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Tastes of the Coast

A week of food, wine, taste, entertainment, indulgence and more.

Feature Event

Tastes of the Sunshine Coast

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July

Sunshine Coast Function Centre, 19 West Tce Caloundra

Masterclass
Saturday 5th July

Charity Dinner
Energex Community Rescue Helicopters
Friday 11th July

    Exhibitors include food, wine, beer, other beverages, condiments, tourism and more

Cooking Schools

Jimmy Barnes
Tuesday 8th July

Giant Fresh Food Market
Friday 11th July

The Great Beach BBQ
Saturday 12th July

Long Lunch
Sunday 13th July

 Food & Wine Festival

on the Sunshine Coast

Win a dinner for two at the 'Dine with the Stars Dinner'.

One couple have the opportunity to attend this event on us. The prize includes limousine transfers to Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters, Dinner for two at 'Dine with the Stars' and sit with one of our 'Stars', one nights luxury accommodation in Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort and Spa in a Deluxe Queen Spa Suite, breakfast and round of Golf for two at the Pelican Waters Golf Course, including buggy and green fees.

(Conditions apply. Transfers will only apply for visitors or residents on the Sunshine Coast only and will not include air fares)

Valued at $950.00

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'Tastes of the Sunshine Coast' - A Wine & Food Festival

Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th July 2008

The Sunshine Coast is the perfect mix of coast and country and the ideal place to relax and unwind. The Sunshine Coast wine and food  region is one of the most diverse and fastest growing regions in Queensland, encompassing vineyards, farms and restaurants situated throughout the coast including  Maleny, Caloundra, Montville, Noosa, Mooloolaba, Kawana, Blackall Range, Kenilworth, Traveston, Yandina, Cooroy, Noosa areas through to the milder climates in the valleys near the coast.

Our wines and food are testament to the passion of our producers. Food brings much pleasure, and learning to get the most from it is the perfect way to de-stress.

WHAT'S HAPPENING - At the 'Tastes of the Sunshine Coast'
A Food & Wine Festival

Tastes of the Sunshine Coast -Taste the Coast in Caloundra- Sunshine Coast Function Centre - Caloundra RSL 19 West Tce Calundra - Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July - 9.30am - 4.30pm - Over 50 food and wine companies including restaurants, tasty treats and condiments; will be in one place for two days. Taste what they have to offer. Sunshine Coast Function Centre, West Tce Caloundra. Be entertained by Celebrity Chefs, Check out the Celebrity Cook Off, Listen the Wine specialists discuss what wine goes with what food. Each person who purchases TASTE TICKETS receives a souvenir glass. There's lots more. Entry $15 Which includes a two day pass and access to all stage events. Taste tickets start from $20 which includes entry and taste tickets. Purchase your taste tickets now. Download form for taste tickets

Other Special guests.. Phippsy

Masterclass - Saturday 5th July -5.30pm - 7.00pm $35pp - Sunshine Coast Function Centre - Booking Essential. Master Winemaker Peter Scudamore-Smith, offers an overview and tasting of wines while discussing vineyards in the Queensland region. Peter has been making wines for many years. The Masterclass will be a comparison of six red and six white wines from the wine regions in Queensland. The winemaker will point out the subtle differences which are characteristic of the regions. 6 Canapés to match the wines will be served. Go to the masterclass page for more information

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July - Open Cockpit Weekend - Queensland Air Museum

Degustation Dinner - Thursday 10th July - Tides Waterfront Restaurant. Go to the Events page for more information. Bulcock St Caloundra.

Wine & Dine with the Stars - Friday 11th July- A Gala charity dinner to raise funds for Energex Community Rescue Helicopters will be held at the Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort and Spa with a sensational theme 'Las Vegas' . The event will be the backdrop for the charity dinner to raise funds for Energex Community Rescue Helicopters.  Learn from the Sommelier and Executive Chef why the Wines and meals were chosen for this magnificent dinner. Have the opportunity to meet some celebrities. Your night out will include a three course meal and beverages, silent auction, entertainment and some surprises. Win a dinner for two at the 'Dine with the Stars Dinner'. Go to the Dine with the Stars to find out how. $150 pp or $1,250 per table of 10.

