Events

There are many family friendly events held around the Circular Head Region, showcasing fresh local produce. The community spirit shines when events are held, from the willing organisers to the supportive locals attending. We have a selection of events listed here. If you are interested in having your event on our website please email us.

Quality producers and Makers
Live Music
Food and More
The second Sunday of each month
Check socials for details

Time: 9:30am

Location: 36 Hale Street, Stanley, TAS 7331

7 August 2024 - Charts

Emily Sanzaro is an innovative harpist, vocalist, violinist and electronic loop artist.

4 Souls Searching is the product of an experiment at last year's Sounds Around Town event. Featuring Kim Poole, Katie Humphries and Dudley & Cho Billing. The group explores a world of harmony and melody through the lense of folk music.

Time: 7:00pm

Celebrate the start of the CHArts Festival with an a refreshing dip in the icy waters of Bass Strait under the picturesque Stanley Nut.

Wear your best pink outfit for your chance to win a $100 gift card

Egg and bacon muffins cooked on the bbq thanks to Stronger Together in Circular Head

Time: 9:00am - Spring Swim in Pink

Start packing your bag for a weekend away in Stanley!

Why? Because CHArts in Stanley is coming this September with 🎨exhibitions, 🎤poetry, 🍷wine, 🎭live entertainment, special guest 🎸musicians and of course, yummy local produce!

WHEN: Thursday, 5th of September - Sunday, 8th of September

Time: 5:00pm

To see the FULL program of events over this weekend, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/CHArts.CircularHead

If you're always in the 'mood' for mouth watering beef and smooth full flavoured cheese this is the event for you!

We're bringing you a cow themed event with the freshest of produce with an arty twist!

Sample Cape Grim Beef and Robbins Island Wagyu cooked by MasterChef 2024 'Pezza' along with Perry Quality Meats award winning sausages.

Enjoy a free tasting of the delicious La Cantara Cheese or purchase a cheese platter for The Pavilions Cafe!

Time: 11:00am

21 September 2024 - Mystery Progressive Concert

You will experience five sounds experience across unique venues around Smithton.

Musical artists and locations are a tightly guarded secret making each mini concert a surprise.

The event will start and end at the Smithton Club in Smith Street (across form the police station).

Music, food and some drinks are included.

Time: 5:30pm

The Show retains all the traditional features you expect of an agricultural show including equestrian events, wood chopping, home industries, dairy and beef cattle competition, Miss Showgirl/boy competition and the very popular animal nursery; culminating with the Grand Parade at 3pm.

A family fun day with a variety of activities, displays and attractions throughout the day.

Follow our Facebook page and see web site leading up to the day.

Time: 8:00am

8 February 2025 - Rotary Club of Smithton

Tickets
Adults $71.50 inc. GST
plus booking fee
Children Under 16 FREE and Do Not Require a Ticket.

Lock in the dates - Monday 3rd February 2025 our campgrounds will open up with live music every day from Wednesday 5th February through to Sunday 9th February 2025

Check our social media pages for updates and early bird bookings!

Past Events

Come on down to devil country in the beautiful North West of Tasmania for the Devil Country Muster, featuring great Tasmanian and National Contemporary artists. The very talented Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen will be joining us for the 2024 Devil Country's Muster.

Camping opens at the Riverbend Youth Centre Complex at 9:00 am Monday the 5th February and closes 3:00pm Sunday 11th February 2024

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Join us for a family friendly day filled with free kids’ entertainment, fabulous live music, food vans onsite.

Duck Race (as part of the Day of the Ducks celebrations) will begin approx. 3.45 pm.

Time: 1.00 pm – 7.00 pm

Location: West Esplanade, Smithton

https://www.facebook.com/day.on.the.duck     

The Annual Cars show will be a day for enthusiasts and family enjoyment. There will be a Sausage sizzle, and coffee will be available.

Show Cars: 8 am to 9 am

Public: 9.30 am

Location: Duck River Pavilions – 12 Nelson Street, Smithton

Price:  Free      Phone: 0448 577

Come and celebrate the festive season by singing carols in the beautiful grounds of Highfield House. Bring a picnic, chairs or a rug and pack your jackets for when the sun sets. Coffee & dessert vans on site

A beautiful lead up to Christmas and an evening to remember!

