Exploring Evandale, Tasmania
Evandale, Tasmania is loved by locals and visitors alike for its idyllic village features, popular Sunday market, unique events and historical homes and buildings.
Spend a day or two exploring the sights of Evandale and if you’re lucky, your trip might coincide with some of our favourite events! Check out our list of top things to do in Evandale, Tasmania.
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Every Sunday from 8:00 am Evandale comes to life with over 200 stalls that come together at Falls Park. The Sunday Market is the perfect place to find a treasure, try some delicious food or meet the locals, and is conveniently located right next door to Briar Lane. For more information, evandaletasmania.com
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John Glover, one of Australia’s most significant artists resided just outside of Evandale in Deddington from the 1830’s. Glover’s art depicted scenes of the unique landscapes of his property. His works are on display in both the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston, and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and in the Louvre, Paris.
The Glover Art Prize is an annual event with the 2023 exhibition held from Saturday 11 - Sunday 19 March. It is held in the Falls Park Pavilion which is located right next door to Briar Lane. For more information, visit: johnglover.com.au
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The Evandale Village Fair & National Penny Farthing Championships is held each year in February and hosts the world’s largest penny farthing race event. A great day out in Evandale, for more information, visit: tasmania.com
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Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival in October
Verandah Festival village-wide street music festival in November
Evandale Light Rail and Steam Society run miniature train rides on Sundays
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The Prince of Wales Hotel offers excellent pub meals with indoor and outdoor dining.
The Clarendon Arms Hotel offers boutiqe-style restaurant dining and beer garden with live music on Sundays in the warmer months.
The Evandale Cafe on the main street do an excellent burger as well as pizza, fish and chips and coffee of course.
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The Village Store, homewares and gifts.
Lake Leather, bags, boots and other leather goods.
Anteiku Antiques, wonderful pieces for all tastes and budgets.
Evandale Antiques, unique colonial furniture.
Evandale Hair and Beauty / Threads Boutique
The Evandale Community Centre, information and local history centre.
Amnesia Antiques, Blenheim, craft, antiques and surprising items.
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Clarendon House, iconic National Trust Georgian homestead, Roam the gardens or ring to arrange a tour.
Woolmers Estate, Longford, historic home and National Rose Garden.
Brickendon Estate, working farm and beautiful gardens, Longford.
Franklin House, Youngtown, National Trust property.
The Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company, book for tours and tastings.
The Tasmanian Honey Company, Perth.
Adams Distillery, Whisky and Gin, Perth. book for tastings.
Josef Chromy Wines, Relbia, vineyard and restaurant.
Tasmanian Glass Blowers, Breadalbane.
Image credit: Alastair Bett & Rob Burnett
