The Kempton Festival is an annual celebration of rural life and local culture, organized by the Green Ponds Progress Association.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, 16 February 2025
- Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Location: Kempton Recreation Ground, Main Street, Kempton, Tasmania
Highlights:
- Sheep Racing: Experience the excitement of sheep racing, a unique and entertaining event where attendees can even place bets on their favorite sheep.
Green Ponds Progress- Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy a variety of attractions, including ducks and dogs displays, flying paws performances, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheaf and gumboot tossing competitions, barrel rolling, ferret racing, line dancing (with opportunities to join in), side shows, and children's activities such as Tas Laser Skirmish.
Green Ponds Progress- Market Stalls: Explore numerous stalls offering local food, drinks, and crafts, showcasing the region's finest produce and artisanal products.
Green Ponds Progress
Additional Information:
- Entry Fee: Entry is by gold coin donation, with all profits reinvested into the Kempton community.
Green Ponds Progress- Facilities: An ATM will be available on-site for convenience.
Green Ponds Progress- Vendor Applications: Vendors interested in participating can apply by completing the appropriate forms and emailing them to info.kemptonfestival7@gmail.com.
Green Ponds Progress
Travel Information:
- Location: Kempton is a historic town located in Tasmania's Southern Midlands, approximately 50 kilometers north of Hobart.
- Transportation: The festival venue is accessible via private vehicle, with parking facilities available on-site.
For the latest updates and more information, visit the official Kempton Festival website.