Thousands of visitors watch, wander and even taste their way through more than 220 stalls, as artisans and producers demonstrate their handiwork—from aluminium moulding, wood-turning and black-smithing to fudge-making, pickling and preserving.
This year's feature exhibits include an installation by conceptual artist and Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year Christina Henri, who will draw from her collection of over 23 000 convict bonnets to tell stories from Tassie's colonial past.
Meanwhile, local acoustic timbers will be put to fascinating use (as ukuleles, lap-steel guitars and bouzoukis) in a showcase of the state's best instrument makers.
A four-day event, the fair comes to life across 12 venues in Deloraine, giving craft fans plenty of time to explore, and enjoy some gourmet pit stops along the way.
WHAT: Australia's largest showcase of hand-produced arts and crafts
WHEN: 31 October to 3 November 2014
WHERE: Twelve venues across Deloraine
HOW: Tickets from $10 for adults and $7 for children, available at any one of the gates during the event. A free shuttle bus departs each venue every half hour. Full program and map will be available at www.tascraftfair.com.au closer to the event.
For a full and up-to-date listing of Tasmanian events, and information on travelling to Tasmania, visit the Discover Tasmania website www.discovertasmania.com.au
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