Big Pineapple Festival

Overview

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Please familiarise yourself with the following transportation options! There are only 4 methods of transport to and from the festival. This is enforced by authorities for everyone’s safety to keep patrons off the highway and fines will apply. If you don’t arrive to the festival in one of the approved transport methods unfortunately you will not be able to enter the festival site. There will also be NO REFUNDS on your festival tickets. Please read carefully and plan your journey now.

Parking directly at the festival site is strictly prohibited with the exception of disabled guests with valid permits and event staff/artists.

Essential Entry Information

Travel Wristbands: All festival attendees must arrive by an approved transportation method (either a taxi or festival bus system) to receive a Transport Wristband. This transport wristband is required for festival entry. No wristband, no entry! Don’t forget to bring your pre-purchased bus ticket so you can board the bus to the event!!!

Transportation Options

Ensure a safe and smooth journey by selecting from the following approved transportation methods:

1. CHARTER BUS SERVICE (return service to and from the event). Don’t forget to bring your pre-purchased bus ticket so you can board the bus to the event!!!

• Cost: $12 including booking fee. ON SALE NOW! Bus sales end on Friday 18th October.
• Details: Provides return transportation to and from the festival. Buses operate throughout the day with a return service starting at 8 PM. Continuous service will be provided until all patrons have departed from the festival site.
• Pick-Up Locations:
  • • • Woombye – Blackall Street
      • Palmwoods – Chevallum Road
      • Sippy Downs – Sippy Downs Drive at Siena Catholic College
      • Nambour – Nambour Train Station, Civic Way
      • Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza – Transit Centre, Horton Parade
      • Mooloolaba Bus Exchange – Walan Street near Bahlaka Street
      • Coolum Beach – Tickle Park
      • Marcoola – David Low Way at Sunset Strip
      • Caloundra Interchange – Transit Centre, 23 Cooma Terrace
      • Noosa Junction – Noosa Junction Station, Cnr Sunshine Beach Rd & Cooyar St
      • Booking: Essential to ensure sufficient service availability. Tickets available now CLICK HERE!
• Additional Info: Bookings must be made in advance as drivers do not take payments. For your safety security is at every bus location. We are able to put you onto an alternate bus service location at the end of the night if you wish to continue your night out.
• Restrictions: Buses leave on time so please be early. The bus driver reserves the right to refuse entry onto the bus. Any rude, aggressive behaviour or persons under the influence of substances may be refused entry onto the bus. Food and beverages may not be consumed on the bus. Dispose of your rubbish in an appropriate way. Please respect your neighbours when disembarking the bus.

2. SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE – Festival Parking, Uber Ride Share, Public Pick Up/Drop Off

• Location: Nambour Showgrounds.
• Frequency: Shuttles running every 10-20 minutes throughout the day and night.
• Additional Info: This is the designated area for patron parking at the festival. Parking is free but spots are limited. As this is a free service that doesn’t require bookings, there may be small delays during peak times. Please be patient

3. LICENSED TAXI SERVICE

• Taxi Rank: Located at The Big Pineapple Festival entry gates.
• Please note: Any other vehicle other than Taxi or pre approved Accessible Parking will be redirected to the the Nambour Showground location. POLICE ENFORCED.

4. CAMPERS

• Additional Info: Festival campers receive a CAMPING wristband in place of a TRANSPORT wristband. All festival camping is within walking distance to the festival site

Safety and Regulations

No Stopping on Nambour Connection Road: Strictly prohibited to stop, park, or get dropped off along this road. Police may take appropriate action.

No Walking Policy: Walking to the festival site is not only unsafe, it’s illegal. Police may take appropriate action.

Last Train to Brisbane: The last train departs Nambour Station at 10:30 PM. Board the charter bus by 9:45 PM to ensure connection.

Parking and Accessibility

Accessible Parking: Available next to the festival entrance for holders of a valid disabled parking permit at no charge. Please contact the festival for prior approval.

General Parking: Available only at charter and shuttle bus locations. The festival is not responsible for the security of vehicles or their contents.

