Knitfest is back – July 5th and 6th in the beautiful hinterland town of Maleny!

Now in its 8th exciting year, Knitfest has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most loved events – and this year we’re bringing you a fresh new format: the Knitfest Yarn Markets!

This vibrant event celebrates all things fibre and creativity – with around 100 fabulous stalls showcasing hand-dyed yarns, wool, felt, knitwear, fibre art supplies, spinning tools, and so much more.

What’s On:

• Around 100 stalls of fibre art heaven

• Featuring boutique indie yarn dyers, knitwear designers, felting artists, and more

• Meet the makers—some raise the fleece, dye the yarn, and sell it exclusively at Knitfest!

• Learn a new skill with our hands-on workshops

• Exhibitions, displays, yarnbombing and art installations

• Enjoy live music with Mark Easton and soak in the crafty atmosphere

Find us at Maleny State School Hall – Saturday and Sunday
Plus, Maleny RSL Hall – Saturday only

For more info, email knitfest@hotmail.com
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @Knitfest for sneak peeks, workshop links and updates!

Knitfest Yarn Markets – July 5 & 6. Come for the fibre… stay for the fun!

‘Sense of Place’ – perspective and place within the macro and micro of Mary Cairncross Reserve.

Free entry to exhibition.

Eight members of Arts Connect Inc will be exhibiting with artists talks and demonstrations during the exhibition. You’ll see a variety of bronze, textile, pattern design, paintings, & glasswork.

BELLE OF THE BALL IS BACK 

I’m beyond excited to officially announce that the Belle of the Ball Charity Gala is returning on July 11th, and this time it’s extra special as I host the event once again…now as your Miss Teen Galaxy Australia 2025 

Join us for a glamorous evening where elegance meets impact…
This unforgettable night will bring together fashion, inspiration, and community as we come together to raise vital funds for batyr, a preventative mental health charity empowering young people to speak out and support each other through the tough times 

Expect breathtaking performances, inspiring stories, raffles auctions, runway shows, best dressed prizes and much more — all in support of breaking the stigma around mental health and celebrating for every beautiful body

 July 11th
 Caloundra Powerboat Club, Sunshine Coast QLD
6 to 10 pm
 Dress to Impress

Parental supervision required, all ages welcome and of course every princess needs a prince so boys don’t be shy – we would love you to come too!

Secure your tickets and bring your friends, sparkle, and get ready to step into a night filled with purpose

Purchase tickets here:
General Admission Link – https://buy.stripe.com/aEU4j7cCwgoBfE4g05
Family Deal Link – https://buy.stripe.com/4gwg1PeKEdcp63u019

Bowls. Art. And the best soup you’ve ever tasted .

This much loved, soup-themed, community event presents all things arty and crafty.

Discover a fabulous display of over 350 handmade bowls of every colour and style to choose from.

Purchase your favourite one and have it filled with a delicious soup of your choice! All for just $20 …and you get to take the bowl home!

Plus also
 huge range handcrafted items for sale
 artisan demonstrations
 children’s activities
 coffee and sweets
 live music
 raffle

painting, pottery, sewing, music and so much more…….!

Support local artists as they raise funds to keep this fantastic creative arts hub humming.

 Free entry
 Free parking

Come for the soup – stay for the arts and crafts! We can’t wait to see you.

Join our wonderful event hosts, John and Annie O’Connor – proud owners of The Rocks function venue – for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising critical funds for gynaecological cancer research.

Enjoy great company, a beautiful setting and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of women facing gynaecological cancer.

Date: Saturday 12 July 2025

Time: 4:30pm start

Venue: The Rocks, 1410 Yandina-Coolum Road
Maroochy River QLD 4561

Dress code: Cocktail attire

The countdown to the 23^rd NOOSA alive! festival is on, when for 10 magical days and nights Noosa becomes a cultural playground of theatre, music, and thought-provoking literary events, from 18 to 27 July.

Ignite your senses with live shows, literary events, and thought-provoking exclusive performances set amidst a stunning array of premium Noosa venues and dining venues.

Celebrating its 23rd year, the Noosa Alive! festival presents a diverse programme of events attracting some of the best Australian and international performers, writers, film-makers, musicians and artists.

Get ready as Noosa transforms into a cultural playground over 10 days, finishing with a spectacular free community event on Sunday 27 July at the Noosa River foreshore.

View the full programme and book tickets now!

HQPlantations Beerburrum are hosting a Community Open Day on Saturday 19 July, from 9am to 2pm!

Who are HQP you ask? Well, HQP is one of the largest plantation growers in Australia who manage forests in a sustainable way.  They manage Queensland’s commercial pine plantations under a 99-year lease
arrangement with the Queensland State Government.

 So, if you’ve ever wondered about all the trees you drive past along the Bruce Highway at Beerburrum or love to venture into the forest, you might like to get along to the Beerburrum Community Open Day where
you can meet the foresters and get up close with the tech used to grow sustainable pine plantations — from seedling to sawmill!

You can learn about HQP’s commitment to being good stewards and how important the plantations are for cleaning the air we breathe.

You can check out the fire fighting tanker and equipment, talk with HQP staff and contractors, grab a Rotary sausage sizzle and go in the draw to win awesome prizes — like a family pass to Australia Zoo or Big
Kart Track tickets!

Did you know that around 25,000 house frames are made every year from sustainable plantation timber?

It’s all happening at HQPlantations, Red Road, Beerburrum — just off Steve Irwin Way. Free entry and parking on-site!

Fun, food, forestry — and futures being grown right here in your backyard!

The Caloundra Quilters are hosting their biennial quilt show on July 26, 9 am to 4 pm and July 27, 9 am to 3 pm at the Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North Street, Caloundra with an entry fee of $5.

Quilts made by our members will be on display.  Visitors are invited to vote for their favourite quilt and to try the guessing game that comes with our “Icons of the World” challenge quilts.

Members’ handmade craft items will be for sale alongside local traders’ tables.  Our popular bag raffle is back for another show.  Light refreshments will be available. 

The charity raffle prizes include a quilt, a sewing machine and a hamper with the profit being donated to the local charity, Hope in a Suitcase.

For more information, please contact our Quilt Show Coordinator, Faye on 0418716639 or visit our Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/groups/612588858884225/or email Diane at dysyblue@outlook.com

4Paws Animal Rescue ‘Santa Paws in the Park’ is back on Sunday 27 July, 10 am to 2 pm at Double Bay Park, Kawana Island.

This FREE family friendly event brings together animal lovers for a day of laughs, food, competitions, prizes and tail wags!

Have a photo with Santa, enjoy some food, browse the stalls or just sit and enjoy the festivities.

Bring your best ‘fur’ friend and join in the fun!

Rides are open from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Bush Dance with The Smashing Bumpkins starts at 5:00pm

Rides: Sky Flyer ~ Cobra ~ Merry-Go-Round ~ Inflatable Warrior Obstacle Course ~ Super Sizzler ~ Giant Slide

Ride bands: $25 each | $60 for three (Minimum height 130 cm) | $10 each (Height under 130 cm)

Stalls – Woodfired pizza, Crepes, Fairy floss, Hot chips and drinks, Curries and hot pies, BBQ, Showbags, Lucky dip, Cupcakes and slices, Green smoothies and soups, Sourdough, Coffee cart, Pipecleaner flower stall, Pre-loved clothes, Lucky socks, Cake stall, Plant and hair accessories, Photobooth, Sodas, Flowers and beads friendship bracelets