📅 Saturday 29 August 2026
🕙 9 am – 1 pm
📍 Caloundra Arts Centre Association
5 North Street, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
🎟️ FREE Entry

Perfect for artists, makers, sewists, crafters and creators, this exciting Arts & Crafts Destash Market at Caloundra Arts Centre is a great opportunity to find bargain sewing supplies and art and craft materials—or to destash your own surplus supplies.

Come and explore a wide variety of affordable materials, discover sustainable treasures and give quality supplies a second life through reuse. Browse fabrics, yarns, beads and other haberdashery; paints, canvases, frames, art and craft items, paper, tools and much more.

Undercover and air-conditioned, with free entry and parking!

Stallholders: Interested in destashing and selling your art, craft and sewing materials? Apply for a table! Spots are filling fast, so book yours now via phone 0408 458 339 or email membership@caloundraartscentre.org.au.

Visit caloundraartscentre.org.au and our socials for more information. See you there!

At Buderim War Memorial Hall Corner of Main and Church Streets Buderim.

Cost $25- per head $20- Concession Children under 15 Free

The Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus are members of Barbershop Harmony Australia, and as such are part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, a worldwide community of singers dedicated to acappella [unaccompanied by instrument] singing, in the barbershop four part harmony style.
Our chorus began in 1990 and has entertained audiences throughout the Sunshine Coast consistently since that time. We sing for many organisations at many venues. We perform at barbershop conventions in many areas of Australia and at numerous formal, informal and charity events on the Sunshine Coast.

The BreastScreen Queensland Service at Baringa has early
morning and Saturday appointments available.

Breast screening is recommended every two years and is most effective for women aged 50 to 74.

Having a regular breast screen can help save your life by finding small changes in your breasts
that can’t be seen or felt.

BreastScreen Queensland also provides free screening to women in their 40s and those aged 75 and older.

Call 13 20 50 or visit the BreastScreen Queensland website to make an appointment.

You don’t need a doctor’s referral.

📅 Date: Sunday 6 September 2026

🕙 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

📍 Location: Buderim Village Park, Buderim

🎟️ Cost: FREE Entry

Step into a magical world featuring:

• 🎶 Live music
• 🌏 Multicultural Parade
• 🧚 All Ages Fairy Fashion Parade
• 🎨 Creative workshops
• 🎭 Face painting
• 🫧 Giant bubbles
• 🛍️ Market stalls
• 🍴 Food vendors
• ✨ Interactive experiences
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free family entertainment all day

Come dressed as a fairy, elf, bush spirit, forest guardian, magical creature, or in traditional cultural attire, and celebrate creativity, imagination and community.

Spiral Celebrates Creativity, Community and Inclusion
with Art Exhibition in Nambour

Nambour, Queensland | September 2026

Spiral,
a trusted disability support provider that has been part of the Sunshine Coast
community since 1981, is inviting the community to experience the creativity
and talent of local artists at its upcoming art exhibition, Celebrating the Artists of Spiral.

Running
from 7 to 26 September
2026 at the Old
Ambulance Station, 80 Howard Street, Nambour, the exhibition
will showcase the artistic works of Spiral participants, providing a platform
for artists with disability to share their unique perspectives, stories and
creative voices.

The exhibition reflects Spiral’s long-standing commitment to empowering people with
disabilities through choice, self-determination, skill development and
community participation.

For more than four decades, Spiral has supported people with disabilities and their
families across the Sunshine Coast. As an experienced NDIS provider, the
organisation works alongside participants to co-create personalised support
that fosters independence, confidence and meaningful community connections.

“At Spiral, we believe every person has a story to tell and talents to share,”
a Spiral spokesperson said.

“This exhibition celebrates the creativity of our participants while highlighting the
importance of inclusive communities where everyone feels valued, connected and
empowered to pursue their goals.”

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse collection of artworks created
through Spiral’s creative programs, which encourage self-expression, skill
development and social connection. The exhibition highlights the impact that
accessible creative opportunities can have on building confidence, fostering
belonging and strengthening community participation.

