Sunshine Coast Winter Carnival

The Sunshine Coast Winter Carnival is a popular two-week-long lawn bowling event held yearly in various regional destinations.

Each year, thousands of seasoned and avid lawn bowlers, locally and from abroad, compete in a fun and friendly environment while spending their downtime enjoying the best of what the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Sunshine Coast Winter Carnival, 2025 Dates, Clubs, Locations, Prices, Qld

Several coast cities host thrilling bowling events. These include Tewantin, Nambour, Buderim, Maroochydore, Pelican Waters, Caloundra, and Mooloolaba. Matches in different categories are planned in each of these towns yearly, such as the Men’s Prestige Fours, Mixed Fours, Ladies Fiesta, Open Fours, and much more. There’s exciting prize money that awaits the winners of each of them, so gather your mates and family to take on an enjoyable lawn bowling event.

The Sunshine Coast Winter Festival is a great way to gather and celebrate the sport of lawn bowling. It started in London in the 13th century when stone bowls were used as weapons, though the game’s exact origins remain unclear. The oldest bowling facility is in London, built in 1299. Centuries later, the sport went to Australia, where it grew tremendously in popularity and in other countries worldwide. The sport has a massive fan base, especially in Australia.

A trip to the Coast for the festival is a terrific opportunity to soak in beautiful sights, go on adventures, eat, and drink fantastic delights. Explore the stunning hinterland between matches or after the festival, home to the majestic Glass House Mountains, lush rainforests, and spectacular lookouts. Take time to get to know the world-class towns of Maroochydore, Kawana Waters, Coolum Beach, Caloundra, and Nambour, among many others and indulge in the food, drink, and shopping.

With so much to do and see during the Sunshine Coast Winter Carnival, this is a lawn bowling event you shouldn’t miss!