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.

6 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026
& Juliet
The joyous jukebox musical featuring all your favourite pop anthems will be sure to make you roar with laughter and blow you away.
8 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026
Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation Cruise
The Van Diemen's Land Circumnavigation Cruise is an internationally well-regarded yachting adventure in which a maximum of forty five yachts.
20 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents Sue Pedley’s ‘Prevailing Gales’
Maritime Museum Tasmania presents a remarkable new exhibition by Tasmanian-born artist Sue Pedley.
11 Dec 2025 - 26 Apr 2026
Hobart Current: Here
Hobart Current: Epoch is a thought-provoking contemporary program and exhibition, featuring new works created by 10 artists in response to the theme of ‘epoch’.
6 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026
Restoring the Past
Step into the world of art conservation and discover the intricate process of preserving history.
7 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026
Huon Art Awards 2026
The Huon Art Awards is a much-loved annual art competition and exhibition showcasing local and Tasmanian talent since 2002.
6 Jun 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Arcangelo Sassolino: in the end, the beginning
Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino brings his experiments with force, change and some very hot steel to Mona.
5 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026
Stephanie Tabram | “The River” | Exhibition
This highly anticipated exhibition by Stephanie Tabram traces the River Derwent from its rugged source on Tasmania's Central Plateau.
12 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026
Tour de Cure’s Signature Tour ’26
Honour the ride that started it all – the original Signature Tour. From humble beginnings to a national movement.
5 Dec 2025 - 24 Apr 2026
Street Eats @ Franko
Brought to you by the creators of Sunday's Farm Gate Market, Street Eats @ Franko is about showcasing the best Tasmanian food and craft beverages.
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