Heirloom Heaven

Heirloom Heaven brings together stunning displays of heirloom and heritage fruit and vegetables, grown with care by local gardeners and producers. From knobbly pumpkins and speckled beans to apples with stories and potatoes you won’t find in supermarkets, this display area showcases the beauty of food grown for flavour, resilience, and tradition!

Heirloom Heaven is about more than looks. Each variety tells a story of seeds saved, skills passed down, and generations of growers who valued quality over uniformity. It’s a chance to see just how rich Tasmania’s growing culture really is, and to reconnect with where our food comes from.

The main highlight of this area is the 30-metre-long table with hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, apples, potatoes, beans, and chillies. But for 2026, we are adding in an additional display of pumpkins!

You will find Heirloom Heaven under the shade of Quamby Estate’s heritage trees, protecting the produces’ delicate flesh from the sun’s glare. Take a wander, read the labels, chat with the growers, and discover varieties you may never have seen before.

Whether you’re a passionate gardener, a curious cook, or simply love beautiful food, Heirloom Heaven invites you to slow down, look closely (but no touching!), and be inspired by the produce that make this festival what it is.