Sunshine Sounds Festival
An all-ages family-friendly music festival, Sunshine Sounds 2022 boasts a line-up featuring Katie and Tyrone Noonan of george, ARIA award-winning Clare Bowditch and band, Asha Jefferies, Band of Frequencies, Hat Fitz and Cara, Deline Briscoe, JaZZella, Layla Barnett, Zara, Lyndon Davis and the Gubbi Gubbi Dancers, Andrea Kirwin and the Yama-Nui Social Club and much more. The boutique festival is presented by Kin Music, a production company run by superwoman songstress Katie Noonan, who calls Eumundi home and is passionate about the community.
When: Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30.
Where: Eumundi Showgrounds, 1 Black Stump Road, Eumundi.
Tickets: Two-day pass, $100 for adults or $50 for youth via Oztix. sunshinesoundsfestival.com.
The Curated (side) Plate
The Curated Plate culinary festival is making its comeback on the Sunshine Coast, offering up ‘a 2022-sized serving’ for locals and visitors this winter. From July 29 to August 7, local restaurants, farms, tourism and event operators will throw open their doors and offer the best of the Sunshine Coast’s local food and beverage experiences. There is something to suit all tastes, ages and budgets.
When: Friday, July 29 to Sunday, August 7.
Where: Various locations.
Tickets: Various prices for different events via The Curated Plate.
That’s Not My Dog – The Festival
More than 20 of Australia’s biggest names in comedy and music will feature at a three-day festival of laughter, tunes and food in Caloundra. Shane Jacobson (pictured), whose movie That’s Not My Dog inspired the festival, leads a stellar line-up of comedians and musical artists in three days of hilarious storytelling, fantastic food and Aussie music. The festival precinct at Kings Beach will include a main stage, food and bar space, comedy and open mike space, local musicians and large screens.
When: Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28.
Where: Kings Beach, Caloundra.
Tickets: From $69.09 via That’s Not My Dog Festival.
Brouhaha Brewer’s Bento – Beer and Food Pairing Masterclass
If you’re curious about beer and food pairing, Brouhaha’s masterclass is the event for you. Brouhaha created the Brewer’s Bento Box to shine a spotlight on craft beer and its amazing pairing abilities. There will be a three-course menu, using bite-sized dishes of local produce, each paired with a different style of beer. The team will guide you through each course and its beer, plus the flavour characteristics and guidelines used to find the perfect partnership.
When: Friday, July 29, 11am-12pm.
Where: Brouhaha Maleny, 5/39 Coral Street, Maleny.
Tickets: $35 via Humanitix.
Sunshine Coast Miniature Craft Inc Exhibition
The Sunshine Coast Miniature Craft Inc is a non-profit group that has a special interest in scale doll house building. There are many different mediums and techniques that contribute to making miniatures – the hobbyist is limited only by their imagination. Many other hobbies can be incorporated into these creations including woodwork, sewing, needlework, paper crafts, furniture making, paper mache, resin and electronics.
When: Monday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 31, from 9am to 5.30pm on weekdays and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. It’s closed on Sundays.
Where: Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina.
Tickets: Free event.
Long Table Lunch
Putting the feast back into festival, the Long Table Lunch will bring together the culinary and performing arts, combining delicious produce from the Sunshine Coast with the captivating music of Melissa Western and Shenzo Gregorio. Settle in for a delicious three-hour food and musical extravaganza, prepared by an award-winning chef and staged in the stunning surrounds of the Maleny hinterland.
When: Saturday, July 30, 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Where: 94 Maleny Kenilworth Road, Maleny.
Tickets: $185 via TryBooking.
Meet Matt @ The Markets
Join Matt Golinski, a former Eumundi Markets stallholder, for an introduction to making it at the markets. After many years working in restaurants, and a six-year stint owning and running a successful catering company in Noosa, Mr Golinski now uses his experience and knowledge to promote local producers in his role as the Gympie region’s food and culinary tourism ambassador, as well as travelling to events all over the country to help other regions showcase their ‘food identity’ and show the world what makes this area unique.
When: Saturday, July 30, 9am.
Where: Eumundi Markets, 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi.
Tickets: $35 via Eventbrite.
The Lounge Suite – Nambour
When romance collides with cabaret and swing attempts to seduce you, you’ve found The Lounge Suite. Swoon and sway to timeless tunes from The Rat Pack and Nat King Cole with classics from theatre favourites such as “Singin’ in the Rain”, “Boy from Oz”, “Chicago’ and “Hot Shoe Shuffle”. Travel back to the way it was. Discover the allure of nostalgia and be carried on a journey through Dale Pengelly’s incredible career in the world of artistic performance while his Lounging Ladies support him.
When: Saturday, July 30, 2pm.
Where: Lind Lane Theatre, 16 Mitchell Street, Nambour.
Tickets: $45 via TryBooking.
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