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Major Events 2006
January
- 26 Dec to 21 - Beach Cinema, Surfers Paradise, (07) 5584 3700
- 1 to 7 - Mondial Australian Women’s Hardcourts, Royal Pines Resort, (03) 9286 1177
- 2 to 14 - Conrad Jupiters Magic Million Racing Carnival, Gold Coast Turf Club, (07) 5538 1599
- 6 to 8 - Kids Supershow - International Expo for Kids, GC Convention Centre, (07) 5504 4000
- 7 - Summafielddayze, The Spit, 13 28 49
- 7 - Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Trial Ironman Series, Mowbray Park Burleigh, (02) 9300 4000
- 7 to 10 - Rotary Antique Fair, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5592 8100
- 11 to 15 - Showcase National Dance Championships, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5592 8100
- 14 to 15 - Summer Surf Life Saving Series, Tugun, (07) 3846 8000
- 15 - International Auction – Jewellery Auction, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5592 8100
- 16 to 19 - Surfing QLD Grommet Challenge, Gold Coast, (07) 5520 1165
- 21 to 22 - Queensland Surf Rescue Championships, Broadbeach, (07) 3846 8000
- 22 - Big Day Out, Parklands, info@media-rare.net
- 22 - Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series, Robina, (07) 3255 3377
- 23 to 29 - Brothers Neilsen Pro Junior, Burleigh Heads, (07) 5520 1165
- 24 - (TBC) Gold Coast Australia Day Awards, Bundall, (07) 5581 5220
- 26 - Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations, Evandale Parklands, (07) 5581 6877
February
- 2 to 5 - ANZ Ladies Masters (Golf Tournament), Royal Pines, (07) 5522 9343
- 4 to 5 - Open Surf Life Saving Carnival, Kurrawa, (07) 3846 8000
- 4 to 5 - Rip Curl MP Surfing Classic, Gold Coast (mobile), (07) 5520 1165
- 5 - International Auction - Coin & Banknote Auction, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5592 8100
- 5 - Waitangi Day, Pizzey Park, (07) 5510 3570
- 10 to 12 - Queensland Open Beach Volleyball Championships, Surfers Paradise, (07) 3367 1991
- 11 to 12 - Gold Coast City Surf Rescue Championships, Burleigh, (07) 3846 8000
- 17 to 19 - Australian Beach Volleyball Championship, Surfers Paradise, (07) 3367 1991
- 18 to 19 - Australian Country Diving Championships, Southport, (07) 3283 1444
- 19 - 2006 Planet X Wake Slam Jam (Wakeboard Pro Event), Carrara Stadium, 0410 506 097
March
- 27 Feb to 12 - Quiksilver Pro Trials Mens, Gold Coast, 0418 157 145
- 28 Feb to 12 - Roxy Pro Womens, Snapper Rocks to Kirra Points, 0418 157 145
- 4 - PURA Milk Superkidz Triathlon, Southport, (07) 5449 0711
- 5 - Gold Coast Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial, Southport, (07) 5449 0711
- 5 - Clean Up Australia Day, Gold Coast, (07) 5534 1412
- 8 to 11 - Somerset Literature Festival, Mudgeeraba, (07) 5530 3777
- 9 to 12 - Crazy John’s Surf Life Saving Qld Championships, Burleigh, (07) 3846 8000
- 12 to 18 - Australian International Senior Golf Championships, Lakelands/Robina Woods, (02) 9541 4178
- 21 - Harmony Day Gold Coast (07) 5581 6886 www.goldcoastcity.com.au
- 26 - Surf Life Saving InterOcean Surfboat, Carnival Kurrawa, (07) 3846 8000
- 28 to 29 - Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships, Kurrawa Beach, (07) 3846 8000
- 28 to 2 - April NRMA Insurance Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Kurrawa Beach, (07) 3846 8000
April
- 1 to 9 - National Youth Week Youth Festival, Gold Coast, 1300 555 954
- 7 to 9 - Queensland Juniors Surf Life Saving Championships, Kirra, (07) 3846 8000
- 8 to 11 - Maui & Sons Grommet Comp Gold Coast (07) 5520 1165
- 15 to 16 - Dancesport Queensland Open 2006, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5592 8100
- 22 - GC Cup – Outrigger Marathon, Gold Coast, (07) 5534 1836
- 25 - Anzac Day, Gold Coast Local RSL club
- 26 to 14 May - Innovation Festival, Gold Coast, (07) 5582 8904
- 29 to 30 - Billabong Creek to Creek Surfing Classic, Palm Beach, (07) 5520 1165
May
- TBA - Beenleigh Cane Festival, Beenleigh, 0416 043 454
- 6 - Carlton Draught Prime Minister’s Cup, Gold Coast Turf Club, (07) 5538 1599
