The Curated Plate
Highlights
- Savour local produce at unique events across the Sunshine Coast Biosphere, enhancing your culinary experience.
- Explore fine dining, farm feasts, and beachside bites, immersing yourself in diverse flavours and settings.
- Join the Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival and Mooloolaba Seafood Market Day for unforgettable culinary delights.
- Navigate transport and discover accommodation options with coastal views, ensuring a seamless visit to this vibrant festival.
This is a 10-day celebration of local produce, talented chefs, and unforgettable culinary experiences set against the stunning backdrop of the Sunshine Coast.
They couldn’t settle on just one location like most food festivals – the offerings are held right across our Sunshine Coast Biosphere in a variety of setting instead of within a festival hub.
The program offers unique events from fine dining to farm feasts and beachside bites.
2025 Highlights were:
Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival
Mooloolaba Seafood Market Day
Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry Twilight Markets
Picnic on Kings featuring Bluey
When planning your visit to the Sunshine Coast for The Curated Plate there is a helpful guide to navigating transport options when you arrive on their shores, discover great accommodation options with Coastal views and hidden Hinterland gems. Check out our website.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
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