FAQ’s

What happens if I don’t use a Taxi or Festival Bus System? Unfortunately you will be not be able to enter the festival. You will be stopped by Police.

Why the charter bus system? It avoids congestion and enhances safety on the highway for everyone. This system was put in place by authorities to avoid being picked up/dropped off and walking along the highway…which is obviously dangerous. This is an important part of our transport plan which enables us to run the festival.

Why the transport wristband? It helps us identify if you have arrived to the festival in the correct way. If you aren’t camping a transport wristband is necessary for entry to the festival.

Why can’t we get dropped off or get picked up directly at the festival? The festival is linked to a busy highway and therefore thousands of patrons entering the site would cause traffic congestion. This is enforced not only for the safety of our Piney patrons but others travelling on the roads. If you attempt to do so Police will direct you to the Nambour Showgrounds shuttle bus.

Are all buses return trips? Yes

Can I use a taxi or Uber? Either, however taxis can go directly to the festival while Ubers must use the designated drop off location at Nambour Showgrounds, where you will catch the shuttle bus to the festival.

Can I drive to the festival if I am camping? Yes, camping patrons park next to their tents as usual. However once your car is parked you will be unable to move it until you depart on Sunday

Do I need to book a bus if I am camping? No, you can walk from the festival campgrounds to the festival site. If you are joining your camp friends at a later time which have already set up camp, the best way to arrive is via Taxi or Nambour Showgrounds shuttle bus (available on Saturday)

What if I’m a local resident? Please book the Woombye bus service which has been recently added to the bus service

Public Buses? Are not an option to travel to the event because they will NOT take you to the bus locations where you can enter the festival.

Do Not Drink and Drive! Plan your return trip responsibly.

Overview

We offer several camping options including a BYO option where you can bring your own gear, or you can rent some for the 2 nights….and if you’re looking for the ultimate festival experience, we also have a  Glamping option. There are a few things to purchase a camping ticket, please see detailed information below. All camping options are within walking distance to the festival site

Ticket Information

First, you must purchase your camping ticket, then choose your style of camping below. All campers must purchase a ticket if they wish to camp and camping tickets are per person, not per site. Purchase one camping ticket and you are covered for 2 nights. Friday 18th and Saturday 19th.

• Availability: Each attendee must purchase their own camping ticket.
• Purchase Link: Buy your camping ticket here

Camping Options

• Standard Camping: Bring your own tent (the above ticket is all you need for this option)
• Rent a Tent: Keen to use one of our tents? You can rent one here.
• Glamping: If you’re keen to go all out, you can check out our Glamping options here.

Check-In Times

• Friday, October 18: 1 PM – 10 PM
• Saturday, October 19: 7 AM – 3 PM

Camping Perks

• Enjoy close proximity to the festival precinct—no need for late-night transport!
• Facilities include a bar, food stalls, and entertainment on Friday night within the campgrounds.

Vehicle Policy

• Entry: is via Aird Lane. Follow the camping signage to the campgrounds
• Parking: Vehicles can park next to your campsite.
• Restrictions: Movement of vehicles is not allowed until departure on Sunday. Camper trailers, small RVs, and camper vans are permitted; however, caravans or large RV vehicles are not.
• Transport: Is not necessary once you at your campsite. It’s only a few minutes walk to the actual festival site

Important Camping Rules

• Festival Passes: BPF is a NO pass-out festival. Ensure you bring all necessary items as re-entry is not allowed.
• Security: Bag checks at entry; police may conduct searches.
• Site Allocation: Campsites are assigned on arrival by event staff. To camp near friends, arrive together.

Facilities and Services

• Licensed bar from 5:00pm
• Toilets and warm showers are available.
• Stalls for coffee and food within the campgrounds.

Banned Items

• Alcohol: Only available at the licensed bar from 5pm within the campgrounds; bringing outside alcohol is prohibited.
• Glass and Dangerous Items: Strictly banned for safety reasons.
• Gas Bottles and Portable Cookers: LPG gas cookers are permitted but must have a a current inspection tag. Butane fuelled portable/lunchbox coolers (which are essentially an aerosol can type cooker) are banned due to their explosive nature. Public health & safety officers will be randomly inspecting cooking equipment for the safety of all campers.
• Drugs and Fire: Strict adherence to legal guidelines; no drugs, campfires, or open flames.

