WHAT’S ON

FRIDAY

The Paradise Country Parklands in Nerang will welcome the Hinterland Feast, a celebration of food and music from 5pm. Bring the whole family (four-legged included) to the evening event for some artisan markets and gourmet food trucks.

No need to feel guilty about downing cocktails at Daark Chirn Park this Friday if you’re attending Cocktails For A Cause. Enjoy bespoke cocktails and tapas (or beer and wine) while raising money to educate children in India. Tickets are $125 and spaces are limited.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY

The annual barbecuing championships are in Burleigh Heads this weekend. The world’s best grillers and roasters will battle it out to be crowned the king of cooks on the North Burleigh Heads Esplanade. Spectators can peruse the trade area with the latest barbecue equipment and taste freshly flame-grilled samples.

Go to: facebook.com/burleighbbq

SUNDAY

Can Tho Kitchen’s bottomless brunch celebrates the melting pot of the Mekong Delta. Nibble on the tastes of Vietnam with authentic spring rolls, milk bun sliders, chicken wings, pork belly caramel sauce and much more, as well as bottomless drinks at the Runaway Bay restaurant. Tickets $65 per person.

Go to: canthokitchen.com.au