Celebrating the coast's lifestyle with amazing vehicles, Sunshine Coast Artists, surfboards, music, food, kids activities, competitions, play area
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2026 Surf Show and Shine Dateclaimer
We're doing it again in September !!!
Thank you for your past support of our “Surf Show and Shine” event. We are going to host the event at Mooloolaba State School oval again on Sunday 27th September.
A few things we’ve improved on. The earlier date, which we expect to be a bit cooler, and we will finish slightly earlier to allow folks to get back to Brisbane etc. There will also be a lucky door prize.
We will still have “Best in show” judged by Cricks and our popular “peoples choice” award judged by the general public, with posters and voting boxes so the visitors to the show can read your VW story.
We’re also planning a strong line up of local musicians, street food, some markets, local artists and Kombi and surfer merchandise stalls.
We’re also inviting Beetles to join the Kombi’s in a seperate area in the oval, and of course we’re keeping the Kombi parade on the Saturday night, led off by the Cricks VW team.
If you are an early bird registrant you will receive a Kombi design T shirt as part of your early bird registration.
Your Favourite Family Day / Kombi show is coming in Sept 2026
Message from the Alex Rotary Club
Thank you for your interest in the Iconic Surf Show and Shine event on the Sunshine Coast.
Whether you are a sponsor bringing this event to life, or a visitor or local enjoying the last day of the school holidays, or a Kombi lover (who isn’t), today is all about enjoying what the coast has to offer.
This event is a celebration of the Sunshine Coast vibrant lifestyle, and designed to;
Promote healthy outdoor family fun
Showcase iconic beach vehicles and memories
Support Queensland communities “doing it tough”
Create happy memories for our visitors
Create partnerships with community minded businesses that share Rotary values of “making a difference”
We do this by collaborating with Mooloolaba State school to create a family friendly day out with a bit of something for everyone.
Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that it seeing a Kombi creates joy in the world?
So we love our iconic Kombi’s and what could be more Sunshine Coast than a Kombi with a surfboard on top?
And also with a new school year looming, what harm can it do a bit of distraction do to calm the nerves of the kids, mums and dads ?
Enjoy!
Alex Rotary Club
www.AlexRotary.com.au
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Previous participants in the Show will remember the amazing mural that International artist and our very own Sunshine Coast resident - Owen Cavanagh made “live” at a previous show at the “Old Council Caravan Park”.
Owen and his mate painted this during the show and generously donated the sale to our beneficiary that year - Salty Souls Legacy.
Julie Chizzoni and our very own Naomi are regulars at the show, where you can see amazing Sunshine Coast authentic artwork come together.
and this year we have a special treat thanks to our local MP and honorary Rotarian, Fiona Simpson.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
This year the kids activities are getting a makeover, with our mates from “Juiced Up Groms” providing the fun and games.
We’ll have more news on the Show’s progress over the next few weeks.
We've noticed that we have some newbies registering their babies this year so here's an explanation on how the "People's Choice" competition works..
As the regulars know, there will be 2 competitions this year.
Here’s how it works…
Once your registration is in, (either Kombi or Beetle) and you have a lot number, we'll contact you for a photo and a story. This is put on a stand in your site lot so folks can read about your “baby”.
There’s an example below. So it can be technical or just a nice story. Now, if the visitors like your “baby” they will put voting discs in your cup. Each visitor gets voting discs. They can give you all your discs or none.
The site with the most discs win.
How do I win "best in show" you ask? Well that's all down to Brownie. He knows everything about Beetles and Kombi’s. His decision is final. If you’ve got a spare hour or two he’ll tell you what he likes to see in a Kombi or Beetle.
One of the major prizes will be free 2 day hire of Amazing ID BUZZ
Go in the draw to win 2 days driving an ID BUZZ around the Sunshine Coast thanks to sponsor Crick’s Volkswagen Sunshine Coast.....
You MUST be present to win the prizes in the raffle
Stay tuned for more info on major prizes.
Previous Parade's have been a BLAST, so we're doing it again this year.
In previous years we've had 80 Kombi's in convoy up and down the coast. We think it was the largest Kombi parade ever held on the Sunshine Coast.
We'll be heading off from Mari St Car park around 6pm on Saturday night for an hour cruising around the Sunshine Coast sights.
So the folks at Cricks will chaperone the beautiful Kombi's around Alex Headland, Mooloolaba, Kawana, Maroochydore Cotton Tree and back to Alex Headland to show off these beauties to the rubber necks on the high rises on Saturday night.
Those taking part in parade will meet at Mari St Car park (There's talk of a BBQ before setting off) and the they will be given this map...just to make sure you don't get lost
This is how the site will be laid out on the day..
Overnight Getting there and Accommodation for Kombi's
Where to meet for KOMBI PARADE
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Sunday Fun
Sunday is ART Show Day
Sunday is the BIG day when we will have the Sunny Coast Kombi's and beach life on display and this year an AMAZING surf art exhibition. Its not to be missed. We've had artists such as Owen Cavanagh, Col Freeman and Julie Chizzoni will be doing live art displays, while Carlie Johnston, Amanda Davidson, James Gormley, Peter Smith and Suzzane Riley supporting the show and displaying their surf art in the past...stay tuned for more info on this years artists.
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Contact Us for all Information
If you have any queries about registrations, participation or sponsorship or how to support the outback please send us an email at RCAHsecretary@gmail.com and we'll get back to you asap.
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Surf Show and Shine Dateclaimer
The Iconic Surf Show and Shine is back !!!
The iconic Surf Show and Shine is back on the Sunshine Coast Calendar. Its at our regular spot - last Sunday of the school holidays 24th January, and we're returning to our old "home" at Mooloolaba School Oval opposite Coles on Venning St.
There will be the amazing Kombi's and V dubs, music stage, kids play area, art show, vintage surfboards, food and memorabilia vans, van
We also have our "founding sponsor" Cricks at the show with the latest VW offerings, including the ID Buzz,
Of course we will have "People's Choice" award where everyone casts a vote to decide who wins the coveted award for most popular vehicle on the day. You pick!!
...and for those with long memories...here are the original trophies awarded at our initial "Surf Show and Shine".