Sunshine Coast residents take great pride in hosting spectacular events all year long, from food festivals to adrenaline-pumping sports competitions – there is truly something special happening here.

Raise a toast to some of the region’s best restaurants, tourism attractions, breweries and distilleries at The Curated Plate food festival’s award-winning food festival!

Body Art Festival

At the Australian Body Art Festival in Cooroy near Noosa, human bodies become canvases to transform into stunning works of art. If you are an accomplished body painter or just starting out, this festival provides the ideal platform to display your abilities – including competitions, workshops and parades with FREE admission for spectators!

Visitors stand in awe as talented artists transform human canvases into mind-altering creations. The event specializes in full body painting using various mediums including brushes and sponges, airbrushing and special effects.

There’s also the Krafty Kreative Korner with rock art and other quirky creations, as well as street performances, food, and market stalls on offer.

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

As the name implies, this unique event offers plenty of pumpkin fun! Roll them, toss them and join the street parade at one of Queensland’s quirkiest festivals before eating your way through markets offering pumpkin scones, soups and sausages!

Since 1997, this family-friendly festival has been running and is well known for its great selection of quality market stalls, entertainment acts and delicious pumpkin food. Additionally, this is home to The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll competition where pumpkins race down Policeman’s Hill racing through their path before coming crashing back down with forceful impact at their final destination!

Try mountain biking instead of surfing at this action-packed event, where your skills can be put through their paces on winding single track through lush rainforests or improved with workshops led by international athletes – you’ll soon feel like an expert!

Runaway Noosa Marathon

Runaway Noosa Marathon is an exquisite running event set against Noosa’s breathtaking coastal location. Offering multiple distance options from full to half marathon, and welcoming runners of all abilities and interests, the marathon provides multiple distance options that cater for everyone’s abilities and interests. Renowned for its holiday atmosphere combined with competitive running, Runaway Noosa offers competitive running with relaxed charm of one of Australia’s beloved coastal locations.

Noosa offers an ideal place for runners of all levels – both experienced and newcomers – to discover their perfect running environment. Set within Noosa Township, Noosa offers a flat and fast multi-lap course designed with runners in mind, along with gorgeous scenery to inspire and support them on their journeys.

RunGuides can help you prepare for Noosa with an individualized training plan designed specifically to reach your Noosa Marathon goals, including our None to Run Beginner Plan which is easy and gradual to follow. Get going today!

Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast

Watch some of the fittest athletes swim, ride and run at this breathtaking coastal event at Mooloolaba Beach in Noosa. Boasting a challenging course that even veteran athletes find difficult, it offers spectacular coastal views from its scenic course. M1 Resort provides ideal accommodations near this event and nearby activities to add even more enjoyment for its visitors!

Sunshine Coast beaches and resorts offer endless outdoor adventure, delectable culinary offerings and vibrant arts communities that make this popular beach holiday destination. Check our events calendar or our cultural guide for a comprehensive listing of what’s happening, or click the heart icon on any event listing to add it to your trip itinerary. Enjoy expansive river and sea views from its beaches as you stroll or shop local at its many markets, galleries or events, before relaxing with a cocktail from one of its bars or restaurants – the Sunshine Coast truly delivers on its promise for the perfect beach holiday destination!