Quirky Tasmania

Penny Farthing Championships: The wheels of time turn back 100 years as the historic village of Evandale plays host to The Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships.

Point to Pinnacle: A grueling 22 kilometre footrace from Wrest Point Casino to the pinnacle of Mt Wellington, held every November.

Chocolate Winterfest: Two-day festival held during July, celebrating all things chocolate in the delightful northern town of Latrobe.

Derby River Derby: River raft race including music and ground activities for young and old.

Australian Wooden Boat Festival: A biennial celebration of wooden boats and maritime traditions on Hobart’s historic waterfront.

Smackfest: Wavesailing competition off the north-west coast of Tasmania in the wilds of the great Southern Ocean.

Antarctic Tasmania Midwinter Festival: Celebrating the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year – and Tasmania’s fascinating connection with the Antarctic region.

For more events around Tasmania, please see the official Events Calendar.