Far South Events
Events bring local residents together, as well as showcasing all the Far South has to offer those from further afield. Whether you’re a local or a visitor make sure you experience Far South Tasmania's unique events.
Dover Market
Monthly Market at Southgate in Dover. For more information click the following link:
Franklin Doco
Franklin, a 2022 film about one of Australia's celebrated environmental
victories and what it could mean for us today. Our screening includes
fascinating Q&A with locals active in the campaign. Carrot cake, camp
soup, chapattis and Franklin River protest songs on the menu. Whether
you were there, supported from afar, or opposed the tactics used by
environmentalists this campaign changed people's lives. Directed by
Kasimir Burgess and narrated by Hugo Weaving. Rated MA15+
Paid (cash) bar by Port Esperance Sailing Club.
Saturday 3 December 2022.
5.30- 9pm.
Southport Community Centre
Festival of Small Halls - Southport Community Centre
Save the date. Sunday 8 January 2023
Southport Community Centre is hosting anothjer great musical event from Woodfordia. The international and national and local acts announced soon!
Dover Seafest
Seafest is an annual event held on the beautiful Dover Foreshore. Seafest showcases the region’s best local produce, with a focus on its seafood. You will also find stalls offering locally produced beer, cider, wine, tea, coffee, cakes, jams, art and handicrafts. Bring the whole family for a relaxing day of food and drink, live music, dance, demonsrations, displays and children’s activities. 2023 date to be advised.
Easter Regatta
Port Esperance Sailing Club is one of the oldest sailing clubs in Tasmania. We have a venerable history of hosting regattas, from the 1800’s to the present day – regattas that have hosted sailing and boating races in Southern Tasmania, combined, in many years, with community picnics and activities on the beautiful foreshore of Port Esperance in Dover.
Dover Fun Run
Tasmania's most scenic Run/Walk. The Tassal Ten, Bendigo Five and Annabelle's Run are part of the Dover Fun Run, a charity event in aid of the Royal Hobart Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Sunday, 5 November 2023.
Dover Flower Show
Annual Flower Show at the Dover Museum and Art Gallery. Date for 2023 to be advised.