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Tasmanian Heirloom Festival

Sunday 15 March 2026

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Produce with provenance.

Brought to you by Tasmanian Garlic & Tomato Festival Inc. Celebrate the rich heritage of food at the Tasmanian Heirloom Festival — a new festival that puts the spotlight on heirloom vegetables and fruits, grown with care and bursting with flavour. Held in the heart of the Meander Valley, this community-focused festival showcases the beauty, diversity, and quality of local premium produce, bringing together growers, food lovers, families, and makers from across Tasmania.

More than just a festival, it’s a celebration of culture, connection, and the stories behind the seeds. With hands-on workshops, inspiring presenters, cooking demonstrations, and market stalls full of local goods, the Tasmanian Heirloom Festival is a joyful gathering of those who care deeply about food, farming, and provenance.

Come and explore the flavours of the past, grown for the future.

People shopping for apples at a farmers market, with baskets of various types of apples on display.
Various fresh tomatoes of different varieties and colors displayed for sale at a market stall.
Close-up of a person purchasing root vegetables, such as beets and radishes, at an outdoor farmers market, with leafy greens and other produce visible in the background.
  • A chef demonstrating cooking techniques to an audience in a bright, modern room with large windows and skylights, during a cooking class or workshop.

    Cooking Demonstrations

    Discover new flavours with live cooking demonstrations from two Tasmanian chefs, celebrating heirloom produce, fresh local ingredients, and homegrown inspiration.

  • An older man wearing a black cap and beige clothing holding a microphone, speaking to an audience at an outdoor event. Several people in hats are visible in the foreground, out of focus. There are chairs stacked in the background and a large green plant near the man.

    Workshops & Presenters

    Get your hands dirty and your curiosity sparked with engaging workshops led by passionate local presenters who live and breathe heirloom produce.

  • A man wearing a patterned shirt, beige hat, and backpack is purchasing jars of mustard from a vendor under a red canopy at an outdoor market, with other people in the background.

    Market Stalls

    Wander through the vibrant market stalls filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, seeds & plants, and local delights celebrating the best of Tasmania.

  • A person wearing gloves is preparing tacos with grilled meat on a wooden surface at an outdoor event, with other people blurred in the background.

    Food & Beverages

    Taste your way through a delicious selection of Tasmania’s best food & beverages, each one serving up premium, seasonal produce.

Located at Quamby Estate, Hagley.

Quamby Estate, 1145 Westwood Road, Hagley, TAS 7292

Set in the heart of Meander Valley’s rich agricultural region, Quamby Estate was established in 1828. Originally encompassing 30,000 acres, its deep farming roots and stunning natural surrounds make it the perfect home for the Tasmanian Heirloom Festival, celebrating the traditions of growing, cooking, and community.