Time: 7.00 pm

Highfield Historic Site, Stanley

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The Christmas Twilight Market will begin at 5.00 pm until 9.00 pm. A festive chance to celebrate Christmas and a wonderful opportunity to pick up your Christmas seafood, veggies, or ham. Perhaps some last-minute gifts also.

Jerome Hillier to entertain us into the night.

Licenced event, no BYO

Time: 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm

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The 113th Circular Head Agricultural Show will be held on Saturday 2nd December 2023 at the Stanley Recreation ground. A fantastic Family Day with traditional show events - equestrian, chopping, cattle and home industries competition, animal nursery plus many other attractions and display.

Admission prices – Adults $12; Children 5-14Yrs $5 and Under 5 are Free

Family/Member tickets need to be applied for

The CHArts Festival (formerly Art About Town) is a month long celebration of culture, heritage and arts presented and funded by Circular Head Council. The Festival provides a platform for local artists to showcase their many talents while giving residents the opportunity to attend, participate and learn new skills. Exhibitions are predominately housed in local cafes and businesses.

The Rip Curl West Coast Surf Classic is a mobile surfing event held in March at Marrawah and nearby coastal areas. It is Tasmania's premier surfing event.

The Southern Ocean is renowned for producing big swells and each year West Coast Classic surfers find themselves taking on waves from one to six metres in height.   Some years have seen "Hawaiinesque" conditions.

This year, the Muster celebrates its tenth anniversary! We are back to the full show, and it promises to be the biggest event we have ever planned! The show kicks off on Wednesday, and there is a lot going on right through to Sunday morning, with the Talent Quest, a dedicated Walk-Up Show, a Variety Show, the Main Show, and the Gospel Show.

'Collectible Car Show and Shine 2023' (Free).

Enjoy a day of dapper Cars, Tours & Food.

Sunday 29th January at Duck River Pavilions & Visitor Centre.

12 Nelson St Smithton from 10 am - 2 pm.

The museum will be open for history enthusiasts - $5 entry

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A Day on the Duck is a fun family event with free children’s activities, great food vendors, refreshment and entertainment. Featuring a fantastic line up of local talent with the headline act, the ever popular Kitty and the Heartbeats!

Be part of the Duck Race that takes place on the Duck River – purchase a rubber duck and cheer it through to the finish line. If your duck is first over the line

The fireworks display will commence from 9.30pm. The best vantage points to see the display will be from the Banks of the Duck River, Smithton so pack a picnic, grab a rug or chairs and settle in for the magic!

For more information please visit the Circular Head Council website https://www.circularhead.tas.gov.au/. or call Circular Head council on (03) 6452 4800.

10 days of special events, tastings, treats, feasts, demonstrations and more. Featuring the best produce, products and talents the far North West Tasmania has to offer. Spread over magical locations throughout the region with the heart of the festival taking place in Stanley. The Stanley Foreshore Feast on the 19th of November will have buses transporting patrons to the event from Smithton.

The 112th Circular Head Show will finally be held on Saturday 26th November after a two year recess due to Covid restrictions. The Society is looking forward to again holding a family fun day with traditional elements of an agricultural show. Competitions include home industries; dairy and beef cattle; trade cattle; equestrian; wood chopping; Show Girl and boy with the feature event of the day Perry’s Quality Meats – Graze the Region.

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DATE: April 16th 2022

TIME: Gates open 8:30 am –2pm

VENUE: Stanley Showgrounds

ENTRY FEE: $5, drivers of show cars and children under 12 free

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Tasmanias Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Run will commence on one of Tasmania’s most recognised and visited icons, The Nut, at Stanley, in Tasmania’s North West corner. The race will hug coastline, climb through Rocky Cape National Park and traverse rugged coastal bush and calming temperate rainforest. You will be challenged by diverse landscapes, encounter native wildlife and birds, and witness some of the most spectacular coastlines imaginable. In this part of the world, rolling green farmland drops over cliffs

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