[1] The festival has developed as one of the premier cultural events in Tasmania's arts calendar.
Performances take place in the pubs, halls, cafes, churches, parks and streets of Cygnet.
The festival allows for a range of concerts, workshops, master classes, poetry reading, youth awards, children's events, gourmet food stalls featuring local produce, sessions, arts and crafts market and dances.
The program features an eclectic mix of artists including local Tasmanians, mainland Australians and international guests.
[2] Some of the well-known festival headline acts over the years include Riley Lee, Afenginn,[1] My Friend the Chocolate Cake,[3] Stiff Gins, Zulya Kamalova, Rory McLeod and Frank Yamma.