Festival brings Sunshine Coast debut to Nambour
A new two-day celebration of all things barbecue is coming to Nambour in 2027.
The Sunshine Coast's events calendar is set to get a smoky new flavour, with the popular Smoked Festival announcing its Sunshine Coast debut at the Nambour Showgrounds on 19-20 March 2027.
Presented by Smoked Festival organisers Jake Black and Capricorn Events, the two-day celebration of barbecue, live entertainment, craft brews and country-style action has already attracted thousands of visitors in Central Queensland and is now heading south for the first time.
Festival-goers can look forward to low-and-slow barbecue vendors, sanctioned cooking competitions, a beer festival, bull riding, live music, family entertainment and more.
The festival's signature low-and-slow barbecue experience will be complemented by pitmaster competitions sanctioned by the Steak Cook Off Association and the Australian BBQ Alliance, alongside demonstrations, trade exhibitors and plenty of opportunities for food lovers to sharpen their barbecue skills.
The Nambour Showgrounds is already home to one of the Sunshine Coast's most iconic events, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show, which attracts thousands of visitors each June. Adding Smoked Festival to the calendar further strengthens the venue's reputation as a destination for major events.
Sunshine Coast Division 10 Councillor David Law said the festival was a fantastic coup for Nambour.
"I'm absolutely thrilled that Capricorn Events has chosen Nambour Showgrounds as the home of its first Sunshine Coast Smoked Festival,” Cr Law said.
"We have an outstanding venue, a passionate local community and a central location that makes it easy for locals and visitors to come and experience everything our region has to offer.
"I have no doubt this festival will attract visitors from well beyond the Sunshine Coast and become a significant addition to our major events calendar - because it’s the Sunshine Coast, because it’s a fantastic event, delivering what people want - a new way of thinking about food, entertainment, lifestyle and breweries.
“All of those things make for a great weekend and people from across South East Queensland and even beyond will want to experience this.
“This is the beginning of what I hope will be a long and successful partnership, helping to put Nambour firmly on the map as one of Queensland's great regional event destinations."
With tickets now on sale, the new festival is expected to draw locals and visitors to experience a weekend of food, entertainment and community spirit in the heart of Nambour.
Event Details
Smoked Festival, Sunshine Coast
Dates: Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March 2027
Location: Nambour Showgrounds
