Event date: 16 - 18 January 2026
Tamar Valley Folk Festival is held every year in George-Town Tasmania for more than twenty five years.
The festival’s events are held on various venues around the city center. They offer to the public, locals and tourists, an unforgettable experience.
Due to the numerous visitors during the festival days and the high demand accommodations it is recommended to check hotel rates and book rooms well in advance.
The festival’s program, venue, schedule of events, how to get etc. is present in the festival’s link website. See details below, under “Event Related Information” section.
The small venues and locations make it attractive for visitors and audiences to walk from venue to venue to catch the concert performances and workshops.
Some of the early performers were: Mick & Helen Flanagan, Steve & Jane Ray, Shamus Gill, Rab Mitchell, Alex Myers Richard (Dicky) Deegan, Lindsay Campbell, The Outer Cove Wailers, Tom Dunlop, Declan Pickering, Ned Trewartha, Bob Pooley, Chris Atwell, Brian & Phylis Mooney, Van Diemens Band, Bottom Pub Ceilidh Band and Roughbark.
Event date - 7 November - 9 November 2025.
Listen to acoustic and electric blues pulsing through the Blackwood Valley as Bridgetown puts on a showcase of established musicians and up and coming talent over three days.
The street party in Bridgetown on the Saturday of the Blues is one of the highlights of the weekend. A huge range of vendors sell food and wares in the main street, while entertainers and buskers provide the ambiance while you browse.
Event date: Saturday 8 August 2026
The Crystal Brook Show is a long-standing country event held annually in the Mid North region of South Australia, typically on the second Saturday in August. Organised by the North Western Agricultural Society, it blends agricultural tradition with modern entertainment to offer something for all ages. For families, there’s a sideshow alley, giant bubbles, petting zoo (“Rainbow Farm”), mechanical bull rides, talent shows and interactive activities aimed at kids. The show also features live entertainment, food vendors, and exhibitions showcasing homegrown produce and craftsmanship—all within a friendly, community-centred atmosphere.