Get ready to hit the road to Noosa, where culinary delights meet coastal charm at the return of the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival. The picturesque seaside town transforms into a paradise for food and wine enthusiasts during this vibrant event. With an array of gastronomic experiences, foodie events, and live entertainment, all set against the stunning scenery of Noosa, the Festival promises a weekend filled with unforgettable moments. Let's take a journey on the best weekend itinerary crafted to immerse you in the flavours and excitement of the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival!
Get a head start on the festival weekend, with this traditional Italian-style long lunch at Locale Noosa, on Friday 31 May. Expect artisan cheeses, and premium local produce, served with a selection of Cloudy Bay's world class wines, all in collaboration with visiting chef Will Cowper, of Otto Brisbane.
Kick off the festival in the most stylish of ways, aboard the chic M.V. Catalina Noosa, at Friday evening's Catalina Pre-Launch Party. Sip sun-kissed spritzes and dance under that golden hour glow of sunset, before experiencing an epic kitchen collab takeover between renowned Canggu hotspot Mason, and Ben Williamson from award-winning Brisbane restaurant, Agnes.
You'll want to get in quickly to nab a ticket to the coveted beach events - there are a few tickets still available, but these are almost certain to sell out. Starting from Friday evening, and rounding out the festival on the Sunday afternoon, find a line-up of top-notch beachfront events, under the festival teepees on the sand of Noosa Main Beach.
One of the very best experiences of the weekend, the Festival Village draws together some of Australia's best wine makers, craft breweries, and boutique distilleries, alongside regional artisan producers and some of the country's best chef's. You can enjoy all of this, plus a rotation of non-stop foodie demonstrations, and live music, with festival atmosphere across Saturday and Sunday, at the Festival Village in the Noosa Woods.
Step aboard the chic M.V Catalina, a floating beach club and set sail on the Noosa River. Knock back a few midday margaritas, and sun-kissed spritzes, and dance under the Sunday sun at this lunch collaboration with local favourite, Mexican restaurant Bandita, curated by chef and owner Jason Jones, promising Bandita's mouth-watering wood-fired Mexican alongside some trademark Catalina good times.
