40th Tasmanian Craft Fair – all systems go!
Mel Hills Wild Art and other Tasmanian exhibitors from past years, will have the show to themselves while Covid-19 restrictions keep mainlanders at a distance.
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THIS YEAR, the Rotary Club of Deloraine has announced that the Tasmanian Craft Fair will take place as usual during the long weekend from October 30 to November 2, but with COVID-19 safety regulations in place.
Changes to interstate infection levels have required the club to rethink how the Craft Fair can continue to support the local economy as well as the Tasmanian exhibitors that rely on it
Craft Fair Director Rob van der Elst said, ‘We’re making the most of a challenging situation. It’s been important to create a Plan B to ensure that all of the small Tasmanian businesses who traditionally earn a part of their annual income from the Fair will still be able to do so.’
Interstate exhibitors will not be at Fair this year,but there is an online plan.
The decision was made early, to be fair to interstate exhibitors who would otherwise be planning, creating stock and making travel arrangements
All exhibitors this year will be able to put offers on the Craft Fair website, so those stranded on the mainland can still support their favourite artisans.
This year the footprint of the fair will be smaller and the entrance fee will be reduced to a flat fee of $ 13 – high value for up to 4 days attendance.
There will be over 160 artisan stalls to browse, as well as the gourmet food marquee to indulge and delight in.
Director Rob indicates that the Rotary Club of Deloraine’s focus is clear.
ocus is clear. ‘This is our 40th year and we are determined to give Tasmanians a high quality, enjoyable and safe event to enjoy and celebrate local talent
‘We encourage all Tasmanians to support us by making the effort to attend this year.
‘The Tasmanian government is to be commended for providing additional financial resources to assist in making the smaller event viable.’
For the latest information and updates on the 2020 Craft Fair, visit the website at www. TasmanianCraftFair.com.
