MEAT Noosa is BACK in 2025 – Bigger, Bolder & Tastier Than Ever!

 Date: 20th September, 2025
 Location: Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club – 1 Bicentennial Dr, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567
Time: 12.00 pm – 7.00 pm

We heard you, and we’re making 2025 the best Meat Noosa yet!  Expect double the food vendors, more live music, extra kids’ activities, and shorter lines – so you can spend less time waiting and more time feasting.

Prepare for a BBQ lover’s dream, with the juiciest brisket, smokiest ribs, and most mouthwatering BBQ from the best pitmasters around. Wash it all down with ice-cold craft beers, and dive into our BBQ schools to sharpen your grill skills with the pros.

Bring the whole family, bring your appetite, and get ready for an epic day of food, drinks, and unbeatable BBQ vibes.

Meat Noosa 2025—don’t miss it!

BATS Theatre Company Inc. presents:
Sex Please, We’re Sixty.

A quiet bed and breakfast, little blue pills and menopausal mayhem collide in this cheeky comedy.

Opening-night fundraiser: Friday 26 September, all proceeds go to the Buderim Foundation.  

Location: Buderim War Memorial Hall until Sunday 5 October.

Book online at batstheatre.com or call 0427 856 680.

Looking for something more meaningful than a caravan park this school holidays?

Earth Lodge Australia is a five-day, fully catered camp for families, teens and individuals, held in the forest near Kenilworth.

🌿 Kids & Teens Lodges with archery, drumming and craft

🔥 Adults dive into personal growth, ceremony and deep connection

🛖 Unplug, reconnect, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Spots are limited – early bookings recommended.

BATS Theatre Company Inc. presents:
Sex Please, We’re Sixty.

A quiet bed and breakfast, little blue pills and menopausal mayhem collide in this cheeky comedy.

Opening-night fundraiser: Friday 26 September, all proceeds go to the Buderim Foundation.  

Location: Buderim War Memorial Hall until Sunday 5 October.

Book online at batstheatre.com or call 0427 856 680.

Looking for something more meaningful than a caravan park this school holidays?

Earth Lodge Australia is a five-day, fully catered camp for families, teens and individuals, held in the forest near Kenilworth.

🌿 Kids & Teens Lodges with archery, drumming and craft

🔥 Adults dive into personal growth, ceremony and deep connection

🛖 Unplug, reconnect, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Spots are limited – early bookings recommended.

Event Details

It’s time to party, Sunshine Coast! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

• Thursday 2nd October at 7:30 pm

• Friday 3rd October at 7:30 pm

• Saturday 4th October at 2pm & 7:30pm

• LOCATION:  The J Theatre Noosa

• 2 hours and 30 minutes (including an intermission)

• Adults: $49.50 | Concession: $45 (Child under 17, Pensioner, Senior & Student – ID Required) | LS Enrolled Student: $42.50

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The Coolum Art Collective is once again exhibiting their art this Spring at the Coolum Civic Centre, 9 am to 5 pm from Friday 3rd October to Sunday 5th and on Monday 6th 9 am to 3.00 pm. 

This popular event will feature a diverse range of art and crafts by some of the Sunshine Coast local artists and artisans. 

The art is entirely original and comprises both traditional and modern styles in all mediums.

David Hinchcliffe will be the Guest Speaker at the event and Karol Oakley will be the VIP Judge of the artworks. The official opening will be on Saturday 4th at 3.00 pm.

Entry is free with the opportunity to purchase artworks and various items from the artisans on display.  There will be something for everyone!  

The Caloundra Woodworking Club invites you to our Open Day on Saturday, 4 October, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Location:  65 Elm Street South, Caloundra. 

Entry:   $2 donation (free parking available)

Enjoy an impressive display of handcrafted creations, live woodworking demonstrations and a huge range of gift bargains. Try your luck with one of the biggest rolling raffles around.  A barbecue and refreshments will be available. Come and see the skill, passion and warmth that make our club special! 

We are holding our Weekend of Wood open days on the long weekend of 4th and 5th October 2025.

There will be plenty of items for sale, made by the members of the Club.

Plus we will be having a Raffle with four beautiful prizes to be won!

There will be Slabs of Timber for sale, as well as Demonstrations done by the members on both days.

Free entry, Free parking.

Good time to get some Xmas Presents, over the weekend!

Location:  Montville Sportsground, 230-238 Balmoral Road, Montville (signs out from Nambour to Montville and from Landsborough to Montville turnoff)

Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th October 2025

The Graceville Art Festival is a vibrant celebration of creative expression, participation and community collaboration.

This year we are delighted to introduce our inaugural Art Prize including The Graceville Art Prize, Heart Prize and Inclusive Photography Prize.

We invite you to join the festival by submitting your artwork/s for our Art Prize, displaying/selling at the festival, attending our free events and participating in workshops listed on our events page.

