Reality Bites Festival

Reality Bites is the only Australian literary festival focusing on nonfiction. It introduces audiences to Australia's best writers of literary nonfiction; creating opportunities for debate and information exchange on current issues and fosters an appreciation of regional writing. 

The festival program includes author talks, panel discussions, workshops, and interviews, and offers a bookshop where you can meet the authors and purchase copies of their books. Now in its fifth year, Reality Bites is appreciated by its audiences and guest authors as a friendly , interactive and stimulating event. 

The festival is held, from 26 till 29 July, in and around the library in the hinterland town of Cooroy, with easy access to the major attractions and facilities of the Sunshine Coast.

Floating Land Festival 2013

Floating Land is an ongoing conversation about creativity, the environment and culture. Conceived in 2001 as an outdoor sculpture festival, Floating Land is now recognised as one of Australia’s leading Green Art events held every two years on the shores of Lake Cootharaba at Boreen Point.

Held from Friday 31 May to Sunday 9 June 2013, the 10-day event involves local, national and international artists, performers, educators and community members who immerse themselves in workshops, presentations, exhibitions and performances. The 2013 theme for the event is ‘Nature’s Dialogue’.

By merging arts and culture with science and the environment, the event aims to contribute to positive global change through education and conversations.

Etchells Australasian Winter Championship 2013

From the 6 - 9 June 2013 a fleet of 50 plus Etchells will be in fierce competition with six races over three days at Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, for a title that has never been successfully defended.

They come to win and they race accordingly.  At the end of the regatta there are plenty of ‘wounded soldiers’, men and women, who are still quick to talk up the racing and their plans to return the following year for another tilt at the coveted Etchells Australasian Winter Championship title .

Sunshine Coast is a popular sailor’s destination offering one of the few sailing venues on the east coast that provides quick, easy access to open water where the Etchells racing is held.  Onshore and within walking distance of the regatta site Mooloolaba and Maroochydore offer a large range of competitively priced accommodation and family entertainment options.

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.