# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kenilworth ArtsFest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Kenilworth ArtsFest began in 1997 and has grown into the Sunshine Coast’s longest‑running art competition, celebrating visual art, 3D works, poetry and music. What started as a small addition to the Kenilworth Show and Rodeo is now a major cultural event with significant prize offerings and a strong regional following.

The seeds were planted earlier, in 1988, when local residents Glen and Veronika Spicer established the Kenilworth Branch of the Queensland Arts Council. Their efforts sparked a wave of creative activity – touring musicians, theatre, dance, exhibitions and lively arts gatherings that regularly filled Kenilworth House.

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By 1998, the first standalone Kenilworth Art Exhibition was staged using borrowed boards and plinths. Its popularity grew so quickly that the event outgrew its venue and became a leading Sunshine Coast art show in its own right. In 1999, the enthusiasm was so strong that Kenilworth was named “Branch of the Year.”

In 2000, the “Kenilworth Celebrates!” art show was launched, later attracting a major $10,000 Mayor’s Prize in 2006 – awarded to Victoria Reichelt, a prominent Australian artist. The event evolved into today’s Kenilworth ArtsFest, expanding its scope to include poetry, performance and, more recently, music. The art show and poetry competition have become beloved features of the festival.

Beyond ArtsFest, the Kenilworth Arts Council continues to champion creativity across the region – collaborating with the Pente Poets on the Sunshine Coast, co-hosting exhibitions, and offering a vibrant calendar of arts-focused social activities for its wide membership.

In 2026, our 28th year of operation, we are looking forward with a host of new events, workshops and inspiring activities planned.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kenilworth/kenilworth-artsfest/200029931435436
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions, crafts, contests, music, festivals, workshops, theatre, entertainment, calendar, rodeo
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kenilworth
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 7 Maleny Kenilworth Rd, Kenilworth QLD 4574, Australia
- **lat**: -26.59922
- **long**: 152.72706
- **full address**: 7 Maleny Kenilworth Rd, Kenilworth QLD 4574, Australia, 7 Maleny Kenilworth Rd, Kenilworth QLD 4574, Australia, Kenilworth

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kenilworth ArtsFest being held?
  - **A:** Kenilworth ArtsFest takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 7 Maleny Kenilworth Rd, Kenilworth QLD 4574, Australia, 7 Maleny Kenilworth Rd, Kenilworth QLD 4574, Australia, Kenilworth.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kenilworth ArtsFest?
  - **A:** Kenilworth ArtsFest is organized by Kenilworth Arts Council Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kenilworth ArtsFest is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kenilworth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Kenilworth ArtsFest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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