This is the page where we list things that are a little out of the ordinary. Farm tours, summer cruises on the Huon River, workshops and other events. There’s also an occasional event elsewhere. Keep an eye on this page, or subscribe to our newsletter for news of other special events. And if you’d like to talk to us about a private event, please drop Zara a line on zara@fatpig.farm
Upcoming events
October
Real Skills For Growing Food, 22-23 October 2022
Saturday October 22 - Sunday October 23
Growing food and eating it is what we're all about. We love this class: two days of hands on learning to equip you to grow food in your own home. With plenty of tasty farmhouse food to fuel the learning.
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November
Bruny Island Long Weekend + Fat Pig Farm Feast, 4-7 November 2022
Friday November 4 - Monday November 7
In collaboration with the Tasmanian Walking Company, this very Tasmanian experience starts with a Fat Pig Farm Feast at lunchtime on Friday to fortify you for a three-day Bruny Island walk.
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Super Soil Skills for Happy Veggies – Saturday, 5 November 2022
Saturday November 5
We’re partnering with Goodlife Permaculture to give you a jam-packed workshop on making your soil the best it can be! We'll cover soil fertility, bed preparation, worm farms and liquid fertilisers... and more! With plenty of tasty farmhouse food to fuel the learning.
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Masterclass - Matthew Evans: SOIL - Sunday 6 Nov 2022 (Victoria)
Sunday November 6
Do we really give enough thought to the thing that lets us grow? Matthew will be taking this group on a journey into the fascinating and vital wonder of the underland. You can join them if you're in Victoria on 6th November. Presented by The Diggers Club.
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Pork & Pinot Feast - Saturday 19th November 2022
Saturday November 19
This is a special Pork and Pinot Feast. As always everything will be from our farm and garden, only this time we're focusing a bit more on matching our free range heritage breed pork with some magnificent Tassie pinot noir. Between courses you'll have a chance to explore the farm, meet the animals and find out more about where your food has come from. Yes, there'll still be vegies, and dessert, but more pork than is usual.
PRICE: $210
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December
Small Farm Design - 3 December 2022
Saturday December 3
Join Nick Ritar (Milkwood and Goodlife Permaculture) at Fat Pig Farm for one day of focused learning in how to design a productive small farm – so when you set your own up, you get it right first time round! A full-day workshop for hobby farmers and those who aspire to create a viable small-holding.
Whether your aspirations lean towards commercial or environmental sustainability, this course will set you on the right path!
More info &Whether your aspirations lean towards commercial or environmental sustainability, this course will set you on the right path!
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Bruny Island Long Weekend + Fat Pig Farm Feast, 9-12 December 2022
Friday December 9 - Monday December 12
In collaboration with the Tasmanian Walking Company, this very Tasmanian experience starts with a Fat Pig Farm Feast at lunchtime on Friday to fortify you for a three-day Bruny Island walk.
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January
Family Farm Tour- 10.30am-12.30pm, Wednesday 18 January 2023
Wednesday January 18
Take a "back-stage" tour of our beautiful farm in the Huon Valley. There's plenty of time to relax and meet the animals, or run wild in the paddocks.
PRICE: $65
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February
Bruny Island Long Weekend + Fat Pig Farm Feast, 10-13 February 2023
Friday February 10 - Monday February 13
In collaboration with the Tasmanian Walking Company, this very Tasmanian experience starts with a Fat Pig Farm Feast at lunchtime on Friday to fortify you for a three-day Bruny Island walk.
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March
Bruny Island Long Weekend + Fat Pig Farm Feast, 31 March-3 April 2023
Friday March 31 - Monday April 3
In collaboration with the Tasmanian Walking Company, this very Tasmanian experience starts with a Fat Pig Farm Feast at lunchtime on Friday to fortify you for a three-day Bruny Island walk.
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