List of events in Tasmania
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A range of events occur in Tasmania, from well known sporting fixtures such as Sydney to Hobart, to arts festivals such as 10 Days on the Island.
[edit] List of Events in Tasmania
| Event | Description and location | Date of Event |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Festival | Music festival held at Marion Bay. | New Year's Eve |
| Taste of Tasmania | Food festival held adject to Salamanca Market. | Christmas - New Year period |
| Cygnet Folk Festival | Arts festival in Cygnet, southern Tasmania. | January |
| The Australian Wooden Boat Festival | Sullivans Cove | February |
| Southern Roots Festival | Music festival | Easter Weekend |
| Targa Tasmania | Road rally that takes place in stages across the island. | late April or early May |
| Agfest | Agricultral fair held in Carrick, northern Tasmania. | early May |
| 10 Days on the Island | Arts festival held across a number of locations around Tasmania. | June |
| Antarctic Midwinter Festival | Festival showcasing Tasmania's links with Antarctica | June |
| Royal Launceston Show | Launceston city show. | October |
| Royal Hobart Show | Hobart city show. | October |
| Sydney to Hobart | Yacht race between Sydney and Hobart. | Starts Boxing Day |
[edit] Past Events (no longer held)
- Skyrace Tasmania an airshow & Pylon Racing aviation event was held annually throughout the mid 1990s at Valleyfield, an old WW2 airstrip south of Launceston.
- Basin Concert Music festival held at Launceston
- Gone South Music festival held at Launceston
[edit] See also
- Festivals of Australia
