News & Events in the Area

The information below highlights some of the annual events enjoyed in the local area.

 

Devonport Regatta Day


The Devonport Regatta is the annual event on the Mersey riiver featuring a full program of rowing, skiing and high speed racing boats. The Cock of Mersey race is the feature of the day where the best boats from Tasmania and the Mainland fight out for the king of the Mersey title.
The banks of the river are transformed into a market area with food stalls and carnival rides for the whole family to enjoy.

 
 

Taste the Harvest


Taste the Harvest will be bigger and better than ever this year with food, fun and entertainment for everyone.
On show eill be the Coastal and Tasmanian beer and wine along with food of all varieties. It's a great chance to sample the locally made products, vegetables and wines from our community.

 
 

 
 

Devonport JAZZ in July


Devonport Jazz is an annual music festival featuring artists from interstate as well as Tasmania's leading jazz musicians, Devonport Jazz is a celebration of all jazz genres - both old and new.

Devonport Jazz breaks the mould by incorporating elements of education, food, visual art, dance and film into the traditional jazz festival program.

Take in a concert at the Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre, or a show over breakfast, lunch or dinner at a range of cosy venues.

Devonport Jazz is an initiative of the Devonport City Council, under the management of the Devonport Events Unit and Musical Director, Viktor Zappner