Highlands BushFest outdoor festival, ignites the heart of the Central Highlands – Bothwell, the ultimate destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Join us in November each year for a thrilling weekend packed with family-friendly activities and a showcase of the industry's finest experts, guest speakers, and live demonstrations.

Experience the pinnacle of outdoor excellence as exhibitors reveal all the local tips. There's something for everyone, from sustainable harvesting to small businesses offering hunting and fishing tips, tanners, meat smoking, whip cracking, commando runs, live entertainment, hunting dogs, salami making and delectable food vendors.

But that's not all – your attendance at the Highlands BushFest is not just about fun, it's about supporting our community. With a simple gold coin donation, you can contribute to the success of this event. And as a token of our appreciation, there are lucky gate and raffle prizes from the Central Highlands Council up for grabs.

Don't miss out – fire up your enthusiasm and join us for the Highlands BushFest outdoor festival!

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

13 Apr 2025 - 25 May 2025
Exhibition: “Purusing Oatlands”
The Weaver's Cottage Studio presents Patricia Hopwood-Wade and Jean-Michel Brunet - Perusing Oatlands - watercolour and ink portraits of the charming Georgian cottages in the
5 Apr 2025 - 29 Jun 2025
Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life
Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life is a breathtaking exhibition showcasing the evocative photography of Luigi Spina.
4 Apr 2025 - 11 May 2025
LIMBO – Spiegeltent Hobart
An international circus spectacle of otherworldly proportions. Internationally touring sensation LIMBO rebooted in 2024 after a five-year hiatus.
17 Mar 2025 - 21 Sep 2025
On Island
On Island is an exhibition of artworks that respond to Tasmania/Lutruwita from a wide range of perspectives. All of the artworks are from the Tasmanian
4 Apr 2025 - 11 May 2025
Spiegeltent Hobart: LIMBO The Show
Get excited, Blanc de Blanc Encore is coming to the Spiegeltent in Southport’s Broadwater Parklands! This glamorously extravagant show will immerse you in the world
20 Mar 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
The World of Beetles
The World of Beetles exhibition celebrates the incredible diversity, beauty, and scientific importance of beetles. At the heart of the exhibition is the work of
26 Feb 2023 - 7 Feb 2027
Farm Gate Market
Tasmanian Farm Gate is Hobart's farmers' market showcasing and selling direct from the producer to the public.
25 Aug 2024 - 28 Dec 2025
Cornelian Bay and Queens Domain Bushcare
Protecting Hobart’s rare grassy woodlands on the Queens
Domain and picturesque Cornelian Bay area.
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2025
Phoenix Creations Wooden Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations. In their small studio tucked away just 2 minutes from Cygnet's
15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026
Théo Mercier: MIRRORSCAPE
Five countries, five exhibitions: France, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, and now Australia. The latest iteration of Jeremy Shaw’s new venture arrives at Mona.
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