Calendar of Events
All year
Geeveston Country Market
Second Sunday of each month 9am to 1pm
Geeveston Country Market in the new Geeveston Community Hall, Brady Street.
Brookfield Vineyard Market
Every Wednesday 10am to 3pm, Brookfield Vineyard, Margate
The Brookfield Vineyard Market is an undercover market with a range of goods
available including craft, leadlight, jewellery, wine, coffee, china, paintings,
produce, vegetables and honey. One of Tasmania's favourite country markets.
For more information visit www.brookfieldmargate.com.au
Huon Valley Growers and Makers Market
Last Sunday of the month, September to April, Palais Theatre, Franklin
Monthly market selling produce, food, plants and crafts from the Huon
Valley including fresh-picked fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, jams,
pickles, honey, wine, cider, cakes, goat meat, olive oil, plants, seedlings,
herbs, fuchsias, flowers, alpaca fleeces, ceramics, textile crafts, clothing,
pictures, cards and jewellery. Breakfast, refreshments and great coffee
available.
For more information contact huongrowers@bigpond.com
Cygnet Produce Market
First and third Sunday of every month, Cygnet Town Hall
Opening times are 10am to 2pm. Please be aware a future clash may occur if the market coincides with the Cygnet Folk Festival. Details will be posted online if this occurs.
The Huon Valley Council's Good Life Summer Market
Sunday 16 October – Huonville Esplanade
(3rd Sunday of the month October – March). Ph: 03 6264 0326 or 03 6264 0359 for further information. Applications are now open for stallholders – arts and crafts, food and producers and for artists and entertainers!! The Good Life Summer Market will showcase the arts, crafts, fine food and produce from the Huon Valley. First market is Sunday 16 October. Contact Roger if you are interested in having a stall: 6264 0359 or visit http://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au
Cygnet Hotel & Guest House
Multiple events throughout the months of October and November
Cygnet Hotel & Guest House at 77 Mary Street Cygnet is presenting mutilple events throughout the month of October and November. For a full entertainment program download the linked EventsOctNov docx document. For all enquiries Ph 03 6295 1267 or 0427 615 201.
Cygnet Folk Club at the Cygnet Hotel and Guest House – Guests welcome
Cygnet Folk Club meets on the first Friday of the month
Open Mic. happens on the last Friday of the month. Local acoustic musicians have open jam sessions on the other Friday evenings. There is always music on Friday evenings as well as drinks and food.
From October to December, we will be having Saturday evening performances by local musicians.
Starting: 1 October with Hemlock: A few talented local musicians who individually play a wide range of styles, and as a group really do beautiful Celtic melodies and jaunty Irish tunes. This coincides with the re-opening of our traditional Black Swan Restaurant, Café & Wine Bar. From October will be open to the public for drinks and dinner from 5pm Thursdays to Sundays or otherwise by appointment for group bookings (or for our own accommodation guests as requested).
Ph: 03 6295 1267 or 0427 615 201 cygnettophotel@bigpond.com www.cygnethotel.com.au
January 2012
Australia Day on Kingston Beach Esplanade
Thursday 26 January
Come along and join us on the beach to celebrate Australian lifestyle – the beach, sport (both on and off the water), our community, Australian culture, local music, fun and activities, the Big Aussie BBQ. www.kingborough.tas.gov.au
Live at the Dover Hotel - The Bass Highwaymen
9pm Friday 27th January
Classic Rock all evening, dance the night away, enjoy a good night out.
And while you're out and about why not enjoy a fantastic meal in our dining room beforehand, with crayfish dishes a speciality, made all the more special with a wine from our great wine selection including Home Hill, Relbia Estate and Josef Chromy.
www.doverhoteltasmania.com
Targa Wrest Point
Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 January: various locations
A special tarmac rally held primarily on the Huon Trail. Witness the action on the region's winding and scenic roads. Please note some road closures apply during this time. www.targawrestpoint.com.au
Artists Behind the Action
January 28 - February 5
Church Studio Franklin invites you to view Artists behind the Action, an exhibition of prints and artworks to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Huon Valley Environment Centre.
Artworks are for sale and the proceeds will be donated to the centre for it's ongoing work in defending the forests of Southern Tasmania.
Featured Artists: Senator Bob Brown, Rob Blakers, Matt Newton, Wolfgang Glowacki, Milan Milojevic, GW Bot, Michael Schlitz, Glenda Orr, Nic Goodwolf, Andrew Donohoe, Raymond Arnold, Kaye Green, Ros Meeker, Deborah Wace, Marcus Tatton, Simon Pankhurst.
Gallery Hours: Monday to Sunday 11am to 5pm
3408 Huon Highway, Franklin, Tasmania 7113
Artists Behind the Action exhibition brochure
February 2012
Middleton Country Fair/Expo Scarecrow Competition
Saturday 4 February: Middleton Hall Grounds
March 2012
Southern Open Vineyards Weekend
Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 March: Various Huon Trail vineyards and cellar doors
Cygnet Regatta
Friday 9 – Sunday 11 March long weekend: Lymington Road
Hobart to Kettering 9 March; Kettering to Cygnet 10 March; Regatta race 11 March.
A Taste of the Huon
Sunday 11 – Monday 12 March: Ranelagh Recreation Ground
www.tasteofthehuon.com.
Focus on Franklin/Apple and Salmon Race
Friday 23 – Sunday 25 March: Various venues in the Franklin township
Garden Party
Saturday 24 March – Jetty House B&B in Southport – from 1.30pm
Tickets for the Party are $25 per adult, $10 for aged 15 and under, under 5s free and included in the cost is cups of tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches. For entertainment, chamber music will be performed by local musicians as well as readings from Lady Jane Franklin's journal. The Jetty House is a beautiful, historical home built in 1875 and is a superb setting for a delightful afternoon. Come along and have a turn around the garden.
We will sell raffle tickets on the day and it will be drawn later in the afternoon – prizes are sure to please!
This event is a fundraiser for the Southport Community Centre and all money will go towards a commercial kitchen for our Centre.
For more information contact Melissa: fscarters@gmail.com or download PDF FLYER.
April 2012
Huon Tasmanian Salmon Port Esperance Regatta
Good Friday 6 – Sunday 8 April: Port Esperance Sailing Club, Dover
Benchmarking Birchs Bay Sculpture Prize
Good Friday 6 – 30 June: Fleurtys Walks and Café, Birchs Bay
Cost: $2 per person; $5 a family.
