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===Events===
===Events===
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AGFEST'''
[http://agfest.com.au/] - A renowned annual agricultural field day held in the Australian state of Tasmania. It was first held in 1983 and is run by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania with profits assisting Tasmania Rural Counselling. It has grown to the state's largest single event and attracts up to 70,000 visitors during three days in May each year at the 200-acre (80 ha) site in rural Carrick.
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- A renowned annual agricultural field day held in the Australian state of Tasmania. It was first held in 1983 and is run by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania with profits assisting Tasmania Rural Counselling. It has grown to the state's largest single event and attracts up to 70,000 visitors during three days in May each year at the 200-acre (80 ha) site in rural Carrick.
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'''Bloomin Tulips Festival
''' [http://www.warwyn.tas.gov.au/page.aspx?u=374] (Wynyard) - An annual celebration of everything that is colourful, beautiful and charming about not only the tulips that adorn Table Cape, but also our the Waratah-Wynyard municipality.
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(Wynyard) - An annual celebration of everything that is colourful, beautiful and charming about not only the tulips that adorn Table Cape, but also our the Waratah-Wynyard municipality.
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'''Burnie Shines
''' [http://www.burnieshines.com/] - A month long festival held every October. See website for details.
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Burnie Shines
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- A month long festival held every October. See website for details.
* '''Chocolate Winterfest''' [http://www.chocolatewinterfest.com.au/] (Latrobe) - Latrobe's wickedly delicious festival celebrating all things chocolate.
* '''Chocolate Winterfest''' [http://www.chocolatewinterfest.com.au/] (Latrobe) - Latrobe's wickedly delicious festival celebrating all things chocolate.
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'''Devonport Jazz
''' [http://www.devonportjazz.com/] - Annual music festival featuring artists from interstate as well as Tasmania's leading jazz musicians, Devonport Jazz is a celebration of all jazz genres - both old and new. Devonport Jazz breaks the mould by incorporating elements of education, food, visual art, dance and film into the traditional jazz festival program.
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Devonport Jazz
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- Annual music festival featuring artists from interstate as well as Tasmania's leading jazz musicians, Devonport Jazz is a celebration of all jazz genres - both old and new. Devonport Jazz breaks the mould by incorporating elements of education, food, visual art, dance and film into the traditional jazz festival program.
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'''Festival In The Park
''' [http://www.festivalinthepark.org.au/] (Ulverstone) - A major celebration of lifestyle, food, wine and entertainment of Tasmania's North West Coast. It is held in Anzac Park on the banks of the beautiful Leven River.
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Festival In The Park
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(Ulverstone) - A major celebration of lifestyle, food, wine and entertainment of Tasmania's North West Coast. It is held in Anzac Park on the banks of the beautiful Leven River.
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'''Forth Valley Blues Festival
''' [http://www.forthvalleyblues.com/index.html] - The festival has showcased some of the very best in Australian Blues & Roots music talent, with both home grown Tassie acts and great mainland names.
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- The festival has showcased some of the very best in Australian Blues & Roots music talent, with both home grown Tassie acts and great mainland names.
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'''Mural Fest
''' [http://www.muralfest.com.au/] (Sheffield) - The International Mural Fest is a truly unique art competition that is held annually in Sheffield - the 'Town of Murals', in Tasmania, Australia, commencing Easter Sunday every year.
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Mural Fest
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(Sheffield) - The International Mural Fest is a truly unique art competition that is held annually in Sheffield - the 'Town of Murals', in Tasmania, Australia, commencing Easter Sunday every year.
* '''Taste of the North West''' (Sheffield) - A showcase of Tasmania’s North West region’s finest food and beverages, held in the picturesque King George V Park with majestic Mount Roland as a backdrop. End of April.
* '''Taste of the North West''' (Sheffield) - A showcase of Tasmania’s North West region’s finest food and beverages, held in the picturesque King George V Park with majestic Mount Roland as a backdrop. End of April.
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'''Taste The Harvest
''' [http://www.tastetheharvest.org.au/] (Devonport) - The aim of the festival is to celebrate the diversity of fantastic produce that is available on the North West Coast.
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Taste The Harvest
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(Devonport) - The aim of the festival is to celebrate the diversity of fantastic produce that is available on the North West Coast.
===Historical===
===Historical===
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'''Brickendon
''' [http://brickendon.com.au/] - One of Tasmania's oldest farming properties, settled in 1824 by William Archer, the farm has been continuously operated and lived on by his direct descendants, now in their 7th generation.
