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HOMEFEST is Tasmania's largest, longest running and most successful trade and home building show, providing a one stop shop for building and renovation to over 10,000 visitors every year.

The perfect event for all involved in trades or anyone looking to build. With a careers days involving Tasmanian schools, a trade night for builders and a show for anyone interested in building or renovation with plenty of activities for the whole family.

Date

15,16,17 March 2024

Location

Princes Wharf Shed 1, Hobart TAS

What's on

HIA HOMEFEST Career's Day 

Friday 15 March 2024: 9am - 2pm

Have you considered a career in building and construction? The construction industry is one of Australia’s largest industries. It covers planning and building everything from homes to hospitals and office blocks.

A large part of this industry is residential construction which involves the design, renovation and/or construction of a residential dwelling. Residential construction can be a complex process, with a lot of phases and stakeholders involved. That's why it's important to have expert tradespeople throughout Australia to ensure our homes are innovative, sustainable and built to last.

To find out more about a building career and construction pathways such as HIA youthBuild and HIA Apprentices, visit HIA HOMEFEST and chat to businesses and employees in the industry.

HIA HOMEFEST Trade Night

Friday 15 March 2024: 5pm - 8pm

In 2024 HIA HOMEFEST will feature a trade night providing industry with access to all their favourite brands and businesses in one place, and face-to-face. There will CPD approved activities, food and drinks and networking, as well as much much more. Grab the team and come down and join us for a great trade night!

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Public Building Show

Saturday 16 March 2024: 9am - 4pm

Sunday 17 March 2024: 9am - 1pm

HOMEFEST is Tasmania's largest, longest running and most successful home and renovation show, providing a one stop shop for ‘building and renovation’ to over 10,000 visitors every year.

The perfect event to kick start your next building project whether it be a new home, refurbishment, addition/alteration, outdoor project, or home improvement! Come and chat to the faces behind the businesses and get expert advice from over 80 businesses including local builders, suppliers, and tradespeople!

HIA HOMEFEST

Exhibiting at HOMEFEST

With thousands of potential customers expected through the gates, HIA HOMEFEST is the perfect opportunity for businesses, builders and manufacturers to showcase their work.
Find out more

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