Events in Hobart during 2012

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January

Cadbury Marathon – It is a Hobart event that is a 26-mile challenge for locals and visitors ending at the Cadbury factory where all runners get rewarded with chocolate. (www.cadburymarathon.com.au)

July

Festival of Voices - During this festival, several events take place around Hobart including singing, musical theatre, hip hop, poetry and others. (www.festivalofvoices.com)
Dollhouse and Miniature Extravaganza Festival – This Hobart event is not to be missed for the fans of this type of art crafting.

February

Royal Hobart Regatta – It is a four day event in Hobart that combines boat races and aquatic carnival festivals. (www.royalhobartregatta.com)
AAMI Hobart Cup - Part of the Tasmanian Summer racing series, this Hobart event combines several festivities suitable for every taste.
Australian Wooden Boat Festival - It is a bi-annual event in Hobart celebrating wooden boats. The oldest surviving sporting event in Tasmania. (www.australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au)

October

Royal Hobart Show - An agricultural event during which Tasmania’s industries participate with lots of festivities and entertainment programs.  A combination of several events such as fashion parades, activities, animal exhibitions take place in order to fulfill all families’ members wishes.

March

Hobart Horticultural Society Dahlia art Show - A festival at Hobart where the finest selection of dahlias and gladioli as well as floral art fruit and pot-plants are displayed for the visitors.
Hobart Gem Mineral and Fossil Show - (Tasmania’s Hidden Treasures) is a display and sale of Jeweler, Gemstones Crystals and several other materials.
Hobart Comedy Festival – This Hobart event gives you the opportunity to enjoy some of the world’s best comedy performers.

November

Tasmanian Beerfest - This event in Hobart presents over 100 boutique and imported beers at Princes Wharf.
Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant (third Saturday of November) - This annual event in Hobart is Tasmania’s largest Christmas parade.

April

Targa Tasmania - It is an annual event in Tasmania where Hobart is the finish point of this rally car event.

December

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (end of December beginning of January) - Known as one of the most famous and dramatic ocean races as boats start from Sydney Harbor and arrive in the island State of Tasmania across the dangerous Tasman Sea.
The Taste - Hobart's Waterfront Festival (Dec 28th - Jan 3rd) - It is the biggest food and wine festival in Tasmania. (www.tastefestival.com.au)

May

Hobart Horticultural Society Chrysanthemums Show – A Festival at Hobart dedicated to some of the finest Chrysanthemums of the world growing in Tasmania.