What is TasFaire?
Step into a world of knights, wizards, and magical creatures when you visit TasFaire, a fantasy themed Renaissance festival in the idyllic Ross Village.
We're aiming to create a fantastical atmosphere that transports festival goers into another world; and encourage all of our guests to dress up as their favourite character from fantasy media, historical wear, or even your very own d&d OCs.All are welcome at TasFaire- and we invite guests of all ages to attend, whether you visit the marketplace where vendors sell magical trinkets and fantasy themed goods, or you join us on the village green for demonstrations, games, and activities.Sign up to take part in one of our specialized D&D experiences, hosted by professional DMs, or to join in on The Feast (18+) at the end of the day in an evening of revelry and entertainment!
Make sure you book your place quickly so you don't miss out.
TasFaire aims to be a collaborative festival with other groups and societies, so if you have an interest in getting involved, please don't hesitate to reach out.
About us
TasFaire is put on by the Tasmanian University Popular Culture Society, or TasPop, for short!TasPop is the same society behind events such as TasPop North, TasPop South, as well as AICon and MAIcon in the past. They also put on multiple through the year events such as Trivia nights, Geek Markets, and D&D nights.TasPop is made up of a group of passionate volunteers, who are always striving to provide Tasmania with fun and engaging social events that celebrate pop culture. TasFaire is the next step in our plan to offer something new and exciting to the people of Tasmania, and with luck, we'll be able to run it again in the future, too!
TasFaire aims to be a collaborative festival with other groups and societies, so if you have an interest in getting involved, please don't hesitate to reach out.
How to get involved
Our aim is for TasFaire to be a collaborative festival which offers people the chance to get involved through vending, performing, or running events and activities on the day. While we personally have a number of things planned, if you would like to pull out a musical instrument and perform as a bard for the day, or run some kind of event or activity, then get in touch with us!So whether you're an individual or a representing a business, and even if you're not sure if what you have in mind would fit, reach out to us and pitch your idea, so that we can do our best to accommodate you, and help make the TasFaire a magical experience for all.If you're interested in Volunteering to help us run TasFaire, please don't hesitate to reach out!At this point Vendor's applications are closed.For all other matters, feel free to use the form below to reach out to us with any enquiries or ideas at this time.
Contact Form
Events
Much of TasFaire will be public entry, meaning that you can engage with the festivities completely free of charge! There will be some limited events and spaces like the marketplace, however, that will require a ticket to enter.The marketplace at TasFaire will boast a collection of vendors selling fantasy themed goods and items from creatives and businesses around Tasmania. Whether searching for merch of your favourite fantasy characters, new dice for your d&d campaign, or fantasy and medieval themed trinkets, the marketplace will be the perfect place to find your newest treasure.We will also have vendors and demonstrators outside throughout the day for you to explore and interact with, as well as performances from entertainers all around Tasmania.There will also be limited Dungeons and Dragons games hosted throughout the day in scheduled slots, meaning that you can enter into a brand new quest and experience one of the most popular TTRPGs in the world. These games will be run by experienced, professional DMs, and will cater to beginners and experienced players alike. Positions are strictly limited, and will be a paid experience.There will also be LARP, a Scavenger hunt themed Quest Board, fighting demonstrations, and more! So make sure that you come along to join in the fun.
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the Quest Board
Throughtout the day TasFaire will be hosting a scavenger hunt style game that spans the entire event. Come to the Quest Board and find the right quest for you- whether that's retrieving a cursed gem from a wizard, casting a spell, or getting involved in one of the other events during the festival- there are countless ways to engage and win.The Quest Board will have challenges and games that appeal to all ages, and prizes to be won for everyone who joins in. It will be run throughout the day, so we encourage you to come along and speak with our Quest Masters to find your next adventure!Stay tuned for more Updates on the Quest Board and scheduled events throughout the day.
Demonstrations
All throughout the day we have demonstrations from some of Tasmania's swordfighting and medieval reenactment societies and clubs. There may also be the opportunity for a chance to swing a foam sword yourself or try on some armour, so stay tuned!A Timetable of these demonstrations will be made avaiable in the coming weeks.
Southern Isles LARP
TasFaire aims to be a collaborative festival with other groups and societies, so if you have an interest in getting involved or any ideas for an event, please don't hesitate to reach out.
The Feast
Are you hungry for more? Want to enjoy some rest or revelry after a long day of questing?In collaboration with The Ross Hotel, we're proud to present 'The Feast", an immersive banquet style dining experience to be hosted in the evening of TasFaire. Tickets to this event will be strictly limited, so please book your place as soon as you're able to avoid missing out!The Feast is a Banquet style meal which involves a three course meal with a host of options at a shared table, and tickets will cost $95 per head. Drinks will be available to purchase seperately.
Tickets to The Feast are strictly 18+ only.
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Entertainers
TasFaire is brought to you by a number of talented Entertainers, many of which will be performing throughout the day in free areas. We have storytelling, meet and greets with fantastical creatures like Mermaids and Fairies, bubble shows, theatre sports and more.
The Ethereal Ensemble
Bring your kids along on the day to our theatre and Meet and Greet area to see what's in store! A timetable will be released in the coming weeks.
Mermaid Kaz
After Dark Performances
Once the veil of night has settled in, we have a few more performances in store within our ticketed areas, including a fantastical Drag Queen performance in the hall, and Musicians throughout the evening in the Tavern.We hope to provide a varied experience of entertainment and showmanship throughout the day, and have something for everyone to enjoy.
Robin DeGraves
TasFaire aims to be a collaborative festival with other groups and societies, so if you have an interest in getting involved, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Dungeons & Dragons
Looking for some action during your TasFaire experience? We have paid D&D sessions running throughout the day by professional DMs who have come from around the state to bring a little adventure to your day.Grab your party and jump into a fantasy world to experience the thrills of acclaimed TTRPG Dungeons & Dragons (5e, with 2014 or 2024 rulesets at DM's discretion) as you battle monsters, explore dungeons, and collect that sweet, sweet loot!(Some other systems may be an option based on DM availability)
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New and old players are welcome to join in the fun, positions will be strictly limited, so be sure to grab your friends and get your tickets ASAP!Sessions will be scheduled for an Hour and a half timeslots and will cost $15 per head to participate. Sessions will run throughout the day and you will be placed based on availability.
For the best chance at being placed together, book your tickets with friends in a single transaction (max 6 players to a table).
Tickets
A great deal of TasFaire will be a free and public event- all you need to do is show up on the day and join in the fun!There will however, be exclusive events and areas that can only be accessed with a ticket, including the marketplace and any after hours events, so for the full experience, we encourage you to purchase yours in advance for ease or on the day at the event.Pre-sale tickets are $5
Pre-sale tickets come with a laser cut commemorative wooden coin for TasFaire 2025 as well as access to the all-day parking space (while spots last). We thank you for supporting the event.PLEASE NOTE: Entry to the marketplace on the day will be a $2 entry therefore being cheaper than pre-sale, but does not come with all the benefits of the pre-sale tickets.Please refer to the relevant pages on our website for the full details on each ticketed event before buying, and ensure you have read the terms and conditions when buying the ticket.Children under 12 can enter the ticketed areas for free while with an accompanying adult who's holding a valid ticket.
In addition, there are limited tickets that can be purchased for unique experiences such as The Feast and the Dungeons & Dragons or other Tabletop sessions. You can find more details on each of their pages, and purchase your tickets above.
image courtesy of Steven Penton
TasFaire aims to be a collaborative festival with other groups and societies, so if you have an interest in getting involved, please don't hesitate to reach out.