Location:  Lutheran Services Graceville Centre, 5 Sydney Street, Nambour

All proceeds from the Graceville Art Festival are invested into creative program and events in the community for our clients.

EARTH : SKY : SEA : ME 

Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 October 2025

The Graceville Art Festival is a vibrant celebration of creative expression, participation and community collaboration.

This year we are delighted to introduce our inaugural Art Prize including The Graceville Art Prize, Heart Prize and Inclusive Photography Prize.

We invite you to join the festival by submitting your artwork/s for our Art Prize, displaying/selling at the festival, attending our free events and participating in workshops listed on our events page.

All proceeds from the Graceville Art Festival are invested into creative programme and events in the community for our clients.

The spectacular annual Sculpture Garden exhibition opens on Saturday 11th October. The exhibition has grown over 28 years to become one of the largest regular group sculpture and pottery exhibitions in Australia.

It attracts thousands of visitors from all over south east Queensland and showcases work by local artists, with a strong focus on sculpture designed for gardens and courtyards.

The exhibition is open daily, 9 am to 4 pm – FREE entry.

All works on display are for sale.

LOCATION:  Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main Street, Buderim

Comedy Line-Up featuring Harley Breen, Shayne Hunter and Nicky Wilkinson! 

Laughter is the best medicine and the doctors from Comedy for a Cause are coming to Caloundra RSL on Friday, 10 October.

The show raises money for Mooloolah’s own Wandi Nerida charity, with proceeds supporting rehabilitation for people with eating disorders.

Visit Caloundra RSL’s What’s On page for comedy info and tickets, or click the link to buy tickets.

The Sound of Music: A Fresh Take at CCTC

The hills are alive in Caloundra as the Chorale & Theatre Company presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless story follows Maria, a spirited novice nun who brings music and joy to the household of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children.  Set against the shadow of the impending Anschluss, it is a tale of love, resilience, and the power of song to unite a family.

Directing the production is Chloe Musgrove, making her mainstage debut.  A long-time member of CCTC, Chloe first appeared with the company in 2000 before completing Musical Theatre studies at WAAPA and
later a Master of Teaching at USC.  She now returns as director of CCTC’s youth programme “Next Generation.”

Acclaimed baritone Daniel Smerdon, whose career has taken him from Brisbane to Europe and the USA, joins the cast, bringing his extensive operatic experience to the stage.

This intimate production promises warmth, heart, and all the favourite songs audiences cherish.

Venue: CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla

Dates: October 10,11,17,18 7.30 pm

           October 11,18, 2 pm

           October 12,19 3 pm

Prices: Adults $40/Conc $38/FOC/Member/Group $35 Children $22

BOOKING: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/DEETS
OR 0490 329 912

Event Details

It’s time to party, Sunshine Coast!

ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father.  This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise.  On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! 

Friday 10th October at 7:30 pm

Saturday 11th October at 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Sunday 12th October at 1 pm 

LOCATION:  The Events Centre, Caloundra

2 hours and 30 minutes (including an intermission)

Adults: $49.50 | Concession: $45 (Child under 17, Pensioner, Senior & Student – ID Required) | LS Enrolled Student: $42.50

The Sound of Music: A Fresh Take at CCTC

The hills are alive in Caloundra as the Chorale & Theatre Company presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless story follows Maria, a spirited novice nun who brings music and joy to the household of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children.  Set against the shadow of the impending Anschluss, it is a tale of love, resilience, and the power of song to unite a family.

Directing the production is Chloe Musgrove, making her mainstage debut.  A long-time member of CCTC, Chloe first appeared with the company in 2000 before completing Musical Theatre studies at WAAPA and
later a Master of Teaching at USC.  She now returns as director of CCTC’s youth programme “Next Generation.”

Acclaimed baritone Daniel Smerdon, whose career has taken him from Brisbane to Europe and the USA, joins the cast, bringing his extensive operatic experience to the stage.

This intimate production promises warmth, heart, and all the favourite songs audiences cherish.

Venue: CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla

Dates: October 10,11,17,18 7.30 pm

           October 11,18, 2 pm

           October 12,19 3 pm

Prices: Adults $40/Conc $38/FOC/Member/Group $35 Children $22

BOOKING: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/DEETS
OR 0490 329 912

The spectacular annual Sculpture Garden exhibition opens on Saturday 11th October. The exhibition has grown over 28 years to become one of the largest regular group sculpture and pottery exhibitions in Australia.

It attracts thousands of visitors from all over south east Queensland and showcases work by local artists, with a strong focus on sculpture designed for gardens and courtyards.

The exhibition is open daily, 9 am to 4 pm – FREE entry.

All works on display are for sale.

