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The Taste Festival celebrates Tasmanian food, produce, arts,
culture and sporting activities.
The Taste Festival is undergoing a facelift to celebrate its 22nd
year. Not only will the iconic waterfront shed be well on the way
to its full transformation into a multi-purpose event venue, but
the event itself is undergoing some major changes in the promotion
of Tasmania's fine produce.
A new program of activities has been introduced to entice festival
participants to not only sample some of the best food, wine, beer
and beverages in Tasmania but also provides the opportunity to
learn about the journey from paddock to plate.
The program includes:
- A new Taste Theatre for food and wine programs, lectures and
guided tastings;
- A new program of Red Cap escorted themed group tours of the
Taste, focusing on particular subjects such as sparkling wine,
aquaculture etc;
- A new Brasserie Precinct featuring Tasmania's burgeoning craft
brewing and cider making industry along with matched foods;
- A renewed focus on Tasmanian provenance and new products;
- A new Retail Alley where visitors can buy Tasmanian
products;
- A new Cafe District where people can meet friends at serviced
tables for great coffee and pastries;
- Two new VIP corporate entertaining areas.
This years Festivals theme, Sensational Taste, encourages festival
goers to engage the senses by sampling the best of our sensational
Tasmanian produce, complemented by a mix of interesting cultural
food experiences.
Families and children will be well catered for this year at the
Family Fun Zone on Hobart's Parliament House Lawns, an alcohol free
area offering plenty of activities. Daily programming includes a
dedicated area for sporting activities and games, family outdoor
board games, cooking classes for children, jumping castles and
children's rides, various workshops, face painting, buskers,
performers, and other family entertainment.
The Forecourt Stage will become the Festival focal point for
stage-based acts and busker performances throughout the day.
Each evening, the Forecourt Stage will transform into a popular
area to dance the night away with friends. An exciting line up of
entertainment will again be a Festival highlight, with a focus on
showcasing local Tasmanian talent. And, an increase in roving
performers will entertain the crowds around the venue.
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