230 exhibitors, at twelve undercover
venues, representing
Tasmania's finest artists and crafts people.
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Director Geoff McLENNAN
P.O. Box 85 International +61 3 6362 2621 |
Secretary Karina JOHNSTONE
Five Acre Row International +61 3 6393 1831 |
Opening Times |
Admission |
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| Friday | 1st November | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Children under 10 | FREE | |
| Saturday | 2nd November | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Children under 16 | $3.00 | |
| Sunday | 3rd November | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Adults | $9.00 | |
| Monday | 4th November | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Concessions, Booklets $2.00
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by Courtney DUFF 2002
Deloraine and the Craft Fair
Deloraine, historically a rural community, set at the foothills of the Great Western Tiers, with a population of 2500 people, provides a unique experience for the visitor at Craft Fair time. This nationally acclaimed community welcomes, entertains and caters for 30,000 people at the annual event. The Rotary Club of Deloraine is delighted to facilitate the largest and oldest working art and craft fair in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Tasmanian Craft Fair plays an increasingly significant role in the cultural and economic life of Tasmania and has the ongoing support of the Tasmanian Government. This event was judged the Meander Valley and Tasmanian Event of the Year for 2000.
The Working Theme for the 22nd Fair is:
"MOUNTAINS - MAGIC AND MYSTERY"
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Discover the delights of the TASMANIAN EXHIBITION.
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Witness the exquisite TEAPOT & TEA COSIES COLLECTION drawn from recognised Australian artists.
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Rediscover the intrigue of a SNARER'S HUT & SETTLER'S COTTAGE from the turn of the century.
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View the 220 quality stalls.
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Inspect the special OUTDOORS AREA at Rotary Park that includes wood turners, blacksmiths, trout fishing and fly-casting.
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Watch the twice daily FASHION PARADES in Rotary Pavilion - Venue 5.
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Don't miss FESTIVAL MAGIC, presented by local school children, 6 shows daily in Rotary Pavilion - Venue 5.
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Be entertained by the RAAF BAND, buskers and body sculptures.
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Ride the FREE SHUTTLE BUSES between the 12 venues.
Graphic Designer
Courtney DUFF
Graphic Design
Each year a graphic design is selected to be used for our poster, the TCF booklet, this web site and associated marketing material. This year's design is by Courtney DUFF. Her comments on the graphic design were:
"In accordance with the theme of Mountains, Mystery and Magic I have put together this poster with several vital elements. The most prominent is the man. With an amused and mysterious smile, he adds to the mystique. Also with the sparkle within his eye and the colours of his coat he tends to lend to the feeling of magic. The swirls add a business to the feeling of the poster, like there is a bustle of action. I chose the font Book Antiqua because of the more traditional feel to it. Together the poster/cover represents a community spirit and the action of the Tasmanian Craft Fair."
Local Links
- DELORAINE ONLINE Our local community access centre site with extensive information about Deloraine and the surrounding district.
- MEANDER VALLEY ONLINE Our local portal which overview the Meander Valley and documents its tourism assets.
- TOURISM TASMANIA A comprehensive site dedicated to promoting tourism and providing all the necessary information to plan your own holiday.
- TASMANIA ONLINE An authoritative source with connections to all government departments and agencies.
- TASMANIAN TRAVELWAYS An extensive site which provides all the information you need to plan a visit.
- GATEWAY TASMANIA The tourism body responsible for North East Tasmania.
All direct accommodation and tour
packages contact
Gateway Tasmania Travel Centre on
Free Call 1800 651 827
Tigerline Travel Tasmania on 1300 653 633
Tasmania's Own Redline on 1300 360 000
Travel agents only contact
Tasmanian Temptations on Free Call:
1800 309 011.