The highly anticipated Noosa Eat & Drink Festival is set to make a triumphant return in 2024 and Tourism Noosa is thrilled to announce the festival’s comeback, scheduled to take place from Thursday 30 May to Sunday 2 June.
Renowned for its delectable experiences and vibrant atmosphere, 2024 will see the return of signature events such as breathtaking beachfront festivities, tantalising restaurant events featuring the region’s most well-known establishments, and the lively Festival Village.
The festival, which regularly attracts over 10,000 visitors to region, also provides a welcome boost to the local economy during the quieter winter months.
Tourism Noosa’s chief executive officer Sharon Raguse commented on the return of the festival and the significance to the region.
“The Noosa Eat & Drink Festival is more than just a gastronomic event. It’s an opportunity to showcase the remarkable talents of our chefs, the exceptional quality of our local produce, and the unique charm of Noosa as a culinary destination,“ she said.
The heart of the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival lies in the Festival Village, a weekend-long celebration nestled in the picturesque Noosa Woods reserve at the Western end of Hastings St. This is where you’ll find Noosa’s latest and greatest restaurants, your favourite drinks, world-class chefs on the main stage, artisan producers, interactive masterclasses, and a curated VIP experience.
The Festival Village will be open from 11am on Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June. Ticketholders can indulge in their favourite sips from around Australia and across the world as they meander between wineries, with a complimentary drink and festival glass on arrival. Leading international brands will also be featured alongside some of Noosa’s best craft brewers and distillers.
The 2024 festival promises an extraordinary line-up of live cooking demonstrations by visiting chefs on the main stage, daily from 11am until 4pm. Each day will also feature a Celebrity Cooking Competition at 4pm, with special guests putting their cooking skills to the test.
An epic roster of performers, including DJs and bands, will keep the energy high from early afternoon through to dusk on the main stage. Guest DJs will also be playing around the Village throughout the day.
Interactive masterclasses in 2024 will offer a hands-on experience. Master chefs, winemakers, and mixologists will share their trade secrets in a series of intimate classes across the weekend. The Masterclass program will be released in February 2024, with tickets available upon program release.
For those seeking a more comfortable afternoon, the VIP Lounge promises an experience worth the wait. Catering, curated by the local favourite, Lanai Restaurant, will offer new menu items arriving every hour, from a raw bar in collaboration with leading NZ & Australian seafood suppliers, to local delights sourced from the finest artisan producers in the region. The drinks menu will feature a blend of leading international brands and some of Noosa’s best brewers and distillers.
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the return of the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival was terrific news for the visitor economy.
“We’ve made the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival a standout on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar to maximise the number of visitors travelling to Noosa and experiencing the region’s culinary credentials,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“It’s predicted more than 1500 interstate and international visitors will follow their tastebuds to Noosa’s Eat & Drink Festival and serve up more than $3 million for the local visitor economy.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival bouncing back from the pandemic in 2024 to toast Noosa’s great lifestyle and support good Queensland jobs for tourism operators and accommodation providers.”
Additional information regarding the event program and ticket sales for other events will be unveiled in the coming weeks. To be among the first to receive updates and exclusive announcements, we encourage enthusiasts to pre-register for tickets and subscribe to the festival newsletter.
Tickets for the Beach Events and new Long Lunch events will be released in November, then the much awaited Restaurant program will be released in the New Year.
For further information, visit noosaeatdrink.com.au