Community Guidelines

• Respect your neighbour’s and keep noise to a minimum.
• Valuables should be locked in your car or kept on your person—better yet, leave them at home.
• Camp warden available at all times for assistance.

All campsites are 18+ only.

Big Pineapple Festival is on Saturday 19th October 2024. Located at the Pineapple Fields, OPPOSITE The Big Pineapple Tourist Complex, 76 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye, SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland.

OPEN TIMES: 11.00am – 10.00 pm

The Big Pineapple Festival is strictly an 18+ event.

You must present a valid ID upon entry to validate your age. We accept a DRIVERS LICENCE, PASSPORT, AUSTRALIA POST KEYPASS and PROOF OF AGE CARD. These IDs must be shown at the entrance to verify your age in accordance with liquor licensing laws.

We understand sometimes you lose your license and it can take a while to be replaced. If you don’t have any other of the accepted forms of ID (eg passport), please bring along a form of photographed ID, with the renewal of licence documentation so our security can assess each individual situation.

NO PASS OUT event. Please bring everything with you the festival. Once you leave you will not be able to re-enter.

If you encounter any issues or need to make changes to your ticket, please contact our Customer Experience team at info@oztix.com.au or utilise Tixel for secure ticket resales.

To access a Companion ticket, please purchase the tickets you need. Email info@oztix.com.au with your order number and Companion card. A Complimentary ticket will then be issued for your Companion.

Attendees are not permitted to bring their own alcohol (or other beverages) to and from the festival. This includes the camp grounds. Alcohol can be purchased at our licensed bars within the festival grounds. All bags will be checked by security upon entry for prohibited items.

Intoxication, aggressive behaviour, and any illegal activities will not be tolerated. Our team reserves the right to refuse entry to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees.

Your safety is our absolute priority but PLEASE be responsible for your actions!

Everything you need for a great day is provided at responsible prices and we have worked so hard to achieve this for our patrons. Please don’t ruin your experience by pre loading on any substance and risk being refused entry or evicted.

Please don’t accept drinks from people you don’t know. There is always enough available bars for you to purchase from.

In case of an emergency, contact the festival hotline (number on your wristband) or approach our security, medic, or police personnel on site. Red Frogs will also be available to assist and hydrate attendees.

Please respect the festival site you enter and use the designated recycling and trash bins provided around the festival grounds. Fact is…we love our site and want to preserve it for future generations.

Please be aware of your noise levels when travelling to and from the festival and respect the residents in the area.

The festival offers a variety of food stalls, including options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

We have first aid stations, water stations for free refills.

Info tent with a phone charge station and merchandise for sale.

Please note that all transactions at the bars and merchandise areas are cashless.

Bring – Good vibes & a big smile 🙂 This is a NO PASS out event so please bring everything with you.

VALID Festival Tickets and ID to the festival – you will not gain entry without them; they can be printed or digital. No ID = No entry

Contactless payment (phone or bank card) as all transactions at bars and merchandise are all tap’n’go. No cash accepted. We recommend bringing a bank card in circumstance that your phone runs out of battery

Bring sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, and a raincoat, just in case

Bring any medication you may need and ensure it is clearly labelled with your name/prescription

Bring closed-in footwear  for your safety as you will be in natural gently sloping grassed terrain

Patience – Please be patient when arriving or departing from the festival as there’s many people coming and going, just like you. We recommend our charter bus service but if you are driving in a group, please organise a designated driver.

BEST DRESSED AT THE FEST:

It’s time to crank up those sewing machines and let your creativity flow! Perfect your Best Dressed at the Fest outfits now.

Whether you’re going solo or teaming up, we’ve got some huge prizes waiting for the most fabulous looks.  Get ready to strut your stuff, get caught on camera and steal the spotlight!

WORLD EATS & BEATS:

Tantalizing treats from around the world… Take your taste buds for a stroll at this years festival.
We’ve put together a culinary delight that’s going to blow your mind… Sample food from 14 different countries and be entertained by some awesome world music and dance.
Go Brazilian! or dance your way to your favourite German Sausage or Mexican Taco.

