The East Coast Harvest Odyssey, known as ECHO Festival, has become known for weaving together immersive sensory experiences around the traditions of harvest, old and new. This boutique festival guides guests on a journey of exploration that encompasses all senses – taste, smell, sight, sound and touch.

ECHO Festival is back in 2024 for another year. Hosted in the picturesque wine country on the fringes of Swansea, the 2024 program brings together chefs, winemakers and producers along with artists, musicians, storytellers, scientists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.

When: Friday 22 March - Sunday 24 March 2024
Where: 13512 Tasman Hwy, Swansea 7190

For more information or to get your tickets, visit the ECHO Festival Tasmania website.  ECHO Festival Tasmania

The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories

In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running workshops to share what she has learned about The Sarah Mitchell Scrapbook.

In the workshop you will join Jane in investigating the images and stories emerging from the scrapbook and learn to work with ink, nib, and watercolour.

You will be assisted to write and illustrate your own stories and think about how we capture family histories, how we might draw them and the added value of writing about them.

Workshop fee: $46 (Please pay in cash on the day - correct money appreciated)

What to bring: A few family pictures, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water. All art materials are provided but bring some of your own if you prefer.

Art supplies will be provided.

Numbers are limited (15 at each event) so please let us know which workshop you want to attend by emailing Cecilia.broderick@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Dates 2024 Time; arrive 5 minutes early Venue:

Tuesday 26 March 2024, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Triabunna Village, 20 Melbourne Street
Thursday 28 March 2024, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street
Friday 29 March 2024, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno
Friday 5 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Triabunna Village, 20 Melbourne Street
Thursday 4 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street
Saturday 6 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

Jobs and Learning Roadshow

When: Tuesday 26  March 2024 
Where: Rosny Library (46 Bligh St, Rosny Park TAS 7018)
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Ideal for anyone entering the workforce.
Free BBQ and coffee van onsite. Ideal for anyone entering the workforce. 

For more information contact:
Fiona Braithwaite
Mob: 0448 443 686

The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories

In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running workshops to share what she has learned about The Sarah Mitchell Scrapbook.

In the workshop you will join Jane in investigating the images and stories emerging from the scrapbook and learn to work with ink, nib, and watercolour.

You will be assisted to write and illustrate your own stories and think about how we capture family histories, how we might draw them and the added value of writing about them.

Workshop fee: $46 (Please pay in cash on the day - correct money appreciated)

What to bring: A few family pictures, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water. All art materials are provided but bring some of your own if you prefer.

Art supplies will be provided.

Numbers are limited (15 at each event) so please let us know which workshop you want to attend by emailing Cecilia.broderick@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Dates 2024 Time; arrive 5 minutes early Venue

Thursday 28 March 2024, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street

Friday 29 March 2024, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

Friday 5 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Triabunna Village, 20 Melbourne Street

Thursday 4 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street

Saturday 6 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories

In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running workshops to share what she has learned about The Sarah Mitchell Scrapbook.

In the workshop you will join Jane in investigating the images and stories emerging from the scrapbook and learn to work with ink, nib, and watercolour.

You will be assisted to write and illustrate your own stories and think about how we capture family histories, how we might draw them and the added value of writing about them.

Workshop fee: $46 (Please pay in cash on the day - correct money appreciated)

What to bring: A few family pictures, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water. All art materials are provided but bring some of your own if you prefer.

Art supplies will be provided.

Numbers are limited (15 at each event) so please let us know which workshop you want to attend by emailing Cecilia.broderick@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Dates 2024 Time; arrive 5 minutes early Venue:

Friday 29 March 2024, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

Friday 5 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Triabunna Village, 20 Melbourne Street

Thursday 4 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street

Saturday 6 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories

In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running workshops to share what she has learned about The Sarah Mitchell Scrapbook.

In the workshop you will join Jane in investigating the images and stories emerging from the scrapbook and learn to work with ink, nib, and watercolour.

You will be assisted to write and illustrate your own stories and think about how we capture family histories, how we might draw them and the added value of writing about them.

Workshop fee: $46 (Please pay in cash on the day - correct money appreciated)

What to bring: A few family pictures, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water. All art materials are provided but bring some of your own if you prefer.

Art supplies will be provided.

Numbers are limited (15 at each event) so please let us know which workshop you want to attend by emailing Cecilia.broderick@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Dates 2024 Time; arrive 5 minutes early Venue:

Thursday 4 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street

Saturday 6 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

The Mitchell Women: a journey to unknown stories

In association with the exhibition Dear Kate now showing at the East Coast Heritage Museum, the artist Jane Giblin will be running workshops to share what she has learned about The Sarah Mitchell Scrapbook.

In the workshop you will join Jane in investigating the images and stories emerging from the scrapbook and learn to work with ink, nib, and watercolour.

You will be assisted to write and illustrate your own stories and think about how we capture family histories, how we might draw them and the added value of writing about them.

Workshop fee: $46 (Please pay in cash on the day - correct money appreciated)

What to bring: A few family pictures, comfortable clothing, a bottle of water. All art materials are provided but bring some of your own if you prefer.

Art supplies will be provided.

Numbers are limited (15 at each event) so please let us know which workshop you want to attend by emailing Cecilia.broderick@freycinet.tas.gov.au

Dates 2024 Time; arrive 5 minutes early Venue:

Friday 5 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Triabunna Village, 20 Melbourne Street

Thursday 4 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Swansea (East Coast Heritage Museum), 22 Franklin Street

Saturday 6 April 2024, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm at Bicheno Memorial Hall, 78 Burgess Street, Bicheno

Come one, come all! Relay For Life - an event that is both enjoyable and touching - contributes to raising vital funds for the Cancer Council's research, prevention, and supportive care services. Relay offers a wonderful opportunity for the East Coast community to acknowledge and celebrate local cancer survivors, those going through a cancer experience and their caregivers, as well as pay tribute to loved ones lost and to raise money to help save more lives. Every dollar raised in Tasmania, stays in Tasmania! Be a part of the multitude of Australians who participate in the Cancer Council's Relay For Life every year and help pave the way to a cancer-free future. Sign up or join a team in the Triabunna 2024 Relay today!

Where: Triabunna Recreational Ground 
Date: Saturday 6 April 2024 
Time: 9:00am - 9:00pm