Time to Roam Magazine Issue 11 - October/November 2014 | Page 57

AUSTRALIA’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL GUIDE TO REGIONAL EVENTS October 26 Seafarers Festival – Hobart An action packed family day celebrating all facets of ‘Nauticulture’. With music and theatre on the Boardwalk stage, activities and competitions for children, maritime information, craft market, have-ago opportunities and a selection of fine food and beverage stalls. ccc.tas.gov.au/seafarers October 17-26 The North East Rivers Festival - Dorset The Derby River Derby is one of the feature events of the festival the Pipers Brook Vineyard concert, markets, open gardens and art exhibitions. Neriversfestival.com.au November 6-9 Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival - Launceston An annual film festival, using screen-based storytelling to inspire positive change. BOFA hosts a red carpet opening night and showcases Tasmanian wine and food. Bofa.com.au November 15-16 Highlands Bushfest - Bothwell Celebrating the unique outdoors pursuit of the region – fishing, hunting, camping and other recreational and adventure activities. It will also highlight food and beverage, tourism, arts and crafts, music and small business. Centralhgihlands.tas.gov.au 1873, chugs along the riverside taking