PINEY LANTERN PARADE:

On dark, in the heart of the festival. the iconic Piney Lantern Parade shines with a breath-taking parade of lanterns, light and performance on the streets. It’s a signature Event for the Big Pineapple Festival and visual spectacular.

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN PINEAPPLE TOSS:

Picture this Pineys, a girl, with an arm like a cannon, launching this pineapple down a hill. The crowd?  they’re going WILD! Cheering, clapping, some even doing the Mexican wave.

Welcome to the Great Australian Pineapple Toss where dreams are made and glory is hard earned.

Come and compete against some of Australia’s most legendary athletes including the one and only Olympic Gold Medalist  Steven Bradley and a bunch of special guests.

There is an Australian tittle up for grabs with:
$300 cash for 1^st placed Female and Male
$150 cash for 2^nd placed Female and Male
$50 cash for 3^rd placed Female and Male

SKATE JAM:

We have assembled some of Australia’s hottest girl and guy skaters including
Olympic contestants to perform at this years BPF Skate Jam…
They’ll be busting airs and having heaps of fun performing for you guys.

FERRIS WHEEL:

Yes it’s back baby! Our beloved Ferris wheel offering you the most amazing views of the festival with your special friends 🙂

For the safety of all patrons and staff, please make sure you read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS below…

• The festival reserves the right to use any photography or videos taken for the purposes of social media marketing
• No professional videography equipment or drones permitted. They will be confiscated
• No firework/weapons or animals (with the exception of service dogs)
• The festival accepts no responsibilities for loss or damage of property or patron harm that may be caused through irresponsible behaviour or substance abuse. We will however do everything in our power to evict offenders and keep our patrons safe
• The festival reserves the right to refuse bus or festival entry to anyone that may be intoxicated, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, displaying aggressive behaviour or wearing coded bands as per liquor licensing laws
• In accordance with liquor licensing laws, bar staff may ask to validate your ID. Patrons will be refused service if presenting/behaving as unduly intoxicated, disorderly or aggressive. Such behaviour may result in the patron being evicted from the festival. Please drink responsibly.
• Licensed event. No alcohol to be brought in or removed from the event
• Payment at bars is tap and go. No cash accepted
• The festival does not accept responsibility for damages or loss of property nor injuries that arise through your own fault
• Do not remove your wristband until the festival is over – lost wristbands will not be replaced
• No-Pass Out – For the safety of all festival goers, The Big Pineapple Festival does not offer pass outs. This means unless you have a legitimate reason, once you leave the festival grounds you will not be able to re-enter
• All bags will be searched by security on arrival. No bag larger than 40x40cm will be allowed into the festival
• First Aid is onsite should you require
• Water bottles brought into the event must be sealed or empty
• Avoid dehydration and drink plenty of water during the day. Free water is available on site. BYO Water plastic water bottle.
• If you feel that you may have been harmed by a substance that you or someone else has taken, please look for the Red Frog Tent, the closest First Aid Tent or a friendly security guard to assist you
• Look out for your mates and fellow festival goers. If at any time you feel your safety or the safety of others is threatened please contact the nearest security guard. We also have an emergency hotline that you can call. The number will be located on your wristband
• Police will be present at the event
• Police dogs will be present at the event for illicit detection
• Police will be conducting random roadside breath analysis
• Please respect the festival grounds and don’t litter find a bin and put it in
• Dispose of cigarette butts appropriately. Adequate bins will be provided at the festival and designated smoking areas. Use em!
• Please be aware that the festival ground is a naturally sloping grassed amphitheatre, watch your step and remember wheelchair access to some areas may be difficult to navigate ​
• High fencing patrolled by security guards surrounds the festival site. Illegal trespassers will be dealt with by the Police service
• Stage diving, crowd surfing and circle pits are not permitted. Behave yourself! Patrons and people moshing risk being exited from the festival site
• Please read through BANNED ITEMS

If you still have a question that’s urgent send us an email at hello@bigpineapplefestival.com