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Coastal Country Music Fest

The first ever Coastal Country Music Fest at Venue 114 Bokarina on 22 July will feature music artists including Melanie Dyer, Andrew Swift, Caitlyn Shadbolt, Pete Cullen and Liam Brew.

“This brand new country music event includes some of the industry’s freshest home-grown artists who will perform on the Sunshine Coast at an all-weather event,” said Sunshine Coast Councillor David Law. Event goers will be treated to five powerhouse sets over the course of the afternoon and evening, enjoy meals from local food trucks, an on-site bar and the opportunity to meet the artists at signing sessions. Tickets: venue114.com.au.

Ridgewood photo fair

Entries in the 2023 Ridgewood photo fair for amateur photographers close at 12pm on 26 June. Categories include portrait, black and white, water, interesting perspective, wildlife and macro/close up. Winners will be announced at an awards night at Ridgewood Hall from 6-8pm on 30 June. Visit: roundtheridges.com.

Healthy Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) has launched a program of activities to promote health and wellbeing including e-biking, strength training, yoga and aqua aerobics. Register for free to join the program before attending classes which cost $10 or $5 for pensioners, healthcare card holders and children under 18. Visit: sunshine-coastcouncil.trumba.com/healthy-sunshine-coast.

Noosa Country Polo Charity Cup

The Noosa Country Polo Charity Cup will be held from 10.30am-4pm on 24 June at 83 Tunba Crt, Cooroy Mountain. There will be fashions on the field, the dash foot race, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, food and beverages outlets and more. Funds raised will go to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. For more information email Joanne Fricker: joanne@vip4u.com.au or book at: trybooking.com.

The Disney musical Peter Pan Jr plays at The J on 7 and 8 July in time for the school holidays. Join Peter and his sidekick Tinker Bell as they visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and with a sprinkle of pixie dust begin a magical journey across the stars. Tickets: aunooshi.sales. ticketsearch.com.