The excitement is building as the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024 get sets to return Thursday 30 May to Sunday 2 June. Join us for beachside parties with culinary legends, gourmet dining experiences at some of Noosa's best venues, soaking up the sun at the exclusive Beach Club on Noosa Main Beach and enjoying celebrity cooking classes, sensational food, drinks and more as you explore the vibrant new Festival Village. With over 50 events across the four days, our top picks include:

Thursday 30 May: Catalina Pre-Launch Party Presented by Vodka Soda &.

Step aboard the M.V.Catalina on the Noosa River for the pre-launch party and enjoy a floating beach club aboard Noosa's largest and most iconic vessel. This event is the ultimate sunset soiree and a unique culinary takeover with a kitchen collaboration between renowned Bali hot spot, Mason by Ben Cross and award-winning Brisbane Restaurant Agnes by Ben Williamson. $195. Tickets include canapes and a selection of beverages.

Saturday 1 June: The Beach Club: Limited Tickets Available!

Get ready to soak up the sun and enjoy the ultimate beach party experience at The Beach Club.  The new look Beach Garden site will open to festival-goers with three sessions across the day, especially designed for small groups. Locale Noosa will provide Italian salumi grazing platters for each group with options to elevate your selection with fresh local seafood.Experience the ultimate comfort with lounge seating for a premium feel, gather around high tables or cafe seating ideal for groups of 4-7 people, or opt for a laid-back atmosphere with picnic rugs, providing an authentic Noosa Main Beach experience! Each session is limited to just 120 people, get in quick to book your space! Tickets priced from $110 per person.

Keep an eye out for the new release Beach Bar tickets this week, with tickets priced at $69.50, including four drinks, good vibes, and tunes spun by guest DJs, it's an event not to be missed.  

Sunday 2 June: The Minuty Beach Brunch: A Culinary Delight

Join renowned chefs George Calombaris and Sarah Todd for The Minuty Beach Brunch, a culinary collaboration featuring a mouth-watering menu paired with Minuty Rosè. Indulge in Cypriot grain salad, BBQ lamb neck skewers, BBQ Mooloolaba Prawn Souvlaki, and more, while enjoying a meet and greet with the chefs while soaking up Noosa Main Beach. $195.

Saturday 1 + Sunday 2 June: The Festival Village: The Ultimate Foodie Experience

The Festival Village is the heart of the Festival where you can explore pop-ups by international and local distilleries and brewers, indulge in delicious food, witness Celebrity Chef demonstrations, and explore the Producers Pavilion. Plus, enjoy a complimentary glass of Dal Zotto prosecco upon entry.

This year, the Festival Village returns to the Noosa Woods, offering a stunning setting at the end of Hastings Street with the picturesque backdrop of the Noosa River. Enjoy live entertainment by The Potbelleez and Bermuda Social as you sip your sundowners. Tickets are available for just $44.50 for a day pass or $69.50 for a weekend pass.

Saturday 1 June Main Stage Chefs include: Sergio Perera, Warren Mendes, Anna Polyviou, Luca Ciano, George Calombaris and a cooking competition which sees George and Warren team up against guest celebrities!

Sunday 2 June Main Stage Chefs include: Adriano Zumbo, Courtney Roulstonn, Matt Golinski, Khanh Ong, Gary Mehigan and Hayden Quinn.

Discover the Olsson's Salty Sessions across both days! These interactive sessions will feature a number of master chefs and mixologists who will be spilling their trade secrets in a series of intimate classes across the weekend including George Georgievski, the Lunchbox Dad, Anna Polyviou, Luca Ciano, Cameron Matthews, Warren Mendes, Richard Ousby, Carolyne Helmly, Seabourne Distillery, Jason Jones from Bandita and Sunshine & Sons.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.noosaeatdrink.com.au.

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