Festivals and Events

Find all the best drink festivals and events going on around Tassie

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Beer

Oktoberfest Hobart

Hobart
Southern
Early Oct
$20 - $50

Features a few venues and is a lively Bavarian themed celebration featuring beer steins, German food, and festive music.

Wine

Great Easter Wine Week

Eastern Tas
Eastern
23 - 26 Oct
$20 - $150+

A statewide celebration of Tasmanian wine, with vineyards and cellar doors hosting tastings, long lunches, and seasonal events.

Food and Drinks

Tasmanian Craft Fair

Deloraine
Deloraine
30 Oct - 1 Nov
Free - $52

One of Aussie's largest working craft festivals, showcasing makers, artisans, and hands on demonstrations

Food and Drinks

Bicheno Food and Wine Festival

Bicheno
Eastern
16-Nov
$17 - $39

A laid-back coastal celebration on Tasmania's east coast, bringing together local producers, winemakers, brewers, and chefs for a great time.

Food and Drinks

Taste of Summer

Hobart
Southern
27 Dec - 3 Jan
$15 - $99

Taste of Summer is Hobart's biggest food festival showcasing Tasmanian produce, drinks, and live entertainment.

Food and Drinks

Hobart Twilight Market

Hobart
Southern
Fridays on select dates throughout year
Free entry

Hobart Twilight Market is a relaxed, evening market that pops up along the waterfront and in Sandy Bay. Features street food, local makers and live music

Gin

Gin-uary Hobart

Hobart
Southern
17 - 18 Jan
$65 - $115

A summer gin festival showcasing Tasmanian distillers, tastings, and fresh botanical flavours.

Food and Drinks

Festivale

Launceston
Northern
29 - 31 Jan
$28 - $68

Launceston's long-running summer food and drink festival, bringing together Tasmanian producers, live music, and relaxed park-side vibes.

Wine

Tas Wine Fest

Hobart
Southern
7 - 8 Feb
$35 - $88

Tas Wine Fest is a celebration of Tasmanian wine at the Botanical Gardens.

Wine

Southern Open Vineyards Weekend

Southern Tas
Southern
27 Feb - 1 Mar
Free Entry

A three day celebration of South Tassie's cool climate wines, showcasing more than 50 producers across the Southern Tassie regions

Food and Drinks

ECHO Festival

Swansea
Eastern
13 - 15 Mar
$Varies on event

ECHO invites you into a space of exploration, where food, wine, live music, art, and storytelling come together in one awesome experience.

Food and Drinks

Tasmanian Autumn Festival

Derwent Valley
Southern
1 - 30 Apr
$Varies on event

This festival shines a light on the history, culture, and natural beauty of the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands

Beer

Hobart Community Hop

Hobart
Southern
11-Apr
Free entry

A celebration of Tasmanian craft beer brewed with freshly picked hops, featuring limited release brews from a ton of breweries

Food and Drinks

Dark Mofo / Winter Feast

Hobart
Southern
Mid June
Free - $75

A massive, fire lit banquet in Hobart celebrating bold Tasmanian food, art, and ritual.

Food and Drinks

Light Up The West

Western Tas
Western
18 - 21 Jun
$Varies on Event

A community driven festival in Tassie's Western towns, where light and art exhibitions combine with markets and local events

Whisky

Hobart Whisky Week

Hobart
Southern
1 - 8 Aug
$Varies on Event

A citywide celebration of Tasmanian whisky, bringing together distilleries for tastings, masterclasses, and special events.

Food and Drinks

Beaker Street Festival

Hobart
Southern
6 - 17 Aug
$Varies on event

Hobart's mid August science and art festival blends interesting exhibitions and events with food and drinks

Wine

Tasmanian Wine Fair

Launceston
Northern
29-Aug
$45

The Tasmanian Wine Fair is a Launceston showcase of local wineries, offering tastings of old and new releases

Food and Drinks

North Festival

Launceston
Northern
8-18 Oct
$Varies on event

One of the newer festivals in Tasmania built around food, drink, culture, and community, usually centred in Launceston

Food and Drinks

AgriCULTURED

Launceston
Northern
5 - 8 Nov
Free entry

A winter food and farming festival celebrating Tasmanian growers, producers, and culinary creativity with workshops and feasts

Beer

Tasmanian Beerfest

Launceston
Northern
N/A
$25

A celebration of craft beer, with local brewers, tasting sessions, food stalls, and live entertainment.

Visitor Information & Tips

Essential details to help you plan a smooth visit to Tasmanian breweries and cellar doors.

Check Opening Hours

Operating hours can vary by season or public holidays. We recommend confirming opening times directly with the producer before traveling.

Book Ahead Online

Cellar doors and taprooms often have limited seating or require reservations for tastings and meals. Booking online in advance is recommended.

Plan Your Transport

Designate a driver or arrange a regional tour or transfer service so everyone can safely enjoy tastings across the region. See our transport page for details on how you can get around Tassie

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