Picture gallery special: Out and about around the state

Been snapped at a social event around the state recently? Check out our best pics from the Launceston Cup, Tasmanian Leaders Program, Wine Festival, Tips and Tipples and more.

All the action from the Launceston Cup at the Mowbray Racecourse. Courtney Harwood, Jameeka Garwood and Sarah Kempnich. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Have you been snapped by a Mercury photographer at a recent social event?

Check out our best pictures from the Launceston Cup, Tasmanian Leaders Program, Wine Festival, Tips and Tipples and more.

CLICK HERE: LAUNCESTON CUP FASHIONS ON THE FIELD GALLERY

Fashions on the Field from the Launceston Cup. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS

The stakes on the runway were as high as the racing on the track with two locals taking home the title of Launceston Cup fashion king and queen.

Anyone with a passion for fashion can join the colourful and sophisticated extravaganza for a chance to win a fabulous overseas holiday.

CLICK HERE: OUT AND ABOUT AT THE LAUNCESTON CUP GALLERY

All the action from the Launceston Cup. Stacey Ferguson, Deb Chandler, Chantell Chandler and Catherine Webster. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS

Tasmanian Turf Club Chairman Brian Walker said the close to 10,000-strong, well-behaved crowd was a beautiful sight.

Former New Zealand stayer Home By Midnight led the way for an interstate domination of the Launceston Cup at Mowbray, ploughing through a rain-affected track to score impressively over 2400 metres.

CLICK HERE: TASMANIAN THEATRE AWARDS GALLERY

The Tasmanian Theatre Awards are held at Wrest Point. 'The Mares' cast are pictured on stage (L-R) Sara Cooper, Ben Winspear, Mel King, Jane Longhurst, Jane Johnson. Picture: MATT THOMPSON

A contemporary mythological feminist play featuring some of Tasmania’s leading actors dominated the Tasmanian Theatre Awards.

Kate Mulvany’s The Mares, produced by the Tasmanian Theatre Company and Ten Days on the Island, picked up six awards in the Professional category, including Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Writing.

One of the show’s stars, Launceston-based Jane Johnson, shared the award for Outstanding Performance with Maeve Mhairi MacGregor (the new artistic director of the Tasmanian Theatre Company) for her part in Gruesome Playground Injuries.

CLICK HERE: TASMANIAN WINE FESTIVAL GALLERY

Claire Hughes, of Hong Kong, Mikhaela Brighella, of Howrah, and Astrid Walters, of Little Swanport at the Tasmanian Wine Festival. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

The inaugural Tasmanian Wine Festival was held on February 22 and 23 at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

The summer event showcased Tasmania’s top wines and food, along with local and interstate live music and entertainment.

CLICK HERE: TIPS & TIPPLES – DESTINATION SOUTHERN TASMANIA GALLERY

Greg Ross, of Richmond, Chelsea Bell, of Lindisfarne, Emily Hopwood, of New Town, Sam Skillern, of Lenah Valley and Nicole Wilson, of Sorell, at the event. Picture: MATT THOMPSON

The Old Woolstore hosted the first Destination Southern Tasmania Tips & Tipples event of 2020, with more than 100 tourism, hospitality and mountain biking enthusiasts attending.

Tips and Tipples is a series of free events that brings industry together each month to network, while also featuring presenters on topical themes relevant to members.

CLICK HERE: TASMANIAN LEADERS PROGRAM GRADUATIONS GALLERY

Mark and Emily Monks, of West Moonah, at the Tasmanian Leaders Program graduation. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS

Delivered over eleven months, the Tasmanian Leaders organisation regularly brings participants together to explore critical issues facing Tasmania and exposes them to hundreds of business and community leaders, experts and critical thinkers.

Often described as a life-changing journey, the program enhances participant’s leadership capacities, while prompting them to develop a vision for Tasmania’s future.

Tasmanian Leaders strengthens leadership and networks to contribute to Tasmania’s socio-economic vibrancy.