10th – 11th March 2024
Sunday 10 am – 5:00 pm/ Monday 10am – 4pm
Taste the difference . . .
‘A Taste of the Huon’, now in its 31st year, is a celebration of fine food, wine, entertainment, arts and crafts from the Huon Valley and Channel region – held at Ranelagh which is only 30 minutes scenic drive south of Hobart.
This region produces an abundance of apples and although Tasmania is still recognised as the ‘Apple Isle’, cherries, mushrooms, salmon, vineyards, berries and truffles are also farmed in the area and along with much more, promoted at the Festival.
Entertainment is at its very best and each year there is a new programme. And most importantly there will be loads of attractions to keep the children occupied.
This Festival is one of the most popular regional events in Tasmania and draws over 20,000 local, intrastate and interstate visitors through its 2 day programme. This event is run by a voluntary committee with proceeds being injected back into the community via funding of groups who volunteer on the day.
The Huon Valley, D’entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island regions of Tasmania are now being recognised as one of Tasmania’s leading tourist destinations. Why not extend your stay? Tell your friends that you have experienced the exhilaration of climbing Hartz Peak or driven to Australia’s southern most point – Cockle Creek.
Tasmania’s renowned Huon Trail winds through this region and as such it has become synonymous with fine food and wines which can be found in the abundant cafes, restaurants, wineries and farms that are scattered amongst the rolling hills and along the stunning Huon River.
Bring along your deckchairs and rugs and take advantage of the sprawling lawns around the ground. And remember it is an outdoor event so slip slop slap.
No dogs allowed.
A Taste of the Huon – impacts of COVID-19
Condition of entry onto festival site:
Facemasks
You must wear your mask while queuing for, or entering or exiting from, this event.
If 12 years of age or older;
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Where masks are required, exceptions to wearing one include: Anyone who has medical certification (or other documentation from a medical practitioner) of a physical or mental health, condition or disability that makes wearing a fitted mask unsuitable.
Double vaccination
You must be double vaccinated against COVID-19 if 12 years or older
Social Distancing of 1.5m
Social Distance of 1.5m where possible from other social groups or at points of congregation, i.e.
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lining up for entry to site
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Waiting for food
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Accessing toilets
Sit Down and relax
We encourage people to sit down after purchasing their food and drink
And you are welcome to bring your own picnic rug and chair
Having a Dance
Encourage mask wearing if having a dance to our entertainment
COVID-19 Marshals
COVID-19 marshals will be present, please respect and follow their instructions. They have a hard job, please don’t make it harder.
Sanitise and washing your hands
There will be sanitiser stations and plenty of liquid soap to keep your hands clean. Do often and have clean hands.
Stay at Home if
Do not enter site if you have COVID 19 or COVID 19 symptoms or if you have been advised to quarantine or self-isolate.
Stallholders
Dear valued Stallholder,
If you participated in this year’s A Taste of the Huon festival, a huge thank you from the Committee. Unfortunately, due to inclement weather on Sunday many of you would have experienced a downturn in trading, hopefully Monday was another story and business was strong.
My idea to continue trading and entertainment through to 7pm was also ruined by the weather conditions, the committee have now decided to cease trading at 5pm on Sunday and 4pm on Monday.
We invite you back to the 2024 festival, and with positive comments flowing regarding this year’s event I’m sure next year will be very successful.
We have secured bookings for Bjorn Again, Abba group, and the Wolfe Brothers, their performances will be on Sunday, two very passionate, professional, bands that will attract huge crowds.
The rebranding of A Taste of the Huon, to a Food, Wine, and Music festival, has certainly lifted the profile of the festival and the future development going forward.
I look forward to catching up with you at the Stall-holders meeting (time to be made) and please remember it is compulsory to attend, your stall sites will be allocated on this night.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my committee on your behalf for their ongoing support of the festival, they are Volunteers, and spend many hours of their time to keep the festival alive.
Gareth and Sam deserve meaningful accolades, they were on a mission and certainly fulfilled everything that was asked of them, well done and thank you.
Warmest Regards
Rosemary Bennett OAM
President, A Taste of the Huon Committee
Expression of Interest
Please select a valid form.10th – 11th
March 2024
Sunday 10 am – 5:00 pm/ Monday 10am – 4pm
Taste the difference
‘A Taste of the Huon’, now in its 31st year, is a celebration of fine food, wine, entertainment, arts and crafts from the Huon Valley and Channel region – held at Ranelagh which is only 30 minutes scenic drive south of Hobart.
This region produces an abundance of apples and although Tasmania is still recognised as the ‘Apple Isle’, cherries, mushrooms, salmon, vineyards, berries and truffles are also farmed in the area and along with much more, promoted at the Festival.
Entertainment is at its very best and each year there is a new programme. And most importantly there will be loads of attractions to keep the children occupied.
This Festival is one of the most popular regional events in Tasmania and draws over 20,000 local, intrastate and interstate visitors through its 2 day programme. This event is run by a voluntary committee with proceeds being injected back into the community via funding of groups who volunteer on the day.
The Huon Valley, D’entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island regions of Tasmania are now being recognised as one of Tasmania’s leading tourist destinations. Why not extend your stay? Tell your friends that you have experienced the exhilaration of climbing Hartz Peak or driven to Australia’s southern most point – Cockle Creek.
Tasmania’s renowned Huon Trail winds through this region and as such it has become synonymous with fine food and wines which can be found in the abundant cafes, restaurants, wineries and farms that are scattered amongst the rolling hills and along the stunning Huon River.
Bring along your deckchairs and rugs and take advantage of the sprawling lawns around the ground
And remember it is an outdoor event so slip slop slap.
