Shows, Rodeos Fairs & Festivals: What's On in the hinterland
May 6 Saturday: RAY WHITE NAMBOUR RODEO comes to Nambour Showgrounds at 5pm, with entertainment, food, and family fun. Tickets available on www.stickytickets.com.au.
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April 22 - May 13: ART EXHIBITION by Sandy Van Herberghen at Hidden Gallery in Dulong. Gallery open Thursday-Saturday 11am-4pm or by appointment. Phone 5476 3999 or visit www.hiddengallery.com.au.
April 26 to May 17: Free BREAST CANCER SCREENING for women aged 40 and over at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Appointments from 7.30am. Call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au.
April 26-28: Last days to see The SUNSHINE COAT PROJECT exhibition by Ketakii Jewson-Brown and Shaye Hardisty at The Old Ambulance Station in Nambour.
April 27: NAMBOUR TOWN MARKETS return to Lowe and Short Streets, Nambour. Every Thursday 8am-2pm, featuring fresh food, handmade wares and vintage bric-a-brac. Contact Wayne on 0409 115 283 for stall inquiries.
April 28: NAMBOUR FORECOURT LIVE! Free family-friendly event with live music, workshops, and food trucks. Featuring Matilda Malone, Alys Ffion, and At Dusk. Corner of Currie and Bury Streets, Nambour.
April 28 - May 1: MALENY ARTS AND CRAFTS GROUP AUTUMN FAIR at the Maleny Community Centre. Open Friday & Sunday 9am-4pm, Monday 9am-2pm.
April 29: Arioso Chamber Ensemble presents joyous BAROQUE MUSIC with viola da gamba player Shannon Scheltema at Eudlo Hall, 2.30pm. Tickets available online or cash at the door. Visit www.ariosochamberensemble.com for more info.
April 29-30: Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts AUTUMN FAIR at Montville Village Hall, 9am start. Handmade items for sale, raffles drawn, onsite café. Contact 5442 9495.
April 29 to May 1: MALENY WOOD EXPO, showcasing local and regional wood artisans, woodworking competitions, exhibitions, workshops, and children’s activities. Held at Maleny Showground, visit malenywoodexpo.com.
MAY:
May 3: Launch of HINTERLAND WELCOME BOOK. Hinterland Tourism member networking event at Flaxton Gardens to launch Welcome to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland coffee table book. Free, tickets via trybooking.com.
May 5: MORNING TEA FUNDRAISER for Queensland Farmers by Maleny Catholic Ladies Group featuring Flaunt Maleny and Imelda's on Maple. Contact Chris 0490 065 607.
May 6 Saturday: RAY WHITE NAMBOUR RODEO comes to Nambour Showgrounds at 5pm, with entertainment, food, and family fun. Tickets available on www.stickytickets.com.au.
May 6: SCREAM BIG BAND performs at Palmwoods Memorial Hall, playing Duke Ellington to Buble, Rock ‘n Roll, Waltz and Jive. Doors open 6pm, tickets $30. Contact screambigband@gmail.com or call 0434 675 529 for more details.
May 6: Join the fight for old-growth forests at Majestic Cinema Nambour with a special screening of eco-documentary 'THE GIANTS'. Tickets available at Humantix.
Sunday May 7: WCBA “WOOMBYE HAPPY DAYS” ‘50s & 60s themed event on at the Woombye School of Arts. Family-friendly event. Tickets: www.coolcatsrocknrollsunshinecoast.jimdo.com/social-nights-events/woombye-happy-days.
May 7: Fundraising COUNTRY MUSIC CONCERT featuring top quality guest artists at Yandina ACMA 'Hall of Fame' with T'Bird performing Rock ‘n Roll favorites. Contact 0449 181638 or 0409 588939 for bookings.
May 13: Folk-pop singer LUCY WISE performs at Eudlo Hall. Doors open 7 pm. Tickets at lucywise.com.au/shows.
May 13: TRAMFEST NAMBOUR, an 80s-themed community event, featuring music, food truck alley, and family fun activities. Held at Tramco Terminus, 28 Mill St, Nambour.
May 13-14: Sunshine Coast Choral Society presents “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA” at two locations, featuring loved opera arias and choruses. Tickets www.suncoastchoral.org.au/sunshine-coast-choral-society-performances/
May 19-26: Plan your hinterland OPEN STUDIOS journey at Yandina Historic House Art Gallery, browse artworks, get trail guides and enjoy refreshments. www.yandinahistorichouse.com.au.
May 26-28: KENILWORTH ARTSFEST, Kenilworth Public Hall. Silver Jubilee 25th ArtsFest.
May 28: COOLOOLABIN HALL COUNTRY MARKET DAY, 7am-4pm. Variety of stalls, food, drinks, live music. Fundraiser for hall maintenance. Eftpos available. Contact Neve 0400 750 673 or Dee 0459 207 453.
May 28: SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUNSHINE COAST GOLF EVENT at Palmer Coolum Golf Course & Resort. SOA golf chapters from SE QLD competing. Contact Golf Programs Australia Inc for details.
MARKETS
Nambour Town Markets return to Lowe and Short Streets, Nambour. Every Thursday 8am-2pm, featuring fresh food, handmade wares and vintage bric-a-brac. Contact Wayne on 0409 115 283 for stall inquiries.
• First Thursday of the month: Compass Institute mini-market. Fresh Produce, Food, Gifts and more in C-Square, Nambour from 9am.
• Every Saturday: Yandina Country Market from 6am to 12pm, North Street, Yandina.
• Every Saturday: Kenilworth Country Markets from 8am to 1:30pm at Kenilworth Town Park, Charles Street.
• Every Sunday: Maleny Art, Craft and Collectables Markets 8am to 2pm Maleny RSL.
• Second Saturday of the month: Montville Growers and Makers Market, 7am to 12 noon at the Village Hall. Enquires: Liz 0424 042 376 or Visit montvillevillageassociation.org.au.
• Yandina Second Saturday Handmade and Vintage Market from 8-noon every month at the Yandina School of Arts hall. Enquires: Lyn 0407 828 431.
• Third Saturday of the month: Witta Growers Markets, 7.30am-12noon, 50+ stalls, enquiries: wittamarket@gmail.com.
• Fourth Saturday of the month: Mapleton Country Markets at Mapleton Hall, 8am-12noon. Phone Paula 0419 726 603 or email countrymarket.mapleton@gmail.com.
• Nambour Rummagers Market Every Second Month, Sunday 9am to 1pm at Nambour Tram Co, 28 Mill Sreet, Nambour. Handmade, pre loved and vintage treasures. rummage@NambourTram.com.au