STEAMFEST always manages to whisk visitors to another era.
This year the Tasmanian Light Horse Regiment, a group with a common interest in horses and history, put on a display in their khaki uniforms.
Representing the C Squadron of the Third Light Horse Regiment, which was entirely Tasmanian, the group demonstrated training techniques that the regiment would have used in World War I, 100 years ago.
Starting with tent pegging, the group showed a captive audience how the light horsemen would have caused chaos and mayhem in enemy camps.
The men galloped up and down the field, driving their swords into tent pegs, pushing into the ground and flicking them up.
Another training exercise demonstrated how the Light Horsemen of 100 years ago practised hitting their mounted enemy.
At Steamfest, the group had small rings hanging at the height where a mounted rider's heart might be and galloped to hit them with a lance.
These exercises would build the bond between horse and rider, so in war they would be attuned to each other's responses.
If you are interested in history, the Tasmanian Light Horse is looking to recruit.
It is not necessary to be a rider, as there are other roles to fill.
If you are interested, please visit www.tasmanialighthorse.org.