In addition to the exhibition, visitors can enjoy a range of special activities
throughout the month, including artists-in-residence,
school holiday workshops and a special children’s author event featuring Chris
Collin.

Spiral’s mission is to listen and co-create services that empower self-determination and
choice for people with disabilities through innovative skill-building programs,
stronger social connections and advocacy for communities where everyone can
thrive.

The community is encouraged to visit the exhibition, meet the artists and celebrate
the extraordinary creativity emerging from the Sunshine Coast’s disability
community.

Exhibition
Details

Event: Voices in Colour – Celebrating the Artists
of Spiral
Dates:
7-26 September 2026
Location:
Old Ambulance Station, 80 Howard Street, Nambour
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm

Media
Contact

Spiral
Phone: 07 5476 2711
Email: spiral@spiralinc.org.au
Website: www.spiralinc.org.au

Spiral Celebrates Creativity, Community and Inclusion
with Art Exhibition in Nambour

Nambour, Queensland | September 2026

Spiral,
a trusted disability support provider that has been part of the Sunshine Coast
community since 1981, is inviting the community to experience the creativity
and talent of local artists at its upcoming art exhibition, Celebrating the Artists of Spiral.

Running
from 7 to 26 September
2026 at the Old
Ambulance Station, 80 Howard Street, Nambour, the exhibition
will showcase the artistic works of Spiral participants, providing a platform
for artists with disability to share their unique perspectives, stories and
creative voices.

The exhibition reflects Spiral’s long-standing commitment to empowering people with
disabilities through choice, self-determination, skill development and
community participation.

For more than four decades, Spiral has supported people with disabilities and their
families across the Sunshine Coast. As an experienced NDIS provider, the
organisation works alongside participants to co-create personalised support
that fosters independence, confidence and meaningful community connections.

“At Spiral, we believe every person has a story to tell and talents to share,”
a Spiral spokesperson said.

“This exhibition celebrates the creativity of our participants while highlighting the
importance of inclusive communities where everyone feels valued, connected and
empowered to pursue their goals.”

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse collection of artworks created
through Spiral’s creative programs, which encourage self-expression, skill
development and social connection. The exhibition highlights the impact that
accessible creative opportunities can have on building confidence, fostering
belonging and strengthening community participation.

In addition to the exhibition, visitors can enjoy a range of special activities
throughout the month, including artists-in-residence,
school holiday workshops and a special children’s author event featuring Chris
Collin.

Spiral’s mission is to listen and co-create services that empower self-determination and
choice for people with disabilities through innovative skill-building programs,
stronger social connections and advocacy for communities where everyone can
thrive.

The community is encouraged to visit the exhibition, meet the artists and celebrate
the extraordinary creativity emerging from the Sunshine Coast’s disability
community.

Exhibition
Details

Event: Voices in Colour – Celebrating the Artists
of Spiral
Dates:
7-26 September 2026
Location:
Old Ambulance Station, 80 Howard Street, Nambour
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm

Media
Contact

Spiral
Phone: 07 5476 2711
Email: spiral@spiralinc.org.au
Website: www.spiralinc.org.au

Equity Works invites the Sunshine Coast community to A Fair Day Out.

A free, inclusive event created with people with disabilities to showcase their creative talents.

Held on Saturday 12 September at Eumundi Markets from 8 am to 2 pm.

Enjoy performances, market stalls, petting zoo, silent disco, and arts and crafts.

Visit Equity Works’ website or Facebook for more information.

Get ready for an afternoon of music, food and community fun at Jazz in the Park Buderim!

Join us Sunday, 13 September, 1pm–5pm at Buderim Village Park. Enjoy four fantastic bands, including the Sunshine Coast Grammar School Band and acclaimed jazz vocalist June Garber, plus delicious food stalls and raffles.

FREE ENTRY — bring your picnic rug!

Event: Caloundra Lapidary Club Jewellery & Gem Show
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Caloundra Lapidary Club, 9 Caloundra Road, Caloundra West (next to Mazda Caloundra)
Entry: FREE – donations welcome

The Caloundra Lapidary Club Jewellery & Gem Show is back for our biggest event of the year!