LOCATION:  Buderim Craft Cottage, 5 Main Street, Buderim

The Sound of Music: A Fresh Take at CCTC

The hills are alive in Caloundra as the Chorale & Theatre Company presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless story follows Maria, a spirited novice nun who brings music and joy to the household of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children.  Set against the shadow of the impending Anschluss, it is a tale of love, resilience, and the power of song to unite a family.

Directing the production is Chloe Musgrove, making her mainstage debut.  A long-time member of CCTC, Chloe first appeared with the company in 2000 before completing Musical Theatre studies at WAAPA and
later a Master of Teaching at USC.  She now returns as director of CCTC’s youth programme “Next Generation.”

Acclaimed baritone Daniel Smerdon, whose career has taken him from Brisbane to Europe and the USA, joins the cast, bringing his extensive operatic experience to the stage.

This intimate production promises warmth, heart, and all the favourite songs audiences cherish.

Venue: CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla

Dates: October 10,11,17,18 7.30 pm

           October 11,18, 2 pm

           October 12,19 3 pm

Prices: Adults $40/Conc $38/FOC/Member/Group $35 Children $22

BOOKING: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/DEETS
OR 0490 329 912

Hot Ginger Chorus is a women’s chorus on the Sunshine Coast, specialising in cappella singing which is characterised by four-part harmonies.  Our members come from all walks of life and all ages, sharing a love of music and friendships that extend well beyond the chorus.

We’re part of a global women’s barbershop organisation called Sweet Adelines International which has a membership of over 500 choruses and 23,000 women across the world.

We love to sing, have fun and create wonderful harmonies.

This October (Wednesday 15th) we have an Open Night for new members.  It is FREE and is an opportunity for absolute beginners or experienced vocalists to come along and have a try.

On the night visitors will:

• Have a friendly placement to find the part that best suits their voice

• Be paired with a buddy to help them feel at home

• Get a taste of the music we sing and feel our vibe and the way we perform

Location:  38 Advance Road, Kuluin (inside the Buderim Men’s Shed)

With spring blooms already in bud, the annual Buderim Garden Festival is set to return from Friday 17^th to Sunday 19^th October 2025, celebrating the season with a comprehensive programme of open gardens, exhibitions and plant markets.

Now in its 49th year, the Festival represents the showcase event for the Buderim Garden Club, which has been nurturing the region’s horticultural tradition since its establishment in 1946.

Buderim Garden Club President John Lyon said the Buderim community has always had an affinity with gardening, with the Festival at the heart of their annual programme since 1975.

“We are very proud that the Festival attracts visitors from around the State and this year’s Festival is coming together better than ever,” Mr Lyon said.

The busy three-day schedule includes Open Gardens, the Spring Flower, Floral Art and Photographic Shows in the Buderim War Memorial Hall.  At the Craft Cottage, adjacent to the Hall, Buderim’s potters and sculptors will present exhibitions including “The Sculptured Garden”, and St Mark’s Church next door have their Floral Display, and adjacent to the Hall, there are quality plant markets selling a wide range of garden plants and items.

“The Open Gardens includes six very different but all beautiful gardens that showcase the diversity in size and style of gardening in our area.”  This year featuring a garden drive-through that you self-drive through, featuring a special “Christmas Themed” night garden on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 – 8pm.

The Buderim Garden Festival programme runs from Friday 17^th October to Sunday 19^th October and includes:

·     Twilight Plant Market, outside on the green at Buderim War Memorial Hall (corner of Main and Church Streets, Buderim), on Friday from 3 – 7 pm. This will include a sausage sizzle and coffee and cakes available from the adjacent Craft Cottage.

·     Spring Flower, Floral and Photographic Shows, inside Buderim War Memorial Hall, on Friday 4.30 pm-7 pm,
Saturday 8 am-4 pm, Sunday 8 am-1 pm

·     Open Gardens – exclusive access to six different but beautiful gardens across Buderim, on Saturday and Sunday 8 am-4 pm.  A free bus service will be operating from the BWMCA Hall around the Open Gardens on Saturday only.

·     Plant Market, outside on the green at Buderim War Memorial Hall on Saturday 8 am-4 pm and Sunday from
8 am – 1 pm

·     Garden Sculpture Exhibition, at Buderim Craft Cottage – from Saturday 11^th to Sunday 19^th October, 9 am-4 pm.

·     Floral Display at St Marks Anglican Church on Saturday 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday from 8 am-2 pm

The Festival is made possible with the support of BGC volunteer members and the following sponsors: Sunshine Coast Council, Buderim Bendigo Community Bank, Manawee Garden Centre, Member for Buderim Brent Mickelberg MP and Belle Property Buderim.

Tickets are $20 per person for a weekend ticket with access to the Open Gardens and Hall Shows, or for the Hall Shows only $3 per person, $5 for a family of 2 or more, with school children and students free.  Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets and more information are available online at www.buderimgardenclub.com/festival or from the Old Post
Office, Manawee Garden Centre, Buderim Newsagency or Buderim Bendigo Bank.
Tickets will go on sale from 3^rd September.

