Come one, come all to the Mooloolaba festival of sun, sand and seafood

To celebrate the fresh new Mooloolaba Northern Parkland, the Esplanade is set to transform with oceans of free family-friendly fun on Saturday, November 5 from 10am–9pm.

Scrumptious seafood, sand sculptures, mermaids, live music and sea-inspired displays feature among the many highlights for the upcoming Mooloolaba Foreshore Festival.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said the festival would be a great way to celebrate the new award-winning public space.

“We’ve partnered with Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Mooloolaba Foreshore Festival, and we’re inviting the whole community to join us,” Cr Natoli said.

“Visitors can experience the new Northern Parkland and also sample delicious food and drinks along the Esplanade, enjoy free rides and face painting for the kids, discover incredible sand sculptures, artisan markets and live entertainment.

“There’s even a Mermaid Headquarters where you can meet a mermaid, and Neptune’s Garden Bar will provide refreshments, thanks to Diablo Co.”

Live music will feature plenty of local favourites including Sunny Coast Rude Boys, the soulful sounds of The Dawn Light, JaZZella, Sugarbag Blonde and Ella Mathison as well as a Britt pop anthem band Cool Britannia.

Circus Tribe

Ella Mathison

JaZZella

The Dawn Light

Sunny Coast Rude Boys

Cool Britania

Festival attendees are encouraged to catch public transport, cycle, scoot or walk to the event or conveniently park at the Mooloolaba Central ParknGo for $5 per day and accessible via Brisbane Road or Smith Street.

Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray said there was so much to see and do in Mooloolaba – and that the new parkland was already proving to be a real drawcard for families.

“Increasing and beautifying beachfront parkland along this iconic strip is expected to lure thousands of additional visitors to the area, providing an estimated $5.5 million* worth of extra expenditure in local businesses each year,” Cr O’Pray said.

“The feedback on the $16 million Stage One Northern Parkland has been really positive and as plans progress for further upgrades along this beach front, it is really important that we continually support local businesses.”

Stay up-to-date by following the Mooloolaba Foreshore Festival on Facebook or visit the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation project webpage at sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

This Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project - Stage 1 Northern Parklands was developed with the support of the Queensland Government’s Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package in association with Sunshine Coast Council.

Road and Car Park Closures:
Saturday November 5, 2022, 6am to midnight

Southbound lane of Mooloolaba Esplanade, opposite the Venning Street intersection.

• Mooloolaba Esplanade (lower) including Beach Terrace Carpark
• Mooloolaba Esplanade both directions between Venning street intersection and Brisbane Road roundabout.
• Two car parks on Mooloolaba Esplanade (road) side of Beach Terrace will be closed off on Friday, November 4 for the delivery and placement of one skip bin.

Alternative parking at Mooloolaba Central ParknGo – spend $30 or more in Mooloolaba to receive validation (free) parking, otherwise $5 cap on all-day parking.

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