Noosa Council has announced that 10 key local events will benefit from funding during the next financial year.
Support will be provided to the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Noosa Ultra Trail, Noosa Concours, Runaway Noosa, Noosa Festival of Surfing, Noosa Open Studios, Noosa Summer Swim, Noosa Enduro and Noosa Alive.
Mayor Frank Wilkie said the funding will provide certainty for event organisers for the next 12 months while the council develops its new Sustainable Events Strategy.
“Council will continue supporting diverse events that contribute to Noosa’s vibrant community life and local economy,” he said.
“This funding ensures stability for the coming year while we finalise a strategy that builds on our strong and iconic events program and strengthens Noosa’s reputation for high‑quality, sustainable events.
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“Importantly, no additional ratepayer money is being given out for events with this decision, as this is event funding reclaimed from Tourism Noosa when we took over the event management side.”
The council received strong interest from local organisers for 2026/27 funding and stated that support was offered to a majority of applicants.
Organisers whose events were not included in this round were encouraged to explore other council support pathways, including the Community Grants Program.
The Sustainable Events Strategy is expected to set a clear direction for how the council partners with events that align with Noosa’s values, protect Noosa’s unique environment, and deliver benefits for the community.
Mayor Wilkie said the new strategy would guide future funding decisions in a way that reflects community priorities and values in line with Noosa’s Destination Management Plan.
“In future years, our event assessments will place even stronger emphasis on community benefit, environmental stewardship, reduced impacts on residents and meaningful contributions to the local economy,” he said.
