AnimalFest 2011

Saturday 1st October, 9am until 3pm
Parliament Lawns, Hobart

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Against Animal Cruelty Tasmania brings to you the event that is about all things animal. Join in a celebration of the lives of all non-human (and human) animals, learn something new, get inspired to do something positive, and just have fun.

We will be featuring some fabulous live music from talented animal-friendly performers including The Blue Mosquitoes, Yyan and McDougall, Greentease, Shannon Hooper, and Cows With Guns.

Between the music we will have informative talks about issues that affect non-human animals with whom we share the world. Listen and be inspired to make changes to your lifestyle that will benefit other creatures in some way. Learn how you can get more active and more involved in helping non-human animals every day. We will present some inspirational words from local animal protection identities including Cassy O'Connor MP, Anne Boxhall from Dogs' Homes of Tasmania, Greg Irons from Bonorong Wildlife Park, Craig Webb from the Raptor & Wildlife Refuge and Emma Haswell from Brightside Farm Sanctuary.

Throughout the event there will be activities for people of all ages. Come and meet the furry and feathered friends that will be joining us on the day. Draw an animal face on a balloon or make an animal face mask. There will be something for everyone.

Local artists will contributing some of their favourites works for you to admire and to get you inspired. Take a look at our animal art displays featuring work from a range of ages from kinder kids to adults.

Explore displays and stalls by animal-friendly community groups:

• Against Animal Cruelty Tasmania
• Brightside Farm Sanctuary
• Tasmanian Conservation Trust
• Vegetarian Tasmania
• Southern Wildlife Rescue & Care
• Raptor and Wildlife Refuge Tasmania
• Bonorong Wildlife Park
• Wildlife Carers (Jude Lennox and others)
• Australian Orangutan Project
• Free the Bears
• Huon Valley Environment Centre

Scrumptious vegan food for sale.

Let this be a time to get more aware and informed about all the creatures around us. Have a dance, laugh, jump around and have fun while you are doing it. This is a celebration of life – life for all animals, humans included.

With the help of the supportive Tasmanian community, AnimalFest has the potential to become a huge annual event, so come along and be a part of it, and help to make it grow and thrive!