Discover Culinary Delights on the Sunshine Coast: A Food Lover's Guide to 2024 Festivals
Creative Tours have carefully curated a range of authentic local foodie experiences for this some amazing food festivals in 2024. Read on for more information
Attention food enthusiasts! If you’re eager to explore new flavours and indulge in gourmet experiences, mark your calendars for a tantalizing journey through the Sunshine Coast’s premier food festivals in 2024. The region, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant food scene, is hosting three major culinary events that promise to delight your senses: GourMay, Noosa Eat & Drink, and The Curated Plate. Here’s your ultimate guide to making the most of these gastronomic gatherings.
Kicking off the food festival season, GourMay offers a unique blend of local and artisanal foods set against the scenic backdrop of the beautiful Mary Valley. This year, Creative Tours has put together a festival exclusive “Mary Valley Rattler & Food Experience.” Imagine savouring local produce aboard a historic train as it winds through the picturesque Mary Valley. Followed by a visit to two local farms in the region, it’s a perfect opportunity for food lovers to enjoy a taste of local heritage along with delicious fare.
Thursday 9 May – Mary Valley Rattler & Food Experience – Book tickets HERE
Don’t miss these other tasty GourMay events
Friday 3 May – Dingo Creek Vintners Lunch https://www.dingocreek.com.au/reservations
Thursday 16 May – “The 100 Foot Journey” https://www.stickytickets.com.au/L5YE4
After a few years hiatus, the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival is
back! Prepare yourself for a range of events featuring celebrity chefs, fine food and drinks.
Creative Tours have partnered up with 2 of the region best distilleries to create GINTastic Noosa & Pomona! A highlight of the Noosa Eat & Drink festival, this experience is a paradise for gin aficionados and gourmet enthusiasts alike. Participants will have the opportunity to explore Seabourne
Distillery for a private tour and tastings, followed by lunch and drinks at Pomona Distilling Co. The event combines the laid-back atmosphere of Noosa with innovative food and drink experiences, making it a must-visit for those who
cherish fine spirits and good company.
Saturday 1 June – GINtastic Noosa – BOOK HERE
Don’t miss…
Thursday 30 May – Brews & Beef: The Ultimate Wagyu & Lager Experience with Heads of Noosa – https://noosaeatdrink.com.au/schedule/heads-of-noosa
Friday 31 May – Season Restaurant x Shaw + Smith Lunch – https://noosaeatdrink.com.au/schedule/season-restaurant-x-shaw-smith-lunch
Rounding out the festival season is The Curated Plate, a
tantalizing 10-day food extravaganza showcasing the finest offerings of the Sunshine Coast – from its abundant local producers and top-notch restaurants to its breathtaking natural wonders stretching from the sea to the hinterland.
Creative Tours is back again with its hugely popular celebration of seafood that offers a “Trawler to Table” experience. This immersive event includes a river cruise, visit to local fish markets, and a fine dining experience that highlights the freshest catches. It’s not just a meal; it’s an educational journey that connects diners with the source of their food, emphasizing sustainability and local seafood’s rich flavours.
Thursday 1 August – Trawler to Table – BOOK HERE
Don’t miss….
Friday 26 July – Smoke & Charcoal BBQ Under the Stars! https://thecuratedplate.com.au/event/24717967-a/smoke-charcoal-bbq-under-the-stars
Each festival not only showcases exquisite food and drink but also features live cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, interactive workshops, and opportunities to meet the makers. Set in some of the most picturesque locations on the Sunshine Coast, these events offer more than just food—they provide a platform for culinary creativity and cultural appreciation.
Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious traveller looking to try something new, the Sunshine Coast’s food festivals in 2024 promise an exciting and delicious adventure. Check out the event websites for more listings and prepare to dive into a world of unique flavours. Bring your appetite and join Creative Tours for an unforgettable culinary journey!
A very enjoyable day. Lovely to be driven around to some great breweries and distilleries and seeing some places on the Sunny Coast that I wouldn’t otherwise have gone to
Simone KayeOur tour guide Dave is the best! We had so many great beers and the venue were beautiful!
monica coppardExcellent service from Jamie. Creative Tours went above and beyond to hire another vehicle to fit our group of 16 pax. This kept the group together and made a... read more
Berrick BarnesThe go to food and wine tour for Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Great assistance in answering questions about the day and helping with planning. Amazing day, great operators.