- 8 to 10 - South Pacific Ladies Classic Golf Tournament, Surfers Paradise, (03) 9698 4300
- 11 to 13 - Malfunction 2006 (Malibu Surfing Competition), Gold Coast, 0417 657 129
- 15 to 21 - Local Government Week, Gold Coast, (07) 3000 2102
- 17 to 21 - Blues on Broadbeach Festival, Broadbeach, (07) 5539 8416
- 18 to 21 - Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, Sanctuary Cove, (07) 5577 6868
- 22 to 28 - Australian Library & Information Week, Gold Coast Libraries, (07) 5581 6706
- 27 - Quiksilver Open Ocean Paddle Board Race, Gold Coast, (mobile) (07) 5520 1165
- 28 - Printpoint Queensland Masters Surfing Circuit – Event 2, Gold Coast, (07) 5520 1165
June
- 2 to 12 - Wintersun, Coolangatta, (07) 5536 9509
- 3 to 4 - Billabong Girls Queensland Surf Series – Winter Classic, Gold Coast (mobile), (07) 5520 1165
- 5 - Gecko’s World Environment Day Do, Currumbin, (07) 5534 1412
- 10 to 11 - 2006 International Teddy Bear Fair, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5592 8100
- 10 to 12 - FCS Queensland Junior Series, Gold Coast, (07) 5520 1165
- 17 & 18 - A La Carte in the Park, Southport, (07) 5526 7833
July
- TBA - Gold Coast Film Festival, Robina, 5597 3366
- 1 to 5 - Occy’s Grom Comp (Junior Surfing), Gold Coast (mobile), (07) 5520 1165
- 2 - Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Southport, (07) 5564 8733
- 3 to 10 - NAIDOC Week, Gold Coast
- 8 to 9 - Mudgeeraba Show, Mudgeeraba, (07) 5530 2754
- 8 to 9 - Queensland Long Board Titles, Gold Coast, (07) 5520 1165
- 15 to 16 - Billabong Winter Surfing Classic, Gold Coast, (07) 5520 1165
- 24 - Gold Coast Restaurant & Catering Awards, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5526 7833
- 29 to 30 - Wahoo’s Fish Taco Winter Grom Comp, Gold Coast, (07) 5520 1165
- 30 - Greek Festival, Evandale Parklands, (07) 5574 0434
- 30 to 31 - Gold Coast Careers Expo, TBA, (07) 5593 5100
August
- TBC - Australian International Movie Convention, Royal Pines, (07) 3397 3304
- TBA - Tastes of Gold Coast, Gold Coast, 1300 309 440
- 4 to 6 - Gold Coast Home Show & Outdoor Adventure Expo, Parklands, 1800 671 588
- 4 to 6 - World Superstars Dance Championships, Conrad Jupiters, (07) 5592 8100
- 18 to 20 - Tastes of Broadbeach Festival, Broadbeach, (07) 5539 8416
- 19 to 25 - Australian Children’s Book Week, Libraries, (07) 5581 7210
- 27 - A La Carte on the Beach, Coolangatta, (07) 5526 7833
September
- TBA - Gold Coast City Ratepayers Race Day, Gold Coast Turf Club, (07) 5538 1599
- TBA - Gold Coast City Garden Competition Public Viewing, Gold Coast, (07) 5581 6877
- 29 Aug to 4 - Gold Coast Bike Week, Carrara Stadium, 0411 477 223
- 31 Aug to 2 - Gold Coast Show, Parklands, (07) 5591 3422
- 15 to 24 - Swell Sculpture Festival, Currumbin, 0415 477 236
- 15 & 16 - Beenleigh Show, Beenleigh, (07) 3807 1871
- 16 to 22 - In The Bin Short Film Festival, Currumbin, 0411 356 062
October
November
- 4 to 5 - Billabong Girls Queensland Surf Series - Spring Classic, Gold Coast (mobile), (07) 5520 1165
- 4 to 12 - Pan Pacific Masters Games, Gold Coast, (07) 5564 8733
- 18 to 27 - Schoolies Week, Surfers Paradise, (07) 3872 0762
- 18 to 19 - Globe Pro Junior Teams Challenge - Surfing, Burleigh Heads, (07) 5520 1165
- 20 to 25 - Globe Pro Junior, Burleigh Heads, (07) 5520 1165
December
- December - Christmas Carols & Celebrations, Gold Coast, (07) 5581 6877
- 1 to 24 (TBC) - Christmas Light Up Competition Public Viewing Tours, Gold Coast, (07) 5581 6877
- 2 to 3 - Wahoo’s Fish Taco Summer Grom Comp, Gold Coast (mobile), 0438 157 145
- 9 to 10 - Billabong QLD Open Surfing, Burleigh Heads, (07) 5520 1165
- 9 to 10 - Billabond Queensland Open, Gold Coast (mobile), 0438 157 145
- 11 to 15 - Ripcurl Gromsearch (Junior Surfing), Gold Coast (mobile), 0438 157 145
- 11 - Surfers Paradise Grand Prix (Cycling Event), Surfers Paradise, (07) 5520 2106
- 16 - Broadbeach Xmas Concert, Broadbeach, (07) 5539 8416
- 31 - New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Gold Coast, (07) 5581 6877
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