Event date: 11 April - 19 April 2026
This years event promises to be a bigger-than-ever, amazing spectacle with balloons lighting up the night sky at the Cabonne Community Glow.
This experience includes Night Markets complete with Food and Wine Stalls, Live Music, Entertainment and the highlight of the evening, the Cabonne Community Glow - a magical experience where you'll see hot air balloons lighting up their burners synced to all-new music under the beautiful evening skies in the Central West.
The glow from the balloons is spectacular and will leave all who attend with great memories for years to come.
Saturday (Weekly)
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woolen products and handmade jewelry, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city center. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.
Event date: 25 and 26 April 2026
The Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex Annual Vintage Rally features a large display of working vintage tractors, stationary engines, steam engines, trucks, motorcycles, cars and farm machinery.
As well as the various displays as part of the event the heritage complex will be open for everyone to explore.
Cost is $10 per adult.
Pets permitted - confirm on booking.