Forage Festival

21/05/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible sponsors and funding partners who helped make the 2026 Forage Festival possible. 🌿✨

Your support plays such an important role in bringing our community together, celebrating local food, drinks, producers, makers, and the unique spirit of our region.

We’re so grateful to:

Community Bank Smithton & Districts
Communion Brewing Co
Ghost Rock Wines & Cellar Door
Spreyton Cider Co
Circular Head Council
Stanley and Tarkine Tasmania
Events Tasmania, our funding partner

Thank you for backing this event and helping us create something special for locals and visitors alike.

19/05/2026

That’s a wrap for 2026 🌿✨ A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this year’s Forage Festival such a wonderful celebration of our region.

From the incredible food and drinks 🍽️🥂 to the music 🎶, community events, local experiences and shared moments, it was fantastic to see so many people come together to celebrate the producers, makers, growers, operators and creatives who make our region so special.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing producers, operators, volunteers, musicians, chefs, bar crew and everyone who worked behind the scenes to bring the festival to life. 🙌

Events like this don’t happen without strong support, so we would also like to thank our sponsors and supporters: Community Bank Smithton & Districts Bendigo Bank, Communion Brewing Co, Ghost Rock, Spreyton Cider, Circular Head Council, and Events Tasmania as a funding partner. Your support helps showcase the very best of our region. 💛

A special thank you to our committee and to Charlotte Grey, whose hard work, passion and dedication helped bring it all together. 🌟

Thank you for being part of Forage Festival. We can’t wait to do it all again. 🌾

16/05/2026

ILLUMINATE THE COAST STARTS FROM 6:30PM TONIGHT 💡

As the sun sets over Stanley, Illuminate the Coast will transform the town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity and coastal magic. 🌊✨

Wander through illuminated installations, soak up the festival atmosphere and experience Stanley after dark as part of the Stanley & Tarkine Forage Festival weekend.

Perfect to enjoy alongside Street Feast, live music, local food and fireside festival vibes. 🔥🎶🍷

Bring the family, rug up warm and explore the coast in a whole new light. 💡🌙

📍 Stanley, Tasmania
⏰ From 6:30PM tonight onwards

More information:
https://foragefestival.com.au/program/illuminate-the-coast/

Stanley & Tarkine Forage Festival 2026

16/05/2026

TONIGHT’S STREET FEAST MUSIC LINE-UP & TIMES 🎸

The food is sorted, the fire pots are glowing and now it’s time for the soundtrack to an unforgettable night at Street Feast. 🔥🍷

Here’s tonight’s live music set list:

🎶 4:15PM – 5:00PM
The Red Kellys

🎶 5:30PM – 6:30PM
HUMP Entertainment

🎶 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Pete Cornelious

🎶 8:30PM – 9:30PM
The Bad Dad Orchestra

Grab your favourite feast, settle in by the fire pits and enjoy an incredible night of live music in the heart of Stanley. 🌊🔥

📍 Church Street, Stanley
⏰ Street Feast from 4PM–10PM

🎟️ Tickets & info:
https://foragefestival.com.au/program/stanley-street-feast/

16/05/2026

STREET FEAST STARTS AT 4PM TODAY 🔥

We're getting Church Street in Stanley prepared and ready to come alive with incredible food, live music, fire pots, drinks and festival vibes for Street Feast at Stanley & Tarkine Forage Festival 2026. 🍷🎸🍽️

And don’t worry about the weather, there’ll be plenty of shelter plus fire pots to keep you warm if a few sporadic showers roll through.

🍽️ FOOD STALLS
• Three Friends Abalone Tasmania
• Tarkine Fresh Oysters
• TOP FISH
• Jim's Lebanese Kebabs
• Halls Barbeque
• Pizzirani's Cucina
• Rory's Hot Spuds
• B's Little Bakehouse
• Poffertjes

🎸 LIVE BANDS
• The Bad Dad Orchestra
• Pete Cornelius - Music
• HUMP. Entertainment
• The Red Kellys

Plus, make a full night of it with the special one-off Stanley Harvest Night Market on Saturday night, showcasing local makers, produce and community spirit 🌙✨

And don’t miss Illuminate the Coast, lighting up Stanley with glowing installations and a magical festival atmosphere across the weekend 💡🌊

📍 Church Street, Stanley
📅 Today - Saturday 16 May
⏰ 4pm–10pm

🅿️ FREE parking available at the Stanley Recreation Ground (just a short walk to Church Street).

15/05/2026

TWO TICKETS HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE 🥃

Missed out on the previously sold out Whisky Tasting Experience with Tim Duckett from Heartwood Malt Whisky & TIB ? This is your chance.

Two tickets have become available for tomorrow’s exclusive event at The Angel's Share, featuring an incredible tasting journey through premium whiskies in one of Tasmania’s most unique festival experiences. 🥃🔥

If you’ve been hoping to get along, be quick, these won’t last long and the event is expected to sell out again fast.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now:
https://foragefestival.com.au/program/whiskey-tasting-experience/

Stanley & Tarkine Forage Festival 2026

14/05/2026

FINAL CALL - TOMORROW NIGHT 🔥🍷

Still need plans for tomorrow night? If you’re a foodie in the North West, this event is for you.

Join renowned chef Massimo Mele of The Chef’s Garden, Peppina Hobart and Grain of the Silos Launceston for an unforgettable Taste the Region dining experience at the stunning Highfield House in Stanley, celebrating the incredible flavours, produce and people of North West Tasmania .

From pristine seafood and premium local ingredients to expertly curated dishes and perfectly matched wines, this is a one-night-only experience designed to showcase the region at its very best. 🍷🦪🔥

A unique long-table dinner.
Exceptional local produce.
An atmosphere not to be missed.

🎟️ Final tickets available now:
https://foragefestival.com.au/program/taste-the-region-with-massimo-mele/

Stanley & Tarkine Forage Festival 2026

13/05/2026

🌊 SEAFOOD LOVERS - THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 🦪🐙🐚

Fresh from Tasmania’s wild North West, Stanley Street Feast as part of Stanley & Tarkine Forage Festival 2026 is bringing together three incredible local seafood producers for one unforgettable night of feasting by the sea.

Enjoy premium ocean-fresh flavours from:

🦪 Three Friends Abalone Tasmania
🐙 TOP Fish Tasmania
🌊 Tarkine Fresh Oysters

From buttery abalone and freshly shucked oysters to locally caught seafood straight from the source, this is your chance to taste some of the finest seafood Tasmania has to offer — all while soaking up live music, local drinks and the electric atmosphere of Stanley Street Feast.

📍 Church Street, Stanley
📅 Saturday 16 May
⏰ From 4pm

🎟️ Tickets are available - buy today to save $5.

Gather your seafood-loving crew and come hungry. 🍷🔥

12/05/2026