JOCK MURE WITH A SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA. PIC: SAMUEL SHELLEY
seafood-packed paellas, and tacos overflowing with fresh local catch. All of this is accompanied by a selection of Tasmanian wines, cold beers, cocktails and frozen slushies featuring local spirits, along with refreshing non-alcoholic options. Beyond the food stalls, Tasmania’s Seafood Festival is packed with experiences showcasing local operators.
Daily on-stage seafood demonstrations and complimentary tastings will run from 12–3pm, featuring producer and chef collaborations, oyster shucking and the show-stopping southern bluefin tuna carving. The presenter line-up includes Mures Fishing, Tasmanian Oyster Co, Tasmanian Aboriginal Seafoods, NRE Tas and more. Outside the interactive presentations, meet-the-maker sessions with winemakers and distillers will give festival-goers the chance to chat with the people behind their favourite festival drops, while live music from local soloists, bands and DJs will keep the event buzzing well into the evening. Families also have plenty to look forward to, with the first 100 kids through the gates each day scoring a free shark, octopus or crab festival hat, and more fun waiting at the Small Fry activity tent. From decorating fish cookies and craypot bean bag tossing competitions to face painting, bubble magic and roaming entertainers, there’s plenty to keep little sailors smiling all weekend long. “This festival is all about fun on the waterfront and honouring the great Tasmanian seafood experience,” said Will and Jude Mure, Directors of Mures Tasmania.
COAL VALLEY WINES. PIC: DEARNA BOND
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