Carlotta Celebrating 40 years in the business, Carlotta is an icon of the Australian Cabaret Entertainment Industry. Carlotta began her career in the 1960’s as one of the original members of the internationally renowned “LES GIRLS” in Sydney’s King Cross. Carlotta is the inspiration behind the motion picture ‘PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT” and the musical and has appeared in numerous television productions during her 40 year career.

Restaurant Shuffle - Monday 7th to Friday 11th July- Where Will I go For Lunch Today or dinner today? Restaurants in Caloundra will showcase their best with a special offer.  More information on the Restaurant Shuffle Page including a full list of participating restaurants.

Cooking Classes - Monday 7th to Friday 11th July- Learn from the experts how to create some magnificent meals. Go to Cooking School page for a list of participating restaurants.

Sunshine Wine Trail -Tuesday 8th July - Spend an afternoon enjoying the beautiful Sunshine Coast countryside, exploring the wineries. Journey across the ridge of the picturesque Blackall Range. Over the last 10 years the development of wineries and cellar doors on the Sunshine Coast has flourished. Go to the Wine Trail page for more information

Jimmy Barnes - The Man, the Legend, Tuesday 8th July - Live in Concert at  the Sunshine Coast Function Centre. Book at the Caloundra RSL or go to www.caloundrarsl.com.au or  the events page

Caloundra Regional Art Gallery -Wednesday 9th July - Sunday 17th August - Myth to Modern: Bronzes from the Queensland Art Gallery Collection - A Queensland Art Gallery travelling exhibition

Music in Paint - Rosemary Almberg explores the similarities between composing music and abstract painting by translating sound into a form of visual expression.

More information available on the Regional Art Gallery page

Giant FRESH FOOD Market- Friday 11th July - Join us at Kings Beach from 2.00pm through to 8.30pm. Lots of fresh produce including dairy, seafood, vegetables, fruit, confectionary, dried goods and wholegrain, native foods, organic produce, poultry and even your favourite products including craft and more. And there will be entertainment for the children.  Go to the Events Page for more information.

The Great Beach Aussie BBQ -Saturday 12th July - 10.00am to 4.00pm. Join us in Lions Park Caloundra for a BBQ, Cricket, touch footie and entertainment. The kids will have free entertainment. Taste a range of BBQ flavours from outback cooking, the best ever Aussie Burger, salads and more. Come in your best BBQ gear for the chance to win a prize. Go to the Aussie BBQ page for more details

The Long Lunch at The Ginger Factory or East Bank Lake Kawana - Sunday 13th July @ 12.30pm

The lush gardens at the Ginger Factory will be the backdrop for the Festival's Long Lunch.  Diners can enjoy a three course meal prepared by the Sunshine Coast's award winning Chef Andrew Strange, wine supplied by O'Rielly's winery,  entertainment and lots of great company.

Or by the Lake at East Bank Lake Kawana. Divine dining will be prepared by Patrick Andre from Chez Andre and Cream Catering and wines supplied by Jimbour Wines. Enjoy the sounds of the waves, the sand under your feet, music by The Sweet Souls and enjoy a magnificent three course meal including beverages and lots of fun people and conversation.

Tickets $99.00 each including three course meal, wine & beverages and entertainment. Courtesy buses can be organised on request. For more information go to The Long Lunch page. Booking Form

$1.00 will be given directly to Energex Community Rescue for every paying visitor to Tastes of the Sunshine Coast Festival

Listen to Hot 91 on the lead up to the event for some great prizes and free taste plate packages

Contact Dynamique on 07 5493 5033 or 0424 158 024 or Email admin@dynamique.com.au for more information