Love getting your hands on fresh produce? Autumn 2026 is the perfect time to explore Northern Tasmania, as the region comes alive with food and fresh produce events that celebrate our rich agricultural heritage and vibrant gastronomy. Mark your calendar and create your own delicious foodie trail.
Heartlands Autumn Harvest Festival
Kick off with the Heartlands Autumn Harvest Festival 6-9 March 2026. Set in the beautiful historic town of Ross, the festival celebrates the onset of Autumn in the Tasmanian Heartlands.
A true celebration of the history, culture and traditions of the Tasmanian Heartlands region, the festival features a Bush Feast - cooking over fire; the Tasmanian Chilli & Cheese Festival; Autumn Harvest Long Table Lunch and Make It, Bake and Growers Market.
Hop to Harvest Festival
Hop into the Meander Valley and Tassie’s Top Small Tourism Town winner for a festival that brings the farmer to you. Hop to Harvest Festival will be showcasing the best of Meander Valley 14 March 2026 in the town of Deloraine.
More than a festival- it's a tribute to the land, the people and the passion that make Meander Valley so special. This is a chance to shake hands with our farmers, share a yarn with our brewers and taste the incredible produce grown right here in our backyard. From paddock to plate or glass, this event brings together growers, makers, chefs and cooks to showcase the best of Meander Valleys food and drink.
Spud Fest Scottsdale
Join locals at Northeast Park Scottsdale, on 14 March 2026 as they celebrate the humble potato. Scottsdale and the Dorset region is well known as the ‘spud capital’, so we reckon they know a thing or two about growing, harvesting and tucking into a great spud!
Whether you are a connoisseur of loaded fries, a jacket potato lover, a fan of the potato pie or simply love the humble spud in all forms, this festival promises a day packed with local produce, artisan makers and their wares, a place to indulge your taste buds and tap into a passionate community.
Tasmanian Heirloom Festival
The Tasmanian Heirloom Festival will be held at historic Quamby Estate on 15 March 2026 — a new festival that puts the spotlight on heirloom vegetables and fruits, grown with care and bursting with flavour. Held in the heart of the Meander Valley, this community-focused festival showcases the beauty, diversity, and quality of local premium produce, bringing together growers, food lovers, families, and makers from across Tasmania.
More than just a festival, it’s a celebration of culture, connection, and the stories behind the seeds. With hands-on workshops, inspiring presenters, cooking demonstrations, and market stalls full of local goods, the Tasmanian Heirloom Festival is a joyful gathering of those who care deeply about food, farming, and provenance.
Come and explore the flavours of the past, grown for the future.
TrailGraze Tasmania
A Weekend Feast on Tasmania’s Tasting Trail, for one weekend only in April 2026. Tasting Trail Tasmania brings you TrailGraze — an exclusive food and drink event celebrating the best of North and North West Tasmania.
TrailGraze takes you on a weekend beyond the farm-gate to meet the maker, while you taste, sip and discover some of the state’s most delicious produce, served up by the very people who call Tasmania’s food bowl home. Take your pick from a line-up of producers on a self-guided journey of cheese, chocolate, seafood, confectionery, wine, beer, spirits, cider and more. The weekend-long celebration features exclusive on-site events, behind-the-scenes tours, and family-friendly activities in a true feast for the senses!
Fungi The Festival
Who’s excited for the fungi season? We know we are. The chill in the air, the mist in the forest, the quiet anticipation of little treasures popping up underfoot—Tasmania’s fungi season is pure magic. Fungi The Festival brings the community together through wonder, knowledge, flavour, and, of course, fungi.
Discover the mystery of mushrooms and the beauty of fungi over two weekends in May — 23–24 and 30–31, 2026. From food trails and farm tours to workshops, forays, and fun artistic events, the festival offers locals and visitors the chance to unearth their curiosity, taste unique flavours, and explore the enchanting world of Tasmanian fungi.