The Koonya Garlic Festival is Australia's longest-running garlic festival, and it has become one of Tasmania's most widely anticipated annual harvest festival events, attracting a sizeable crowd of passionate gardeners, garlic growers and foodies from Tassie and Interstate.

The festival is held in the picturesque valley of Koonya on the beautiful Tasman Peninsula just over an hour southeast of Hobart.

At the heart of the festival is the Koonya Garlic Festival Garlic Grower's Competition open to both amateur and professional growers of all ages. Some of the most popular elements of the festival are the free cooking masterclasses, expert talks and Gardening Q&A featuring some of Tasmania's top chefs, cooks and gardening experts.

Each year the festival also showcases a fantastic lineup of local/regional musicians, the best of the best of Tasmania's artisan and gourmet produce plus a smorgasbord of delicious garlic-inspired dishes to enjoy on the day. Festival revellers will also be able to browse some of the region's best craft beers, gins, whisky, cider and other beverages.

Kids will not be disappointed with a fantastic array of activities throughout the day to keep them entertained so that parents can kick back, relax and have some fun!

For more information and to book please visit our website.

What's on:

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