Chiko Sunshine Coast Pro

The four-event Chiko Queensland Championship Circuit (QCC) continues with the Chiko Sunshine Coast Pro at Coolum on 25th May. Attracting another stellar field of competitors vying for the prestigious Queensland's Open Men's Surfing Title. The 2013 QCC boasts a stellar AUD30,000 prize-pool, with an extra AUD500 randomly awarded to four competitors who compete in all four events.

Based on competitors’ best three-of-four results, the series’ top two athletes will get the chance to compete against the world’s best surfers at the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour Quiksilver Pro Trials, Snapper Rocks. 

For competition start times/location, competitors and spectators can call the Surfing Queensland Events Hotline each morning of the event. 

Cooroy Fusion Festival

The festival is a blending of three Cooroy events, highlighting the talent, expertise, creativity, innovation and products of local areas: the Cooroora Woodworkers Club, the Noosa District Orchid Society and the Cooroy Library.

Over the last two years Fusion has grown to become a feature of the hinterland event calendar, with activities and fun for the whole family.

As well as showcasing a wide range of speakers, artists and musicians, the Festival offers you the opportunity to sample fresh local foods and to shop for locally crafted products.

Along Maple Street Cooroy, at the Butter Factory Arts Centre and Cooroy Library
Saturday 11th of May
9am - 3pm
All Workshop sessions are free however bookings are essential.

Big Pineapple Music Festival 2013

The Sunshine Coast’s Iconic Big Pineapple is set to play host to one almighty music festival on the 20th of April 2013, packed full of some Australia’s and New Zealand's hottest acts. 

Its idyllic location and much loved history has set the scene for something very special as festival goers from around Australia get set to converge on this beautiful part of the world.

Friday nights at Eumundi Markets this summer

Eumundi will be the place to be on Friday nights this summer with the return of SUMMER NIGHTS from 5 – 9pm on five Friday nights, commencing 14 December 2012.

There’s no better place for a relaxed meal at the end of the week – with the bonus of laid-back free entertainment under the stars.

It’s a great night out for tourists and locals alike, with a wide range of market food stalls, art and craft stalls, massage therapists and fabulous entertainment including live music and free family-friendly outdoor movies.

The movies are being presented by ‘Flicks in the Sticks’ at around 6.30pm, and we’ll be screening a different movie each week of SUMMER NIGHTS.

The dates for EUMUNDI SUMMER NIGHTS are: Friday 14 December, Friday 21 December, Friday 28 December, Friday 4 January and Friday 11 January.

Sunshine Coast Home, Caravan & Camping Expo

The Sunshine Coast Home Show & Caravan, Camping & Boating Expo will be held on 19th/20th October and it has over 200 exhibitors with a major Home Show event in the giant pavilion PLUS dozens of displays of caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes PLUS a select range of the best boating outlets on the coast with a great range of tinnies, ski boats, runabouts and off shore fishing craft. 

There will also be casting and fishing talks on the giant fish tank, lifestyle cooking demos with Ranger Nick and Ecopot, free kids rides and massive prizes to win including $5,000 worth of European appliances for your home and a $1200 Shimano fishing pack. 

Free School Holiday Magic Shows

What do you call a lady magician? Magicianess of course! And back in time for the school holidays at the Ginger Factory are the very popular Magicianess and her two sidekicks, who will dig deep into their amazing box of tricks and leave the little ones spellbound, giggling and gasping for more. 

With her big white fluffy bunny, called Magic and friendly wizard Grumbledore to assist, these not-to-be-missed free magic shows will run twice daily during weekdays. The fully interactive shows will be filled with a mesmerising line-up of illusions, theatre, puppetry and tricks, including one that will leave everyone gasping and asking 'How did they do it?'

Magicianess Magic is coming to the Ginger Factory this school holidays.

September 24 - 28 & October 1 - 5, 2 Free Shows Daily 11AM & 1PM

2012 Womens Lifestyle Expo

Women’s Lifestyle Expo 2012 is about connecting.  The Expo provides exciting and refreshing opportunities.  Be spoilt and captivated by the wonderful surprises we have for you!  Enjoy more than 100 Exhibits and a huge variety of workshops all designed to meet the needs of women of all ages, cultures and interests.

Pamper Room – Be Spoilt!
Over 100 Exhibits to view.
Huge variety of Workshops.
Art Show & Sale.

2012 Womens Lifestyle Expo
Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsmans Parade, Lake Kawana Friday 14 Saturday 15 September 2012, 9am – 4pm

*FREE Admission *WIN loads of prizes and giveaways