No matter what time of year you're visiting the Sunshine Coast there's sure to be an event that appeals. Food and wine is a popular theme, with plenty grown and produced in the region. Sporting events are on every week. Local arts and music events often have a strong local flavour, and you can also catch the best international acts in world-class venues.

Noosa Mardi Gras Recovery Week

March. The annual Noosa Mardi Gras Recovery Party is a week- long celebration following the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Noosa Festival of Surfing

March. The Global Surf Industries Noosa Festival of Surfing, presented by Golden Breed, is said to be one of the world's most enjoyable surf events.

Noosa Triathlon

March. Approaching its seventeenth year the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival is an annual three-day celebration of multi-sport events, hospitality, entertainment and lifestyle products, all supporting Australia's second largest triathlon event.

Dingo Creek Wine Jazz and Blues Festival

April. The Dingo Creek Wine, Jazz and Blues festival in it's sixth year is an iconic two day event held at the Dingo Creek Vineyard in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Australian National Dragon Boat Racing Championships

April. The Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) National Championships are the culmination of what national dragon boat paddlers have been training towards since the start of the season.

Noosa Mayfiesta

1st – 31st May. It's the secret locals have always known - Noosa in May is simply spectacular and what better way to experience it than when Noosa goes on sale during the annual Mayfiesta.

Settlers Cove Noosa Food and Wine Festival

May. An influential line-up of leading chefs, iconic winemakers, leading food and wine media, restaurateurs and serious foodies converge on the magical setting of Noosa to taste, talk, debate, dine and indulge for the Settler's Cove Noosa food and wine festival.

Rally Queensland

May. Rally Queensland is the Australian round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship, the Queensland round of the Australian Rally Championship, and a round of the Queensland Rally Championship.

Ladies Oaks Day

29th May. The Hot 91/Sunshine Coast Daily Ladies Oaks Day is fast becoming the most popular day at the races, especially for the ladies.

Sunshine Coast Regional Winter Bowls Carnival

10th June – 6th August. The Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival is in its 47th Year.

Gympie Stampede

12th – 14th June. The Gympie Stampede is three days of traditional country music starting on June 12 at 1.00pm.

The Noosa Long weekend Festival

19th – 28th June. Welcome to The Noosa Long weekend, a 10 day festival of theatre, literature, music, dance, film, visual arts, cuisine and barrier-breaking forums - in one of Australia's most enviable destinations: Noosa Heads, Queensland.

Caloundra Cup Carnival

27th – 28th June. The Caloundra Cup Carnival is the Sunshine Coast Turf Club's major racing event for the year.

Mitsubishi Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic

17th – 25th July. The Mitsubishi Rainbow Beach Family Fishing Classic is a fishing tournament that is open to all ages and gender, which are new or experienced at fishing, and for those who want to enjoy the experience of watching and participating in all the other activities.

Bindi Irwins Eleventh Birthday – Australia Zoo

24th July. Crikey! You can party with Australia Zoo's wild child as the pint-sized wild life warrior turns 11! That's right - it's Bindi's Birthday, and she wants all kids to go to the zoo for free (kids aged up to 14 years accompanied by an adult will receive free entry into Australia Zoo on 24 July) to party with her! There will be more activities at the zoo than you can poke a stick at.

Queensland Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship

13th – 15th September. The Queensland Men's Mid Amateur Championship is held annually during September and will be played over 54 holes of stroke play - 18 holes on each of three days play at the challenging Greg Norman designed Club Pelican Golf Club.

Coolum Kite Festival

3rd - 4th October. Founded in 2000 and still going strong! The 2009 Coolum Kite Festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.
The Coolum Kite Festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display including some massive character and theme based kites.

Caloundra Music Festival

23rd – 25th October. The third annual Caloundra Music Festival will be held over the weekend of 23 to 25 October.

Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival

28th October – 1st November. The Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival is an event steeped in rich history and uniqueness not matched anywhere in the world.

Steve Irwin Day – Australia Zoo

15th November. Crikey! The countdown has begun for Steve Irwin Day, an international and annual day to celebrate the extraordinary life of the one and only Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin.

Holden Scramble Championship Final

27th – 30th November. The Holden Scramble Championship Final is the culminating event of a national tournament played across Australia and is a pinnacle event on the PGA calendar.