Buy Local Weekender set to bring the town alive
From left, Suzanne King from LDL Boutique, I am Nambour’s Rhonda Billett, Aaron Borg from Bad Habit Records and Tiarna Slater-Parsons from Uptown Hair look forward to the Buy Local Weekender.
Nambour is pulling out all the stops for its first-ever Buy Local Weekender on June 28–29, with a packed program of markets, music, food and fun across the CBD.
Organised by local business network I Am Nambour, the two-day event expands on the Sunshine Coast-wide Buy Local Day initiative, transforming it into a full weekend celebration of community connection and local shopping.
“There’s something for everyone – foodies, shoppers, music lovers and families,” said organiser Rhonda Billett.
“It’s all about showcasing Nambour’s charm and encouraging locals to explore and support their favourite small businesses.”
Saturday will see Queen Street come alive with a precinct-wide footpath trading day, including the grand openings of LDL Boutique and the new Rogues Gallery. Free art activities, buskers, market stalls, giveaways and street eats from Jampa’s are all on the menu.
Currie Street and the leafy Lowe Street precinct will join in with special deals, street-side displays and old-school charm.
“We’re creating a buzzing, street-market vibe,” said Ms Billett.
Sunday shifts the focus to Nambour’s creative side, with two “Mega” markets at the Old Ambulance Station and Library Forecourt from 9am, featuring everything from handmade crafts to collectables, plants and vintage fashion.
Live music kicks off from 12.30pm at the Old Ambo Ramp Stage (presented by Queens of the Pit) and continues at the Black Box Theatre with an all-ages event hosted by Anti Vision. Additional acts will be performing in venues around Ann Street.
Footpath trading continues on Sunday with traders spilling onto the streets, offering specials and local charm.
“Bring your market bag and your appetite,” said Ms Billett. “This is Nambour at its most vibrant.”
For updates and business listings visit www.iamnambour.com.au or www.buylocalsunshinecoast.com.au/buy-local-day.
SATURDAY 28 JUNE: Footpath Trading & Street Festivities
Queen Street Precinct:
• Grand Opening: LDL Boutique – Style & Sip event with prizes
• Grand Opening: Rogues Gallery – Art gallery viewing & free art activities all day
• Jampa’s Street Food
• Live busking & street entertainment
• Market-style stalls
• Shop local giveaways
Currie Street
• From Shop 1 through to Shop 147 – enjoy a street-long celebration!
• Footpath trading from your favourite vintage and specialty retailers
• Great coffee, food, drinks & local specials
Lowe St / Ann St Precinct
• Wander the leafy precinct & support local gems
• Coffee, food, drinks, deals and good vibes
SUNDAY 29 JUNE: Mega Markey Day + Live Music
Two Big Markets
• Nambour Old Ambulance Station (Cnr Howard & William St) – From 9am
(Hosted by Bad Habit Records & Collectables)
• Nambour Library Forecourt (Cnr Currie & Bury St) – 9am–12pm. Handmade, homegrown, jewellery, records, vintage, preloved & more!
Live Music from 12:30pm
• Old Ambulance Ramp Stage: Presented by Queens of the Pit.
• Black Box Theatre: All-ages event presented by Anti Vision (Tickets for both via humantix.com).
• Plus ongoing footpath trading across the CBD.
Enjoy two big days of shopping, markets, live music, art, food and fun as Nambour celebrates everything local. Grab your market basket and support your favourite local businesses in Nambour. Visit www.iamnambour.