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Check Out These Local Events

MAR 31 to APR 2

Nambour Expo

If you love the great outdoors be sure to mark one of largest adventure events in the region into your calendar. At The Nambour Expo outdoorenthusiasts can compare the latest caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, accessories, fishing gear and more, plus discover new holiday and touring destinations. There’s plenty to see across the weekend, including great entertainment for the whole family. when March 31 to April 2 where Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour visit nambourexpo.com.au

The Sunshine Coat

Appreciate the beauty and versatility of sustainable fashion. The Sunshine Coat is a multi-layered slow fashion and photography exhibition directed by local artists Shaye Hardisty and Ketakii Jewson-Brown. The exhibition weaves feelings of place, belonging and expression into the fabric of Nambour, celebrating and paying homage to the uniqueness and diversity of the town through fashion and photography in a collaborative and playful way.

when April 4 to 29 where The Old Ambulance Station Gallery, 80 Howard Street, Nambour visit theoldambulancestation.com

Easter Art Exhibition

Trex Cross Triathlon Series Sunshine Coast

Based on the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam TreX

Sunshine Coast brings triathletes together to compete off-road through the region’s rainforest trails and fern-filled bushland. The course includes some of the best fast and flowing single track mountain bike trails and gritty off-road running trails found anywhere in Australia. This is the Triathlon Queensland State Championships and events include a standard distance, sprint, junior, dirt kids, duathlon and aquabike courses, so there’s something on offer for all ages and abilities.

APR when April 22 where Ewen Maddock Dam, Landsborough visit trextriathlon.com.au/event/sunshine-coast

Maleny Wood Expo

Since 1996 the Maleny Wood Expo has been a much-loved event celebrating all things sustainable timber. Designed to promote beautiful native timbers through the work of local and regional wood artisans, the expo is now recognised as one of the best wood shows in Australia. It will host a range of fun and immersive activities for all ages with a fanfare of activity from the prestigious woodworking competitions, exhibitions and the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize to workshops and children’s activities. when April 29 to May 1 where Maleny Showground, 13 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny visit malenywoodexpo.com

Groovin The Moo

APR 7 TO 10 when April 7 to 10 where Coolum Civic Centre, 2-4 Park Street, Coolum Beach visit coolumartgroupinc.com.au when April 30 where Kawana Sports Western Precinct, Milieu Place, Warana visit gtm.net.au/sunshine-coast

For all art lovers out there, be sure to head to Coolum Art Collective’s popular and ever-growing Easter Art Exhibition. This year the event has been extended to run across four days and will feature more than 200 art and craft works by some of the Sunshine Coast’s leading artists and artisans using traditional and modern mediums. Entry is free and visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artist in the People’s Choice award.

Get your groove on with the Sunshine Coast set to host a renowned annual music festival for the first time. With a line-up to include Eliza Rose, Ball Park Music, Alt-J, Amy Shark and Ocean Alley, Groovin the Moo will hit six regional locations across Australia across three weekends. The licensed all-ages event will have everyone up and dancing and will include triple j Unearthed, Fresh Produce artists and community programs.

The Island Charity Swim

MAY when May 13

If you want to test your endurance all while supporting local children the Island Charity Swim is an event not to miss. The 10-kilometre swim starts from Mudjimba Beach and continues around Mudjimba Island (Old Woman Island) before finishing at Mooloolaba Beach. And it’s not just for the elite – anyone aged over 18 who thinks they have enough fitness can take part. There’s even a team category. Funds raised from the event go to children at Currimundi, Nambour and Palmview Special Schools.

Downunder Beachfest

Downunder Beachfest is an annual event that celebrates hot rod, custom and classic motor vehicles and the rock and roll lifestyle. Running since 2015, the five-day festivity will be full of car displays, entertainment, dancing and a range of events to bring the main street of Caloundra to life. Car enthusiasts can enter their pride and joy in the show with proceeds for the 2023 event to go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

when June 7 to 11 where Bulcock Street, Caloundra visit beachfestdownunder.com

Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show

Roll up, roll up! The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is back again in 2023. As the oldest calendar event in the region, the family show highlights the abilities and talents of the local community while providing a platform to showcase local produce, livestock and other competitions such as wood chop and horse jumping. There’s also plenty of fun to have with entertainment, side show alley and a wheelchair-friendly Ferris wheel. Park at Nambour train station and use the free courtesy shuttle bus straight to the main gate.

when June 16 to 18

Jun 16 To 18

where Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour visit sunshinecoastshow.com.au

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