Bushfest

HIGHLANDS BUSHFEST – BOTHWELL RECREATION GROUND 2023

The Highlands Bushfest is being held over two days, Saturday and Sunday, November 25th & 26th 2023 and will celebrate and showcase the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, its heritage, culture and communities.

It will be held at the Bothwell Recreation Ground, which is located in the township of Bothwell on the A5, 20kms from the Midland Highway, 50 mins from Hobart and 1hr 45 minutes from Deloraine and Launceston.

Highlands Bushfest will feature the unique outdoor pursuits 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. While you are visiting Bothwell for Highlands Bushfest we encourage you to check out Bothwell Township and plan a cheeky picnic in Market Place Park.

To ensure your safety at Highlands Bushfest, please follow these guidelines: sanitise your hands regularly, maintain appropriate social distancing, use contactless payment options, and if you are feeling unwell, it is recommended that you stay home.

Some of the accessible features of the festival include (with more to come): accessible parking, friendly volunteers to assist, accessible drop off and pick up zones.

There will be sites available for catering stalls and sites for showcasing produce, arts and crafts.  If you are interested in  having a stall at Bushfest or would like more information please feel free to contact Council on 6286 3202, or email council@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au