Next Wednesday marks the return of the highly anticipated Taste of Summer festival in Hobart.
This year, the event taking a significant leap towards health and sustainability by banning smoking and vaping.
It’s a positive move that festival chair Jarrod Nation says will ensure ‘a fresh experience for all’.
“The Taste of Summer is all about celebrating what makes Tasmania special and being able to do that in a smoke and vape-free venue will be a breath of fresh air for patrons,” Nation said.
Partnering with St.Luke’s Health, the festival aims to create a ‘healthier and more enjoyable’ atmosphere.
St Luke’s CEO Paul Lupo applauded the festival’s “positive step forward”.
“St Lukes has a bold vision to make Tasmania the healthiest island on the planet, which might seem ambitious but we genuinely believe it to be achievable,” Lupo said.
“With the first stage of the Federal Government’s new vaping reforms set to commence on 1 January, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that help ensure Tasmania is prepared for the changes to come in the new year.”
This year’s Taste of Summer is set to feature new stalls, returning fan favourites and exclusive areas like the new Tasman Yacht Club.
“This year, in partnership with a number of supporters, we are all in on making this the best Taste ever and the most Tasmanian Taste ever,” Nation said.
“We have curated the best of the best Tasmanian produce for our stalls and we are thrilled to be collaborating with some of Tasmania’s favourite brands to bring Taste to life.”
“This year’s Taste is going to be the biggest and the best yet. We’re already getting close to selling out some sessions, so we’re encouraging people to get their tickets soon.“
The festival will run from Wednesday December 27 through to Monday January 1, before taking a short break and starting back up from Thursday January 4 to Saturday January 6.
