Taste the Harvest prides itself on being a family friendly event. We offer a wide range of entertainment – for the young and the young at heart.

There is a dedicated children’s area equipped with jumping castle, face painting, games, activities and children’s performers.

There are also two main stages which play host to local, intrastate and interstate performers, that are guaranteed to get your toes tapping.

Taste the Harvest 2012 Performers

 

Main Stage

Doctors Rocksters

Doctors Rocksters are an acoustic duo from the North West coast of Tasmania. They have quickly established a reputation for being an energetic and professional act. Doctors Rocksters have performed on a regular basis at various pubs, clubs, corporate and private functions, weddings, dinners and community events throughout Tasmania . Their eclectic repertoire of well known tunes range from Elvis to U2.

The Sun Kings

The Sun Kings are a new jumpin' Rockabilly/R&R band and take their name in dedication to the 50's greats such as Elvis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash who recorded on Sun Records. They play all things vintage rock in a truly authentic style. In a serendipitous way the four have banded together to play the music they have always loved. The Sun Kings give a fresh interpretation while they tip their hats to the past.

Cheeky Monkey

Cheeky Monkey is a collection of fine musicians with over 30 years of combined experience. Cheeky Monkey pride themselves on being versatile and well suited to any situation or venue. With song styles ranging from 70's

right up to the latest hits, Cheeky Monkey is a fresh, relatively new outfit that is professional, versatile and wildly entertaining.

 

River Stage

 

Right On Cue

The Devonport Choral Society choir, Right on Cue is a community choir for all ages. Singing contemporary favourites and popular music from the past, Right On Cue will have you singing along to some well-known tunes.

Gina Timms

Powerful, dynamic and entertaining are just a few words to describe this Tasmanian-born country singer.   Gina is a barrel of laughs and her big voice   can turn heads. No performance is half-hearted. Gina gives her all – and there's a lot of love to give with this amazing entertainer.

Marcus Wynwood

Marcus plays guitar, wears Dunlop volleys and drives an old green Subaru. Other than that, Marcus has had a number one song on Triple J Unearthed, been listed as a finalist in the 2009 APRA PD Awards, has supported such acts as Ian Moss and Michael Paynter and has rocked out on the main stage at The Falls Festival on New Years Eve. Whether it's beautiful acoustic pieces, or smashing out some alternate rock and blues... Marcus plays guitar.

Hipnosis

Colourful costumes, rhythmic music and striking dance moves, a fusion of Belly Dancing, Samba and displays of Bollywood, will have you hypnotised by the dancers from Hipnosis. The dancerswill also be running a dance workshop for children in Kids Corner.

Pizazz Singers

One of the features of performance group Pizazz Singers is their wide variety of musical styles.   They incorporate different age groups into three performing combos –   juniors, teens and adults.   Showcasing contemporary music, musical theatre and pop, Pizazz Singers will have you tapping your toes.  

Hamish & Gina

Hamish Clark and Gina Stingle are an established guitar and vocal duo within the Launceston music community and are well known throughout the State. Both members of the duo have been performing for many years and have now come together to create a relaxing vibe to cater for all different styles and tastes. They play all the latest hits from Gotye through to Panic at the Disco, Alecia Keys and more.

Trevor Weaver

Trev is a full-time professional singer/guitarist who for the past 15 years has worked extensively both in Australia and overseas. With a great vocal range, solid guitar and true sense of entertainment, his dynamic l ive performances ensure that his music is in constant demand.

 

Kids Corner

Captain Ace
Captain Ace and his friends from magic land are trying to find Rocky the Bunny Rabbit. He tries to do all sorts of magic to make Rocky appear, however he needs your help to make the magic work. With loads of audience participation, silly songs and a very cheeky gorilla, Captain Ace's show will delight the young and young at heart!

SuperSillyUs Circus
Have you ever been to the circus and wanted to be part of the fun?   Fully trained instructors will be on hand to get you started with some fun circus activities including slackrope walking, hula hoops, slapstick and juggling.  

Pelican Puppets
Laugh with Mr Punch in his colourful adventures. Join in as this cheeky glove puppet sticks his large red nose into everything and then finds a way around the consequences. Nothing gets in the way of Mr Punch having fun!

Pirate Shanti
Help Pirate Shanti as she roams the grounds looking for treasures.

Dr Erin Flate
Dr Erin Flate will be roaming with her fantastic balloon twisting creations.

Other kids activities include:

Jumping castle

Giant slide

Face painting

Funky hair

Spray-on tattoos

Crafty Kids

Toyz and More

 

Producers Marquee

Nigel Squibb

Passionate local foodie Nigel Squibb believes everyone has a chef inside them and if you stick to fresh, local products and aim to keep your cooking simple and honest; anyone can have a shot at creating great gourmet dishes.   A champion of Tasmanian produce, Nigel will show you, using the products from the producers on hand, clever ways to combine seasonal ingredients and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary in your own kitchen.  

Dwayne Bourke
As the new Executive Chef at Pure South restaurant, Dwayne Bourke gets to cook with the finest Tasmanian produce every day which is proving an exciting experience.   Join Dwayne as he explores his modern classical bistro style cooking using our local ingredients.   This multi-award winning chef will share some of his culinary secrets while creating menus that genuinely work with seasonal produce.  

Alex Wordsworth

Butcher Alex Wordsworth, from Skelbrook Free Range Meats at Sassafras will be hosting a 'meat awareness' session where he will teach you what cuts of meat are suitable for cooking different dishes.

 

Meet our Producers:

Harvest Moon

Skelbrook Meats

Hill Farm Preserves

Nichols Chicken

Tasmanian Pure

41 Degrees South Salmon Farm

Rhu Bru