The Sound of Music: A Fresh Take at CCTC

The hills are alive in Caloundra as the Chorale & Theatre Company presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless story follows Maria, a spirited novice nun who brings music and joy to the household of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children.  Set against the shadow of the impending Anschluss, it is a tale of love, resilience, and the power of song to unite a family.

Directing the production is Chloe Musgrove, making her mainstage debut.  A long-time member of CCTC, Chloe first appeared with the company in 2000 before completing Musical Theatre studies at WAAPA and
later a Master of Teaching at USC.  She now returns as director of CCTC’s youth programme “Next Generation.”

Acclaimed baritone Daniel Smerdon, whose career has taken him from Brisbane to Europe and the USA, joins the cast, bringing his extensive operatic experience to the stage.

This intimate production promises warmth, heart, and all the favourite songs audiences cherish.

Venue: CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla

Dates: October 10,11,17,18 7.30 pm

           October 11,18, 2 pm

           October 12,19 3 pm

Prices: Adults $40/Conc $38/FOC/Member/Group $35 Children $22

BOOKING: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/DEETS
OR 0490 329 912

The Sound of Music: A Fresh Take at CCTC

The hills are alive in Caloundra as the Chorale & Theatre Company presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless story follows Maria, a spirited novice nun who brings music and joy to the household of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children.  Set against the shadow of the impending Anschluss, it is a tale of love, resilience, and the power of song to unite a family.

Directing the production is Chloe Musgrove, making her mainstage debut.  A long-time member of CCTC, Chloe first appeared with the company in 2000 before completing Musical Theatre studies at WAAPA and
later a Master of Teaching at USC.  She now returns as director of CCTC’s youth programme “Next Generation.”

Acclaimed baritone Daniel Smerdon, whose career has taken him from Brisbane to Europe and the USA, joins the cast, bringing his extensive operatic experience to the stage.

This intimate production promises warmth, heart, and all the favourite songs audiences cherish.

Venue: CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla

Dates: October 10,11,17,18 7.30 pm

           October 11,18, 2 pm

           October 12,19 3 pm

Prices: Adults $40/Conc $38/FOC/Member/Group $35 Children $22

BOOKING: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/DEETS
OR 0490 329 912

The Meridan FunFair and Markets Festival is back on Saturday the 18th of October from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Meridan State College.  This community celebration brings together families, students and visitors for an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment.

Unlimited rides are available with a wristband, which also includes entry to the petting zoo.  Wristbands are $40 pre-sale via QKR from 1st September, or $50 on the day from the ticket office.  Single ride tickets will be available for $5.  Petting zoo entry without a wristband is five dollars, payable directly at the zoo.

The festival will also feature a wide range of attractions, including live entertainment, community stalls, raffles with amazing prizes, food trucks, classic favourites such as fairy floss, ice cream, sausage sizzle and coffee, as well as market stalls selling handmade crafts, clothing, plants and more.

The Sound of Music: A Fresh Take at CCTC

The hills are alive in Caloundra as the Chorale & Theatre Company presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless story follows Maria, a spirited novice nun who brings music and joy to the household of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children.  Set against the shadow of the impending Anschluss, it is a tale of love, resilience, and the power of song to unite a family.

Directing the production is Chloe Musgrove, making her mainstage debut.  A long-time member of CCTC, Chloe first appeared with the company in 2000 before completing Musical Theatre studies at WAAPA and
later a Master of Teaching at USC.  She now returns as director of CCTC’s youth programme “Next Generation.”

Acclaimed baritone Daniel Smerdon, whose career has taken him from Brisbane to Europe and the USA, joins the cast, bringing his extensive operatic experience to the stage.

This intimate production promises warmth, heart, and all the favourite songs audiences cherish.

Venue: CCTC Theatre 3 Piringa St, Wurtulla

Dates: October 10,11,17,18 7.30 pm

           October 11,18, 2 pm

           October 12,19 3 pm

Prices: Adults $40/Conc $38/FOC/Member/Group $35 Children $22

BOOKING: WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/DEETS
OR 0490 329 912

The Silversmith Group of the Buderim Craft Cottage will show new and recent work at its Annual Exhibition:

Friday October 24^th – 5.00 pm – 7.30 pm

Saturday October 25^th – Sunday 2^nd November 2025   Daily 10am – 2pm

You are cordially invited to visit the Exhibition and we would be delighted if you could join us for a glass of fine wine or champagne at the Official Opening from 5 pm to 7.30 pm on Friday 24^th.

The exhibition showcases fascinating, handmade jewellery and metal art. 

 Saturday and Sunday:

·        coffee and cake for sale

·        demonstrations where you can watch the artisans in action, creating their jewellery pieces.