Come along and discover a fantastic range of handcrafted jewellery, gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils and lapidary work, along with displays and demonstrations. It’s a great day out for families, collectors, rockhounds and anyone curious about the fascinating world of rocks, gems and jewellery.

Caloundra Lapidary Club Inc. is a registered local charity, and funds raised from the show help maintain and upgrade our facilities and equipment and support the work we do within the Sunshine Coast community.

Our club also houses an extensively curated rock, mineral and fossil museum, with plenty to discover for visitors of all ages.

The Jewellery & Gem Show is held on the third Saturday of September every year.

Come along, enjoy free entry and support a great local community organisation!

MEAT Noosa 2026 Is Coming… And We’re Turning The Heat All The Way Up

2026 isn’t just another year. It’s the year we step up, level up, and plant our flag properly in the Aussie BBQ scene.

Now officially home to the Queensland BBQ Championships.

Bigger flames. Bigger flavour. Bigger energy.

More elite pitmasters. More live fire. More action across the entire site. We’re expanding the footprint, tightening the operations, and dialing in every detail so the experience feels seamless from your first bite to your last beer.

And yeah… MEAT Noosa 2026 just got a serious upgrade.

For the first time ever, we’re unveiling our exclusive VIP Area – built for the people who refuse to settle for average.

If you want the best seat, the best food, the best drinks, and the smoothest festival experience possible… this is where you belong.

While everyone else is lining up, searching for a seat, and fighting the crowds, VIP guests will be living a completely different festival.

VIP includes:
Express Entry – Straight past the lines and into the action
Exclusive Barbecue Mafia VIP Platter For One – Loaded with slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, pork belly burnt ends, slaw, pickles, chillies and BBQ pit beans
Private 18 VIP Lounge – The Clubhouse
Private VIP Bar – Faster drinks, no chaos
Indoor Facilities – Real bathrooms. Real comfort.

Expect:
Next-level BBQ vendors bringing their A-game
The Queensland BBQ Championships bringing the state’s best pit crews head-to-head
Premium experiences across the festival
Bigger entertainment
More interactive BBQ learning
Cold beers, craft cocktails, and live-fire flavour everywhere you turn
And a few surprises we’re still keeping under wraps

Event takes place Saturday 19th September 2026
12pm-7pm
Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club

If you thought previous years were good, 2026 is where we make a statement.

Clear your calendar. Start stretching your stomach. Tell your crew.

MEAT Noosa 2026 is coming – and we’re not here to play it safe.

The Coolum Art Collective is a non profit group and has been has been active in the Coolum district since 1968.

They hold two exhibitions each year at the Coolum Civic Centre at 2-4 Park StCoolum. The Spring exhibition , titled ‘Horizons’, will take place from September 25 to 27.

Inspirational artist Tricia Reust will be  the guest judge.

The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday 25th to  Saturday 26 Sept 2026, 9am to 5pm and on Sunday Sept 27 9am to 3pm

Meet the Artists and Artisans and see the display of beautiful paintings and craft work all done by our locals.

Entry is free and the raffle proceeds will go to a local charity “Our Moons Mission”

Join Sea Shepherd Sunshine Coast for an unforgettable evening of conservation, storytelling, entertainment and community at our flagship annual fundraising event.

Be among the first—and only—audience on the Sunshine Coast to experience the exclusive premiere of Before The Last Octopus, Sea Shepherd’s powerful new documentary uncovering the story behind the Octopus Campaign and the fight to protect some of our most vulnerable marine ecosystems.

Following the premiere, hear directly from Captain Peter Hammarstedt, Sea Shepherd’s Global Director of Campaigns, alongside Dirk Holman, Sea Shepherd Australia’s Threatened Species Researcher and Sea Lion Campaign Leader, as they share firsthand stories from the frontlines of marine conservation and the ongoing fight to protect our oceans.

Guests will enjoy live music from folk duo Banksya, a welcome drink and a selection of canapés on arrival, a fully stocked bar, exclusive campaign updates, merchandise, raffles and the opportunity to connect with fellow ocean defenders.