Christmas Events

Eumundi Extravaganza

This year's Eumundi Christmas Extravaganza will be held from 1-7pm on Sunday 3 December at the Eumundi Markets' carpark on Napier Rd. It's a free event – free rides, free entry and free entertainment!

The organisers Eumundi and District Historical Association have pulled out all stops. The audience can look forward to six hours of entertainment under a grand marquee. Performers will include the Noosa District Concert Band, Eumundi State School Choir and Band, Eumundi Callisthenics, Good Shepherd Lutheran College Orchestra, Soul in Motion, The Kitty Kats, Fit Barre, The Santa Show and the Sundowners.

Eumundi Christmas night market

The Eumundi Christmas night market will be held twice this year from 4-8pm on 8 December and 22 December. Enjoy artisan and food stalls, live music and of course a chance to see Santa. Visit: eumundimarkets.com.au.

Belli Hall Christmas talent show

If you can sing, dance, juggle or want to showcase your talents on stage then why not get your act together and perform on the Belli Community Hall stage from 4-8pm on 9 December for your chance to win a prize. Register your kids and they will receive a gift from Santa at this night of fun and frivolity. There will be an open bar (no BYO) and bring a plate to share. To register your act and advise the number of children email: felicity.bickerton@gmail.com.

Christmas chorale

Noosa Chorale will present its Christmas chorale at The J Theatre, Noosaville on 15 and 16 December. Conducted by Guillame Lemay-Yates this will be their final performance for the year. Bookings: thej.com.au or phone 5329 6560.

Christmas in Cooroy

The great Santa race is on again at Christmas in Cooroy on 8 December and the Christmas tree will be lit at dusk. Entries are open for the decorated bike competition and jingle joggers jaunt around Cooroy competition. Entertainment will include the Miss Donna magic show, line dancers, a climbing wall, the Nova Star stilt walkers and more! Events run from 5.30-8.30pm on Emerald St and Maple St. Local businesses will open for late night trading. To register for competitions visit: cooroy.com.au.

Christmas fair Cooroy

QCWA Cooroy will host a Christmas fair from 8am on 2 December at the QCWA hall on Maple St. There’ll be handicrafts, Christmas gifts, cakes, slices and jams, tea and coffee, sandwiches and cold drinks available. To book a table phone Wendy on 5447 6140.

Cooroy Butter Factory Christmas market

In conjunction with the Christmas in Cooroy evening on 8 December the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre will host a Christmas market. Enjoy food trucks, live music, a pottery throwdown, market stalls, a pop-up bar, the Butter Factory’s artisan store and Eclectica art awards exhibition from 4-8pm. Visit: fb.me/ e/4CQVrO67d.

Kenilworth Christmas

Santa, fireworks, a laser show, free admission and rides and mega raffle draws – what more could you want for Christmas? Head over to the Kenilworth Christmas celebrations at the showgrounds from 4pm on 14 December. Santa will arrive at 6pm and the mega raffle draw starts at 7pm followed by fireworks and a laser show at 8pm. Bring a rug and a chair for a cosy evening under the stars. Visit: allevents.in/kenilworth.

Pomona Night of Lights

The Pomona Night of Lights is on again this year from 5-8.30pm on 14 December at Stan Topper Park. The Pomona festive community choir will perform together with local musicians. Enjoy a laser show extravaganza and Christmas raffles. Santa will be there too! The Night of Lights is hosted by the Cooroy Pomona Lions Club and

Pomona and District Community House. Visit: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.

Pomona late-night trading street fair

A new event on this year's local Christmas calendar is Pomona’s Christmas market and late-night trading street fair from 4.30-8pm on 1 December at Station St and Reserve St.

Local producers and artisans are invited to present handmade items to create a Christmas market feel. Matt Golinski will provide cooking demonstrations with tastings from local producers, the Lions Club will host a sausage sizzle and Santa arrives at 6.30pm. See businesses decked out in an Australian bush theme as part of the competition to find matching native birds and animals. Visit: fb.me/e/3hnjFYpuc

Tewantin Christmas carnival

Tewantin Noosa RSL presents the Tewantin Christmas carnival at the RSL Memorial Park, Tewantin from 4-8pm on 10 December. Entry is free and there’ll be rides, food stalls, live music

and carols by candlelight with The Kitty Kats. The evening will feature the biggest fireworks display ever over the river at 8pm. Visit www. tewantin.town.

A Kin Kin Christmas

Kin Kin is hosting a Christmas market at the Kin Kin oval from 8am-12pm on 3 December where you can shop for unique, handmade and artisan gifts and support the local community.

This year the spotlight is on local growers and food artisans who support the slow food philosophy. They’ll be showcasing products sure to make a delicious addition to your Christmas feast. Kids can have their photo taken with Santa and Katie the Kin Kin koala and even take a free pony ride around the market.

The Kin Kin Community Group village Christmas celebration will take place on Saturday 9 December with details TBC. Visit:facebook.com/ groups/kinkincommunitygroup.

Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy

Santa and his helpers are hitting the streets across the region from 4 to 7 December as part of the 2023 Connecting Noosa Christmas Convoy.

Now in its fourth year the convoy is a Noosa Council collaboration with local emergency services and partners to celebrate what we love about our shire and to get the Cont. p18

festive fun rolling. Residents are encouraged to stand in their driveway and celebrate with neighbours as the convoy passes through the identified streets with plenty of giveaways at scheduled stops. Details at: noosa. qld.gov.au/christmas-convoy.

Monday 4 December

Boreen Point, Lake Cootharabah, Cooroibah and Noosa Banks

Starts from 4pm at Boreen Point Hotel.

Tuesday 5 December

Kin Kin, Cooran, Pomona and Cooroy

Starts from Kin Kin School at 3.15pm.

Wednesday 6 December

Tewantin, Noosaville

Starts from Noosaville Primary School at 4pm.

Thursday 7 December

Peregian, Castaways, Marcus, Sunrise, Noosa Junction and Hastings Street

Starts from Peregian Beach Surf Club at 4pm.