Market (Kangaroo Bay, South)
Willie Smith’s Artisan Market (Huon Valley, South)
St Helens Market (St Helens, East Coast)
Burnie City Market (Burnie, North West) – Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
Wilmot Country Market (Wilmot, North West) – Every 1st Saturday
Sundays
Farm Gate Market (Hobart, South)
Penguin Market (Penguin, North West)
Evandale Market (Evandale, North)
Sorell Market (Sorell, South East)
Richmond Village Market (Richmond, South East)
Oatlands Community Market (Oatlands, Midlands) – Every 1st Sunday
Bream Creek Farmers Market (Bream Creek, South East) – Every 1st Sunday
Derwent Valley Community Market (New Norfolk, South) – Every 3rd Sunday
Ross Village Market (Ross, Midlands) – Every 3rd Sunday