Ben WoodmanWe had an amazing tour with Josh from Creative Tours, showcasing some of the best of the Sunshine Coast to our visiting family from interstate. Josh planned a fantastic itinerary,... read more
Jenn Bennett-HullinSpent a great day on tour with Craig our friendly and informative host. The Boiling Pot was our favorite stop of the lot with the others not far behind. Overall... read more
AaronHad a great day! Our guide Josh was fun and tailored our day to what we wanted. The wineries and breweries were all hidden gems to visit! The drinks and... read more
Erica ColemanLove it Matt is the best your guide and driver
Jasmine Johnson FraserIncredible day with fun and knowledgeable tour guide, Craig. We sampled indigenous foods, picnicked at Glass House Mountain and ended with gin and rum tasting at Sunshine Brothers. And don’t... read more
Beth GuestA lovely day, with good food, good people, good fun. Kim the guide / driver went out of her way to ensure we were well looked after.
Patricia BeresfordWe had a fantastic time on the "brewery tours at dark" our tour guide (Jeremy) was full of knowledge about each brewery we went to and even was able to... read more
Divaan IrelandWhat an amazing day ! The service and guide Deb were sensational, nothing was too much trouble. I highly recommend using Creative Tours and look forward to planning... read more
Kerryn GearSuch an amazing tour, Josh was a great tour guide and took us to some great places! The first winery gave us a big menu but was a bit restrictive... read more
Tara WilliamsWe had a great time on the hinterland cheese and wine tour! Our tour guide, Jamie, was helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was well curated and there was something... read more
Erin CoxAmazing experience from the creative tours gang! Great crew on board and awesome behind the scenes tour.
Ben YoungThe Noosa Brewery tour was outstanding! Zoe was a wonderful guide, very knowledgable and flexible with pick-up and drop-off locations. Great selection of breweries, with Boiling Pot being a huge... read more
Craig WilliamsIt was a wonderful experience. Creg was a good host, we enjoyed the evening very much. A highly recommended tour.
Denisse Alvarez LedezmaWe would like to commend Heidi on an amazing job with us yesterday, we truly had the best time.
Charmaine BakerJamie phoned on the morning of our tour to confirm pickup arrangements and to provide his contact details. Picked up on time. Mini van cool, clean and comfortable. Two younger... read more
Maree MacfarlaneI was part of the bucks party . And certainly a very relaxing day with the boys . Matt’s friendly- very energetic and keeps the vibes up for the tour . Recommended... read more
Derek ChanA fabulous day out for Mother's day. Deb was very knowledgeable and a great host. Thanks Deb and Josh. We highly recommend this company for tours on the coast.
Rhona DunnJosh led our tour of the Sunshine Coast and he was a great guide with lots of local knowledge and good fun along the way. Each place we visited we... read more
Maddie GrieveTotal VIP experience. This was our first time wine tasting and our guide, Deb, as well as the staff at the locations we visited were so friendly and informative. It... read more
Alexis RosenederWe organised a private tour recently for 4 of us as part of a team meeting. We had a great afternoon/evening and would recommend it.
Kylie ChandlerHeidi was a fantastic tour host. She was knowledgable, a great driver and happily tweaked the tour to suit the groups needs. We thoroughly enjoyed every stop. Phoebe was brilliant to... read more
Megan Kingston-BurkeGreat day. Marek was as good as you could get. Friendly, funny and knew his job. Thanks for the day Marek.
Bruce BaldwinIs a great way to explore some of the breweries around Noosa and the included lunch was great.
Marcus JewellWe had our staff Christmas Party with Creative Tours this past weekend. We all had a fantastic time and can't recommend the tours highly enough. Deb was our Tour Guide for the... read more
Kelly BamptonVery good brewery tour! I don’t drink beer but they had gone with others that did. They accommodated so that I could still enjoy my time with other drinks! 10/10... read more
Amy LebedewThe best winery tour I’ve ever been on. Zoe was so helpful and a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend going on this tour. Huge success.
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