Pop & Pour Festival
Pop & Pour is a festival on wheels, showcasing local musicians and the food and beverage scene. Jump on board the fleet of Pop & Pour buses to move between five epic venues in the Noosa hinterland. Move between Blackflag Brewing, Terella Brewing, Imperial Hotel and Eumundi Brewery, Your Mates Bowls Pub, and Pomona Distilling Co using the hop-on/hop-off shuttle bus services from midday to 6pm. There’ll be cocktails, delicious snacks, and live music at each venue. Pop in and visit them all or pick one for the aft ernoon.
When: Saturday, October 21, midday to 6pm.
Where: Multiple locations.
Entry: $9 via Humanitix.
Buderim Garden Festival
Every year in October, as the sun-kissed landscapes of Buderim burst forth with a springtime kaleidoscope of colours, scents and textures, the Buderim Garden Festival emerges as a testament to the region’s rich horticultural heritage and the dedication of its passionate gardeners. This is the club’s signature event with markets, displays, competitions and open gardens spanning three days.
When: Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15. Multiple times.
Where: Multiple locations across Buderim.
Entry: $20 via Buderim Garden Club.
The Beach Boys Experience
For almost 60 years, The Beach Boys have embodied summer time, sun, surfing, the beach, pretty girls in bikinis and driving with the top down. Favourites such as “Surfin Safari”, “Surfin USA”, “Surfer Girl”, “Little Deuce Coupe”, “Barbara Ann” and “California Girls” turned the warm weather months into a blissful utopia where perpetual happiness, young love and endless freedom reigned. Now, The Beach Boys Experience brings to the stage a mesmerising vocal wall of harmonies to capture the iconic sounds of one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands ever.
When: Saturday, October 14, 7.30pm.
Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Entry: $69 via The Events Centre.
Peachester Heritage Centre Open Day
Peachester Heritage Centre is a new museum which opened in October 2019 and aims to tell the story of the pioneering families of the district. The museum, which is entirely staffed by volunteers, is home to the Jim Hall whittling collection and the Anzac gallery which honours servicemen and women of the district. Tributes to the timber and dairy industries and the sport of woodchopping are also on display.
When: Sunday, October 22, 10am to 2pm.
Where: 956 Peachester Road, Peachester.
Entry: $5, free for children.
Pink Ladies Lunch & Cocktail Party
Experience a delightful afternoon at The Loose Goose Restaurant as it plays host to the Pink Ladies Lunch & Cocktail Party – a vibrant gathering celebrating friendship and support for breast cancer awareness.
When: Sunday, October 22, midday to 4pm.
Where: The Loose Goose, 3/175 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters.
Entry: $95 via The Loose Goose.
FESTURI Hinterland
FESTURI Multicultural Music and Dance Festival celebrates cultural diversity by showcasing international musicians, dancers, local talent, delicious food, a children’s carnival, world village, street carnival, interactive workshop zone, and cultural art and craft.
When: Saturday, October 21, 10am to 4pm.
Where: Beerwah Sportsground, 32 Sportsground Drive, Beerwah.
Entry: Free. More information via FESTURI.
Buderim Foundation Fashion Show
The much-anticipated annual Buderim Foundation Fashion Show this year has a theme of “Spring Splendour”, with special guest hosts 7 Sunshine Coast’s Rosanna Natoli and the very entertaining Todd Kelly. The show’s catwalk will feature fashions with a coastal vibe for men and women.
When: Sunday, October 22, 2pm.
Where: Buderim War Memorial Hall, 1 Main Street, Buderim.
Entry: $50 per person via Buderim Foundation.
Martini Spring Roadshow
Everyone loves an indulgent Grey Goose espresso martini, and there’s never been a better time for everyone to enjoy that after-work drink, celebrate with friends, toast to date night or enjoy a cocktail over a long lunch than with the Martini Spring Roadshow. Cocktails are literally on tap with this delectable tour and the fully decked-out truck will provide that perfect Insta moment to share the good times.
When: October 20 to 22 and October 27 to 29.
Where: Coolum Beach Hotel and Kawana Waters Hotel.
Gig guide
Friday, October 13
- The Bluebottles, Solbar, 7pm
- Allan Cameron Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Shannon B, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Renny Field, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
- Billy Guy, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
- DJ Mr. Sparkle, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.
Saturday, October 14
- Nana’s Pie, Solbar, 7pm
- The Beach Boys Experience, The Events Centre, 7.30pm
- Spectrum Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Mars Maddex, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm
- Bucker Bros, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm
- Dirt ‘n’ Diesel, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.
Sunday, October 15
- Strung Out, Solbar, 6pm
- Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- Captain Thunderbolt, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Duology Acoustic Duo, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm
- Ted Watson, Maroochy Surf Club, 2.30pm
- Flanders Band, Palmwoods Hotel, 2pm
- Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute, Banana Bender Pub, 3pm
- 80’s Recall, Mudjimba RSL, 1pm.
