For more than a decade, the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival has been a staple of Southern Tasmanian winters.

Featuring pagan costumes, Morris Dancing, music, storytelling, and a giant burning effigy; it's brought many a tradition to the Huon Valley region.

But this weekend, Big Willie will burn for the final time.

In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen is joined by Andrew Smith from Willie Smith's Apple Shed to talk about why they've decided to pull the pin.

For more than a decade, the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival has been a staple of Southern Tasmanian winters.
Featuring pagan costumes, Morris Dancing, music, storytelling, and a giant burning effigy; it's brought many a tradition to the Huon Valley region.
But this weekend, Big Willie will burn for the final time.
In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt Aylen is joined by Andrew Smith from Willie Smith's Apple Shed to talk about why they've decided to pull the pin.

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iHeart Tassie

iHeart Tassie - The Huon Valley Mid-Winter Festival's Final Wassail

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/fa326977-3de5-4283-9b8b-af3500c58607/clips/8dbc3a91-4215-4f3f-b30c-b1aa012aff26/transcript

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