Events may be subject to changes and cancellations due to ever-changing COVID restrictions in Qld
Mooloolaba Sunset Markets
Watch the sunset at Mooloolaba and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the spectacular gourmet ‘Street Food Strip’ along the Mooloolaba Esplanade . Savour the range of global cuisines, buy unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy live music and entertainment showcasing local talent. This is a free family friendly event, fun for all to enjoy.
When: Saturday July 3, 5:30pm-9pm
Where: The Esplanade Mooloolaba
Cameron Smith — Live on Stage
Cameron Smith — Live on Stage is a celebration of one of the game’s absolute greats! Cameron Smith will spend 100 minutes sharing the story of his incredible career, family and what’s next on the horizon. Captaining his club, state and country, along with numerous individual and team accolades, this man has done it all. Come and join him as he bids farewell.
When: Saturday, July 24, 8pm
Where: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Tickets: Meet and great plus premium seating, $199. All general tickets, $99 via theeventscentre.com.au/product/cameron-smith-2/
Knitfest – Yarn and Fibre Festival
Knitfest 2021 is an exciting Yarn and Fibre Arts Festival, celebrating fibre arts and crafts, embracing the whole community of Maleny. Organisers yarn bomb the main street of Maleny, so the town becomes a centre of art, creativity, 18 workshops, music, trade stalls and craft markets. Learn a new skill or craft using yarns and fibre, including knitting, crochet, basket weaving, spinning and weaving, felting and lots more. Attracting over 10,000 visitors, it’s a fun weekend for all the family including a Stargazing night, Alpaca Expo and judging, Jazz on Sundays, Maleny Arts and Crafts Group demonstrations, displays and sales.
When: Saturday July 3, 9am-4pm
Where: Maple Street, Maleny
Tickets: Tickets are free, visit knitfest.com.au for more information
Seed Drawing Sessions
Come along and join in one of two special, two-hour ‘seed-drawing’ sessions with artist Sophie Munns at Maroochy Bushland Regional Botanic Garden this July during the artist’s three-week SeedArtLab Residency. The drawings you do will be experimental, engaging and a lot of fun. Come see what this amazing world of seeds offers with the simplest of art materials like paper, ink and twigs. Age-old materials humans have used across the planet to learn about and record the world around them. Bookings open now for everybody ages seven and up.
When: Sunday, July 4, and Thursday, July 8, 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha
Tickets: Adults, $25. Children, $15 via via seedartlabstudio.bigcartel.com/product/july-seed-drawing-sessions-at-maroochy
Sunshine Coast Dragons Abreast invite you to Christmas in July
Have you got a hankering for some Christmas ham but can’t wait six months? Come along to Christmas in July presented by Sunshine Coast Dragons Abreast Rowing Club and hosted by Caloundra Powerboat Club. Receive a complimentary wine on arrival before sitting down to a delicious two-course meal. Live cover band ‘Dance The Night Away’ will hopefully have you up and dancing as they serenade the crowd. There will also be raffles, auctions and lucky door prizes to be given away, you won’t want to miss out.
When: Saturday, July 3, 6pm
Where: Caloundra Powerboat Club, 2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach
Tickets: $65 available from Pam 0439 293 012 or Janet 0411 877 926
Our Raptor Friends – school holiday event
Meet an owl, an eagle and a falcon brought to you by Raptor Vision, a Wildlife Exhibitor on the Sunshine Coast specialising in the conservation and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Learn about the unique features of raptors, such as their keen eyesight, their habitats and the risks they face. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver (no registration required for caregiver). Children will have the option to hold a bird of prey after the presentation at $10 per hold, payable on the day. Please discuss this with Raptor Vision on the day.
When: Tuesday, July 6, 11am-11:45am
Where: 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha
Tickets: $6.36 via bit.ly/3qilZUw
Soup ‘n’ Soul Exhibition and Art Market
The Sunshine Coast Art Group’s annual mid-year exhibition and art market is a perfect opportunity to come and meet the artists, enjoy some delicious homemade soups and grab a bargain. Warm up with a bowl of delicious homemade soup and you get to keep the pottery bowl. A truly amazing range of handmade and decorated ceramic bowls is put out on display for you to select from, then you can have your bowl filled with your choice of scrumptious soup, have some yummy crusty bread to go with it and it’s all for just $15. Plus live music and demonstrations.
When: Saturday, July 10, 9am-3pm
Where: Sunshine Coast Art Group Studios, 1 William Parker Place, Buderim
Tickets: Entry is free, anyone is welcome
In Conversation — Learning From Legends
Join legendary former rugby union great John Eales AM for another highly anticipated In Conversation — Empowering Our Community event. Highly renowned poet Rupert McCall will MC the night and share some of his best poetry work. John will communicate his messages on leadership, productive teamwork and creating a positive culture. John was inducted into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame, the World Rugby Hall of Fame, the Australia Institute of Sport’s Best of the Best, awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 1999 for his services to the community and rugby.
When: Friday, July 16, 11:30am-2pm
Where: Venue114, 114 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina
Tickets: $135.95, includes meal. Via venue114.com.au/events/conversation-learning-from-legends