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- One of Tasmania's oldest farming properties, settled in 1824 by William Archer, the farm has been continuously operated and lived on by his direct descendants, now in their 7th generation.
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'''Don River Railway
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'''Highfield Historic Site
''' [http://www.historic-highfield.com.au/] - Located at Stanley. Built from 1832 to 1835 for the chief agent of the Van Diemen's Company. The State Government purchased the house in the early 1980's when it was in a dilapidated state. Today the house has been restored and invites visitors to look through the beautiful old building and grounds, read the interpretation and ask the guides for any information about the early history of Stanley.
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Highfield Historic Site
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- Located at Stanley. Built from 1832 to 1835 for the chief agent of the Van Diemen's Company. The State Government purchased the house in the early 1980's when it was in a dilapidated state. Today the house has been restored and invites visitors to look through the beautiful old building and grounds, read the interpretation and ask the guides for any information about the early history of Stanley.
* '''Latrobe''' - The township of Latrobe is one of the finest historical towns in Tasmania.
* '''Latrobe''' - The township of Latrobe is one of the finest historical towns in Tasmania.
* '''Waldhiem''' - Located in the Cradle Valley. Gustav and Kate Weindorfer built the rustic home and guest chalet in 1912.
* '''Waldhiem''' - Located in the Cradle Valley. Gustav and Kate Weindorfer built the rustic home and guest chalet in 1912.
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* '''Don Village Market''' - Situated opposite Don River Railway, Don Village Market is run every Sunday, specialising in homemade crafts and produce. Outdoor and undercover stalls are available catering for approximately 50 stalls from homespun goods through to the garden enthusiasts.
* '''Don Village Market''' - Situated opposite Don River Railway, Don Village Market is run every Sunday, specialising in homemade crafts and produce. Outdoor and undercover stalls are available catering for approximately 50 stalls from homespun goods through to the garden enthusiasts.
* '''Latrobe Market''' - Every Sunday, Latrobe hosts its popular street market which has a little bit of everything from antiques and crafts to fresh produce and home made preserves. This market will delight the treasure trove enthusiasts, antiques collectors, food and vegetable buffs. Something to please everybody.
* '''Latrobe Market''' - Every Sunday, Latrobe hosts its popular street market which has a little bit of everything from antiques and crafts to fresh produce and home made preserves. This market will delight the treasure trove enthusiasts, antiques collectors, food and vegetable buffs. Something to please everybody.
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'''Penguin Market
''' [http://www.thepenguinmarket.com/] - The Penguin Market is one of Tasmania's largest markets offering over 200 stalls under cover. This makes Penguin Market one of the only all weather markets. The Market has quality product lines, which include fresh produce, fine Tasmanian woodwork, jewellery, fashion, giftware, hand made craft and home wares. There is also an International food court, which includes pizza and pasta, an espresso bar, souvlaki, seafood, Asian food, an ice cream bar, juice and health food.
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Penguin Market
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- The Penguin Market is one of Tasmania's largest markets offering over 200 stalls under cover. This makes Penguin Market one of the only all weather markets. The Market has quality product lines, which include fresh produce, fine Tasmanian woodwork, jewellery, fashion, giftware, hand made craft and home wares. There is also an International food court, which includes pizza and pasta, an espresso bar, souvlaki, seafood, Asian food, an ice cream bar, juice and health food.
* '''Sheffield Town Hall Market''' - Held every third Saturday of each month from 9am to 2pm with stalls along High Street and inside the Town Hall. Stalls include second hand goods, preserves, live poultry, biscuits and cakes, handcrafts and handmade gifts, stationary supplies, fresh produce, coffee and yummy food.
* '''Sheffield Town Hall Market''' - Held every third Saturday of each month from 9am to 2pm with stalls along High Street and inside the Town Hall. Stalls include second hand goods, preserves, live poultry, biscuits and cakes, handcrafts and handmade gifts, stationary supplies, fresh produce, coffee and yummy food.
* '''Made with Love Market Bazaar (Wynyard)''' - A hidden gem of a market held every second Saturday of the month. Market goers can purchase reasonably priced high quality locally handmade homewares, jewellery, candles, fashion, baby/children's wear and toys, plants and locally grown produce, speciality cakes/sweets and nanna style home baking.
* '''Made with Love Market Bazaar (Wynyard)''' - A hidden gem of a market held every second Saturday of the month. Market goers can purchase reasonably priced high quality locally handmade homewares, jewellery, candles, fashion, baby/children's wear and toys, plants and locally grown produce, speciality cakes/sweets and nanna style home baking.