29th May – 2nd June 2024
Beachfest is an annual event that celebrates hot rod, custom and classic motor vehicles and the rock n roll life style. It is held annually on the Sunshine Coast and runs over five days during June.
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30th May – 2nd June 2024
The Noosa Eat & Drink Festival returns in 2024 with 75+ events over four mouth-watering days – it really is one unmissable Noosa weekend!
2024 will have it all, from a new-look Festival Village, a new long lunch destination (or two…), beach events like no other and restaurant events in every corner of the region.
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9 August – 11 August 2024
The Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Run Festival is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) and is one of the most-loved running festivals in Australia. Event distances include the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and the 2km. Each road race follows the stunning coastline of Alexandra Headland with white sandy beaches and spectacular vantage points alongside the ocean.
The 2km event allows parents with prams and wheelchair entrants to take part and enjoy the festival atmosphere. Race start times are scheduled to allow for parents to run the longer distances and then return in time to run with the kids and enjoy all the free fun in the family entertainment precinct.
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22 August – 25 August 2024
The Gympie Music Muster has been entertaining locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast for over 40 years and hosts some of the best entertainers in Australian country music. The festival runs over four days and is held in Amamoor Creek State Forest. Located 40-kilometres southwest of Gympie, a 1 hour drive from Caloundra.
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December 2024
This event is a hallmark of the festive season on the Sunshine Coast, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Immerse yourself in an evening filled with non-stop entertainment, mouthwatering food, and joyful celebrations. Witness mesmerizing performances from local talents, showcasing their singing, dancing, and storytelling skills.
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1 December 2024
The 2024 Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza incorporating the Hinterland Carols will be a six hour festive show incorporating local entertainers, themed and costumed children’s entertainment by the Santas, as well as performances by our local youth groups, free rides and food & market stalls. A free community event for kids of all ages. This event and venue is an “alcohol free” zone. As the program is expected to conclude with fireworks, we suggest that pets may be safer if left at home.
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December 2024 – Jan 2025 – DATES TO BE ADVISED
The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people.
The festival streets are lined with restaurants, cafes, stalls, bars, street theatre and parades. Tree-filled campgrounds, butterfly walks, ponds and wildlife complete the picturesque site. The festival appeals to a diverse audience with all ages and many nationalities attracted each year. It’s a magical experience, and one not to be missed.
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14 March – 22 March 2025
The Noosa Festival of Surfing brings the spirit, culture and the joys of surfing to the shores of Noosa Heads, a World Surfing Reserve. It is Australia’s largest longboard surfing event, which attracts visitors from all over Australia and the world. This event shares the stoke of surfing by celebrating and educating with a well-rounded program of surf culture, competition, art, live music, film and environmental awareness.
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9 March 2025
Mooloolaba Tri returns with more fun and action than ever. Set in the home of Australian triathlon and the ultimate holiday spot, Mooloolaba has the best of everything with three great races in one stunning beach town.
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