Fiesta Fringe Events
Mariner’s Muse
The fringe of the Tassie Scallop Fiesta will kick-off again with the Mariners’ Muse story-telling session.
A panel of four diverse speakers has been assembled to relate their tales of involvement with the sea.
The Muse this year will be held at the Bridport Footy clubrooms, taking advantage of the big screen, but will follow the tried-and-true formula for the popular event – a welcoming scallop taster a couple of presentations, some food served in an intermission, then another two speakers and an open forum to wind things up.
Who are the speakers - story tellers? Be patient their names will be revealed soon.
Friday 24 July 2026
Bridport Football Club Function centre
Advance purchase required - no door sales
Bar Open at 5:30pm
What other Fringe events are you having in 2026?
We are still working on that, but be assured the local businesses will be very enthusiastic to bring you a varried program this year- stand by.
Growers and Makers Market
Saturday 1 August 2026
Bridport Village Green and Community Hall
10am -1pm
Includes wine and spirit tastings and sales
Variety of craft stalls.
Poet’s Breakfast
Free fringe event - join the gang down at St Marks for breakfast on Saturday 25th July for some laughs, enjoyment, coffee and friendship. Poet's Breakfast
This free fringe event is part of the Tassie Scallop Fiesta. Everyone is welcome to come and recite a poem or just be part of the audience. The poem can be your own composition or someone else’s.
It’s not essential, but the theme could be about the sea or marine life.
Fine Tasmania Produce Showcase
Fine Tasmanian Produce Showcase
We are bringing you something different this year a showcase of Tasmanian excellence.
In the Marquee on the Village Green you will be able to meet the producers of some of Tasmania’s finest produce. The showcase will run along side the usual Makers and Growers market organised by the Bridport Village Market ladies.
Island Coast Spirits
La Cantara Artisan Cheese
West Tamar Fungi
Russell & Suitor Vineyard
Truffles of Tasmania
Darby Norris Distillery
Drifters End Distillery
Small Wonder Wines
Fork It Farm
Tasmanian Juice Press
Makers and Growers Market - Bridport Village Market
We have a lot of talented people in the North East of Tassie, why don’t you come and meet some on Saturday 3 August at the Growers and Makers market in Bridport.
The stalls will be spread out in the Community Hall.
Mariners Muse
A panel of presenters with widely diverse backgrounds has been assembled for the edification and entertainment of patrons at the Mariners Muse storytelling evening.
The show-and-tell session at the Bridport Football Club will on Friday 26July.
Tassie Scallop Fiesta Launch Party
You are all invited to feast, dance and be merry on Saturday 8 June to get a peek of what Fiesta is bringing you this year. Ramble Tamble, Australia’s #1 Creedence tribute band will be here to take you back to the 60’s & 70’s carefree days.