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A Taste of the Huon: Celebrating the Best of The Huon Valley and D’Entrecasteaux Channel region
Established in 1992, A Taste of the Huon is one of Southern Tasmania’s longest running and most beloved outdoor festivals. For over three decades, thousands of visitors have gathered each year to celebrate the rich bounty of the Huon Valley and D'Entrecasteaux Channel region—through local food, beverages, art, craft, produce, and exceptional live entertainment.
What began as a simple showcase of local produce has blossomed into a vibrant two-day event that captures the heart and soul of the region. Visitors flock to the valley each year to sample farm-fresh produce, sip award-winning beverages, and discover the creativity of local artists and makers. From family-friendly activities to captivating performances, A Taste of the Huon offers something for everyone.
Proudly organised by dedicated volunteers, the festival continues to spotlight everything that makes the region unique: our people, our produce, and our passion. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time local, you'll leave with a true taste of the region.
Following the success of the 2025 festival, feedback from attendees and stallholders has inspired an exciting new chapter. This year’s event will introduce a refreshed format, innovative ideas, and expanded opportunities for local participation—while staying true to the heritage and community spirit that have made A Taste of the Huon a cherished tradition.
Still the premier celebration of local produce, talent, and entertainment, A Taste of the Huon remains a place where friends, families, and the wider community come together to enjoy and honour all the wonders of our region.
A man smiling and holding two trays of oysters with lemon slices at an outdoor festival on a sunny day.
Three people standing inside a pink tent at an Tasmanian product stall, with sunflowers and bottled products on a table in front of them. They are smiling and wearing black jackets with a logo, and a large image of a sheep grazing is seen in the background.
Photos by Alex Florez
Woman standing behind a wine booth with large bottles of wine and a sign for Kate Hill Wines at an outdoor event.
A smiling woman standing behind a wooden stall with a black sign reading 'White Morph Mead' at an outdoor event, with a tent overhead and a menu board displayed on the side.
A woman standing behind a yellow and black booth with a sign that says 'MR BRIDGES' at an outdoor event. The booth has merchandise including T-shirts with a bird logo, cans of drink, and a menu on a blackboard offering cloudy apple cider. T-shirts are hanging behind her, and must-have items are displayed on the counter.
A woman smiling behind a table of oysters with lemon wedges, at an outdoor event with a crowd, tents, and mountains in the background.
Pizza with green pesto, white cheese, and melted cheese in a wood-fired oven.
Chicken skewers grilling on a barbecue grill over hot coals.
Photos by Alex Florez
Multiple wooden cheese boards with different varieties of cheese, small cheese knives, red flower petals, and a black spread on a table.
A glass of raspberry shrub with mint leaves and a straw, a bottle of Mountain River Distillery Telopea gin, and a bottle of raspberry shrub with a black cap, set on a wooden table outdoors at a festival or outdoor event with people seated under a tent in the background.
Person holding five cans of T-Bone Brewing Co. craft beers, including Middy Session Ale, Pale Ale, IPA, Hard Ginger Beer, and Choc-Milk Stout.
A wooden tray of six fresh oysters on the half shell with a lemon wedge on the side.
Six oyster shells topped with tomato, green onion, and crispy bits, garnished with microgreens, served with a lemon wedge on the side.
Two tacos with meat, lettuce, cheese, and sauce resting on a wooden block. The tacos are on a dark checkered tablecloth, and there are blurred people and outdoor objects in the background.
Photos by Alex Florez
Close-up of a takeout bowl with rice, cooked vegetables, chopped green onions, and pieces of meat.
A wooden table with four glasses of iced tea, a tray, and a tray of various grilled meats, vegetables, and salads with a black Willie Smiths hat in the background.
Photos by Alex Florez
Photos by Alex Florez
Photos by Alex Florez
Photos by Alex Florez
Photos by Alex Florez
A woman dressed as a bubble artist creating a large iridescent bubble at an outdoor event with many people in the background.