Eumundi Voice Issue 114, 3 April 2025

WHAT'S ON?

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

The 2025 Goomeri Pumpkin Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever!

The countdown begins with the Black and Orange Ball on 10 May at the Goomeri Hall of Memory and live band Route 33. The festival opens on 23 May with Wine and Cheese Under the Stars at Perrett St, Goomeri from 5.30pm, featuring wines from the South Burnett Wine Trail. Twilight markets will coincide with fireworks on the evening of 24 May. The street parade will take place at 10.35am on 25 May. The signature event – The Great Australian Pumpkin Roll – starts at 2pm at the top of Policeman’s Hill on 25 May. A $1,000 Lucky Spot prize await those who can get their pumpkin to the lucky spot at the end of the roll in one piece. Camping is available. Visit: goomeripumpkinfestival.com.

Coolum Art Expo

Over the Easter long weekend visit the Coolum Art Collective Expo at the Coolum Civic Centre. Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) Mayor Rosanna Natoli will officially open the expo on 19 April at 3pm, with the exhibition open from 9am5pm from 18-20 April, and 9am-3pm on 21 April. Visitors will find a diverse range of art and crafts produced by local Sunshine Coast artists which can be purchased. Entry is free. Visit: coolumartgroup.com.au.

Old Cooroovians

A team of seasoned footballers, including current and former Cooroora United Football Club players and Coolum Beach Walking Football players, competed recently in the Redlands Coast 7s as the 'Old Cooroovians'. Despite not playing together regularly, they reached the final and finished as runners-up. Their impressive performance exceeded expectations, and they enjoyed a fantastic time filled with laughs and drinks.

With more Masters tournaments on the horizon, if you're interested in dusting off your boots and reliving your glory days by playing Over-55 or Over-60 football get in touch with Donald at cooroovian@gmail.com.

Visit to Qld Art Gallery of Modern Art

U3A Noosa has planned a bus trip for 10 April to the Qld Art Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) in Brisbane to view the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. The free exhibition is always visually stunning and popular with art and craft lovers.

The tour departs at 8am from U3A Noosa with the return trip leaving QAGOMA at 2.30pm. The trip is open to both members and non-members but get in early as there is limited seats. Tickets are $38 and are available by booking at U3A Noosa reception at 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. U3A Noosa provides opportunities for members to share learning experiences in a wide range of areas of interest to pursue learning for fun and self-development. For further information about the trip and other activities offered by U3A Noosa visit: u3anoosa.com.au.