Noosa Events / Sunshine Coast Events
Although you may be at Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort (your perfect resort accommodation) to simply relax and take in all that is offering along the beautiful Noosa River) why not enjoy the atmosphere in Hastings Street, Noosa and the beach. You may also want to partake either as a competitor or a spectator in some of the many events that Noosa and this end of the Sunshine Coast offers.
Noosa and the Sunshine Coast offers many events throughout the year catering to whatever your heart desires –from Food and Wine festivals, Music Festivals, Arts and Culture to Car events and sporting events . We have compiled an events calendar of some of the main events for your information below. We hope you can join us to celebrate some of the amazing events on offer and combine these with your ‘perfect’ holiday.
2010 Major Events
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April/May
Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd May-Audi Noosa Food & Wine Festival
As usual this event promises to tickle everyone’s taste buds. In this special sun soaked paradise of Noosa, some of Australia’s leading chefs, wine makers, food producers, and restaurants combine to offer you the best of the best. These few days are action packed with great food, wine and live entertainment. Take your pick of dining with the guest chefs, or maybe choose to go on the Asian Food Trail or the Seafood Afloat Trail, or go on the Kabi Organic Golf & Food Trail. Perhaps you are more into cheese or wine or a culinary display. Whatever your wish, it is here! See www.noosafoodandwinefestival.com.au so you can check out all the action.
Phone us at Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort on (07) 5449 7040 to see what specials we have on offer.
Saturday 22 May to Sunday 23 May - Noosa Winter Festival
This is the first year that three sporting events have been combined and with the lovely sunny Noosa weather this will be the weekend for athletes in June. Events are:
- Saturday 22 May
Noosa Blue Water Swim
- Sunday 23 May
Noosa Century Ride
Noosa Half Marathon – flat course along Noosa Sound and Gympie Terrace
Noosa 10 km run
Noosa 5km walk/run
Go to www.usmevents.com.au for full details
Phone us at Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort on 07 54497040 to see what specials we have on offer.
June/July
June is the time to celebrate all things cultural with the Noosa Long Weekend. Just as this fabulous long weekend ends we again tantalise your tastebuds with the Eumundi Food Fest.
Friday 18th June to Sunday 27th June- Noosa Long Weekend
This 10 day weekend in sunny Noosa has become known throughout Australia and one of the cultural icons of theatre, music, literature and cuisine all combined into one very very long weekend! International and Australian performers, writers, musicians and film makers converge on Noosa to offer you a wonderful diverse programme of events to entertain and inspire you.
Go to: www.noosalongweekend.com for the full programme
Phone us at Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort on 07 54497040 to see what specials we have.
Sunday 27th June- Eumundi Food Fest
The last day of the Long Weekend will see you at Eumundi visiting and tasting from some of the 70 stall holders, a variety of foods, or watching cooking demonstrations. Maybe buy some delectable fresh produce and foods at the Farmers market. And for the blokes – check out the ‘Show & Shine Display’ by the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club.
Sunday 25th July- Pomona King of the Mountain Festival & Race
This fun filled festival, although only one day in length is a real family day with mostly free events and culminates in the most gruelling 4.5 km mountain race that you can imagine. Starting the festivities for the day is the famous Bush Poets breakfast and then it all begins, live music, professional entertainers and roving performers throughout the day.
Go to: www.kingofthemountain.com.au
August/September
Thursday 2nd September to Sunday 5th September- Noosa Jazz Festival
This wonderful four day celebration of Jazz is not to be missed. The Noosa Jazz Festival offers all styles of Jazz from swing, contempory, dixie as well as traditional and modern- something for everyone. Usually there are over 150 local and international artists performing at many locations around the Noosa area. Artists perform at open air concerts, restaurants as well as at purpose built jazz venues. Many of the events are free and thousands of people swing the four days away at this special not to be missed event.
Go to: www.usmevents.com.au/noosajazz
Phone us at Noosa Outrigger Beach Resort on 07 54497040 to see what specials we have.
Saturday 25th September to Sunday 26th September-IGA Coolum Kite Festival
This extremely popular community festival attracts thousands of spectators each year and showcases some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes are always on display including some massive character and theme based kites. Not only does the festival showcase kites and kite surfers but also has a cultural arts component as well as a music festival.
Go to: www.coolumkitefestival.com
Sunday 26th September- Noosa Beach Classic Car Show
This special day for all car enthusiasts showcases a different make every year and has become known as one of the most prestigious ‘Classis Car Shows’ of the year in Australia. This year celebrates 100 years of the Alfa Romeo. Not only will the Alfa Romeo be showcased but it is anticipated there will be up to 30 historic and classic cars on display. The event takes place in a beautiful setting on the Noosa River, close to Hastings Street and Noosa’s main beach and there is something for everyone.
Go to: www.noosacarclub.com.au for more information
This is the big month for the sporting fraternity and its spectators.
October/November
Wednesday 28th October to Sunday 1st November- Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival
The third largest triathlon in the world (surpassed by only London and Chicago) draws 5,500 competitors each year to its Olympic distance course. Not only is the triathlon on offer but many other events of swimming, cycling, running and golfing! And the partying – how could we forget! We attract over 8000 competitors across all events and up to 30,000.00 spectators. It just gets better each year.
So remember to book your accommodation early for this prestigious event.
Go to: www.usmevents.com.au
Saturday 13th November to Sunday 14th November- Historic Noosa Hill Climb
This classic event now in its 13th year is a combined event run by the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club and the Historic Racing Car Club (Qld). It has become known as one of Australia’s premier hill climb events and is one of the few events that provide excellent viewing for spectators.
Go to: www.noosacarclub.com.au
December
We rest – getting ready for 2011.
