Mary River Festival 2012

Annual environmental festival celebrating the communities along the Mary River.  

Bringing the Mary River communities together to celebrate the wealth and abundance that the river brings to our region through drama, music, art, fun, education, environmental discussions and displays.

Patron feedback from last year’s event invariably described it as “the friendliest festival you’ll find”, “a truly magical day” and “something very special” and the organisers are planning something even more special this year. 

A full day of music and entertainment along with a film tent, a local history tent, recycled instruments, heaps of information tents and stalls, an acoustic jam tent and the anticipated highlight of the Sounds of Mary performance and light show early in the evening. So much fun and excitement for everyone along with stacks of children's activities and the opportunity to be involved in the twilight performance.

Saturday 10th November  
Kandanga Sports Oval, 12noon - 8pm

Twilight Community Markets Mooloolaba

Twilight Community Markets will be running every Friday throughout the holiday period (end Feb) providing great family entertainment on a Friday night to both locals and holiday makers in Mooloolaba and surrounding areas. 

Twilight Community Markets are more then just a market, but a fun experience for the whole family. 

Browse the many stalls and shops full of interesting crafts and gifts with great entertainment for the children. 

Enjoy a meal or a light snack from one of the food outlets or fresh produce stalls while listening to a variety of musicians and buskers.

The markets will be open from 4 - 8.30 pm.

The Dingo Creek Wine Jazz and Blues Festival

The Dingo Creek Wine Jazz and Blues festival is set for the 19, 20 & 21 of October 2012. Great blues, spectacular jazz, delicious food with complimenting home-grown wines flow in the relaxed community atmosphere. Lush Sunshine Coast hinterland, Queensland wines, serious Australian jazz and pumping blues - best way to spend a weekend!!!

Program this year includes James Morrison, Wendy Matthews, Haight Ashbury Song Show, Backsliders, Mark Easton, Liam Burrows, Daniel Champagne, Pete Cullen, Lil Fi, Cousin Alice, John Morrison, Gregory Page, Barry Charles, The Wizard and Oz, Sassy Jazz, BSB Swing, Zephyr Project, Navy Band & Band of Blue.

Dingo Creek Wine, Jazz & Blues Festival, a showcase of music raising funds for charity!

Kenilworth Celebrates 2012

Kenilworth Celebrates! is an annual Town Festival held from 22-29th September, incorporating a Visual Arts Extravaganza and set in the Mary Valley 1920s Town of Kenilworth. 

The Street becomes alive with Street theatre, Buskers, Drummers and Musicians; Poets breakfast, Art Exhibitions and workshops, Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra performance and dinner, Fence Painting and Masters at Work. 

Something for everyone, the Festival is set in a beautiful clean green part of Queensland, with amazing light, and in close proximity to rainforests , national parks,the Mary River and the Andy Goldsworthy sculpture in the Conondale Great Walk. 

Come to the Bush Behind the Beach! Come to Kenilworth to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery, clean, green environment and celebrate a great Festival.

Australian Marine Turtle Bi-annual Symposium

The first Australian Marine Turtle bi-annual Symposium will be held in Buderim on the week-end of 14th – 16th September. This exciting event will be hosted by members of Turtle Care Volunteers Qld Inc. and will feature an exciting program showcasing and comparing existing science and management initiatives from all around Australia and New Guinea.

The Conference will cover 2 days. Each day will comprise a keynote address plus 5 or 10 minute community or research presentations. Plus we will present a panel discussion on satellite telemetry and bio-logging.

This is a not to be missed opportunity for the many volunteer groups from all over Australia, working on beaches to protect marine turtles and their habitats, to get together and share their experiences. 

A First for Australia and for the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre on Dixon Road, Buderim
14th - 16th of September