Biggest yet: Thousands flock to four-day Party in the Paddock festival

Tasmania’s iconic Party in the Paddock Festival is underway in the state’s north, with thousands of music and arts enthusiasts expected at the four-day extravaganza.

With nearly 200 artists scheduled to perform, the Carrick festival is promising a diverse lineup of local and international talent across the weekend.

The event is set to be the largest yet, with organisers already recording a turnout of around 10,000 people by day 2.

Around 3,000 festival goers turned up on day one, with 7,000 arriving at the grounds on Friday.

PARTY IN THE PADDOCK THURSDAY PHOTOS (Scroll down for photos from Friday)

PARTY IN THE PADDOCK FRIDAY PHOTOS