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Events - Tasmania, Australia |
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Want to see what is happening where you are going? Maybe you want to include a
destination in your plans, some stopover to coincide with events happening in
that town? Following are some events happening in Tasmania. For more information, check
the destination pages of the town or area you are visiting.
Some events happen at the same throughout Australia, such as Christmas and
New Years Eve celebrations, ANZAC Day, Australia Day, local markets, agricultural shows etc. Some scheduled events only have approximate dates, with some dates changing
or being cancelled.
When planning your travel around events, contact
the holder of the event or the local visitor centre where the event is happening to confirm the event timetable. |
Find out how to apply for an events listing.
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Australia Day
• 26th January
• A day when we
come together to celebrate Australia and being Australian. Celebrations are
nation wide.
Details can be found on the government
Australia Day
site. |
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ANZAC Day
• 25th April
• This day of
remembrance marks the deaths and sufferings of brave men and women, who lost
their lives in the fight to bring peace and harmony to the world.
It commemorates the landing at Gallipoli in 1915 (during World War I), which saw
men from two countries, Australia and New Zealand, come together and fight as
one, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
The massive loss of life, was deeply felt, and today it is a day we mark as
‘ANZAC Day: Lest We Forget’. |
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Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve
• 24-31 December
• Capital cities
throughout Australia and many of the major cities often put on special events
such as Carol by Candlelight and New Years Eve firework display. Details can
often be found on the local council sites. |
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Burnie |
Burnie Farmers
Market
• Held first and third Saturday of each month
• The Burnie Farmers Market has some 50
stalls selling fresh produce and craft. |
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Evandale |
Evandale Market
• Held every Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm
• Held in Falls Park, Evandale, this
popular Sunday market has over a hundred stalls of all types offering a wide
range of wares, from high quality crafts to bric-a-brac, fresh produce,
takeaway, refreshment etc. There is something for every budget. |
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Hobart |
Salamanca Market
• Every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
• Enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours,
action and colour of Australia’s best outdoor market. Set between graceful plane
trees and the mellow sandstone facades of historic warehouses, Hobart’s famous
market at Salamanca Place attracts thousands of locals and visitors, every
Saturday of the year. Operated by Hobart City Council. Visit their website to
download the Salamanca Market Brochure. |
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Glenorchy
Hobart |
Showground Market •
Royal Hobart
Showground
• Every Sunday - 8 am to 2 pm
• The biggest and best family Market in
Tasmania with both outdoor and undercover sites. There is sure to be something
for everyone, from second hand goods to art and craft ware, bric-a-brac, home
cooked cakes, chutneys and jams, fresh produce, a trash and treasure trove, for
a fun day out. |
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Penguin |
Penguin
Market
• Held every Sunday - Closed Christmas Day
• Penguin Market is Northern
Tasmania’s largest market offering over 200 stalls, all under cover, making
Penguin Market an all weather market. It has quality product lines which
include fresh produce, fine Tasmanian woodwork, jewellery, fashion, giftware,
hand made craft, and homewares. There is also an International food court which
includes pizza and pasta, espresso bar, wine bar, souvlaki, seafood, Asian, ice
cream bar, juice & health food, and much more! |
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Port Arthur |
Port Arthur Market
• First Sunday of the month - from 9 am to 3 pm
• A gathering of Tasmania’s creative
talents and speciality products. With live music and performance with waterfront
views, and only 5 minutes from the Port Arthur Historical site. |
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APPLYING FOR AN EVENTS LISTING |
For a free listing within the events section and on the specific town/city page,
you need to be a regular annual event held in Australia. When sending us your
details, you need to provide the:
- name of the event
- organisation in charge of the event
- event date or approximate date ie 3 day event late October
- web site address for further information on the event (this will be
published with the listing)
- location of the event ie Parkes Showground
- contact details including telephone, freecall number, fax, and email
(where applicable)
- a general brief description of the event.
- name of the person requesting the listing and contact number
To submit your event listing request,
click here.
For events that have their own website, by providing a link to
AusEmade, you can submit one image (size 175 pixels wide by 175 pixels high
max.) for inclusion with your listing. Make sure you let us know where we can
view our listing. |
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