The Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest has been held for over 50 years.
October each year many events are held to celebrate Pinefest in this wonderful community.
Each year, the theme for Pinefest changes. What will it be in 2025?
2024 – Wild Wild West Pinefest
2023 – Surfin’ Safari
2022 – Back to the 70’s
Wreck Point – Yeppoon
BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DECORATING
In the lead-up to Pinefest, many businesses craft creative displays following the theme for the year.
ART EXHIBITION
The Creative Generation Excellence in Visual Arts Regional Exhibition – Hosted at the Emu Park Art Gallery- Exhibition usually runs in the lead up to Pinefest. This is a great opportunity to see the local talent.
Gala Event
Usually the Friday ahead of the weekend events, Pinefest moves into full swing with the annual feature gala event. Keep an eye and ear out for what is ahead in 2025.
BEACHFRONT MARKETS AND ENTERTAINMENT
On the Saturday of Pinefest, right on the beach front, stall holders showcase and retail their diverse creations. The markets usually run between 11.30 am to 8.00 pm.
MARKETS
The markets have proven to be popular and sites book out well in advance. For more information on the markets, please contact markets@yeppoonlions.com.au. Please note that expressing interest does not guarantee a place as a stall holder.
STREET PARADE
One of the main feature events is the annual street parade. The street parade is a showcase of creativity following the annual theme. Vehicles big and small, powered and human powered…
Entrance to the street parade is free
The parade usually runs along the main street (James Street) from 3pm to 4pm with no registration form or fee, simply join the fun! Floats are requested to marshal at the western end of James St from 2pm with judging from 2.15pm.
Parade Categories include
- Grand Champion
- Champion Theme
- Champion Business
- Champion Most Colourful
- Champion School, Club or Community Group
- Champion Most Comical
This is a no trace event, which requires all participants to take home, all items.
Safety measures:
Parade entry conditions include that no missiles of any kind are thrown such as flour and water bombs. All elements of your float must be secured to reduce risk of items flying away/impact on the environment. Water jets of any kind may not be sprayed at crowds along the parade route. All parade items to keep moving at a minimum of 3 km per hour. No semi-trailers are able to participate due to the turning circle.
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
The annual Fireworks Extravaganza is usually held around 7.30 pm off Yeppoon Main Beach. Tides can influence when the Fireworks will take place.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS WHO COME ON BOARD EACH YEAR AND SUPPORT PINEFEST.
A shout out to these sponsors from previous years
Livingstone Shire Council, Keppel Bay Sailing Club, Ray White Yeppon, JRT Group, Triple M radio,
Please support these businesses who support our community!
If you would like to come on board as a sponsor in 2025, please let us know. Sponsorship categories are;
Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze – sponsorship packages start from $550 through to $5500.
