The hills are alive with the sound of… chainsaws, hotrods and rockabilly music!

The Sunshine Coast hinterland will be on show this weekend, when thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the popular Maleny Wood Expo and vibrant TimeWarp Festival.

Everything wood will be on display at three days of country family fun at the Maleny Wood Expo on Saturday May 5 to Monday May 7.

Pin-up girls, rockabilly music, hotrods and motorbikes will feature at the fourth annual TimeWarp Festival at Palmwoods on Sunday May 6.

Division 5 Cr Jenny McKay said the two lifestyle events were fast becoming destination events for the region.

“It’s going to be fantastic weekend for the hinterland,” Cr McKay said.

“We’re expecting thousands of locals and interstate visitors to make their way to Maleny and Palmwoods for these lively events.

“These events provide a great boost to local tourism and accommodation providers and also the local communities where they’re staged.

“The growth and renown of both these events have been fostered by support from Sunshine Coast Council.

“With ongoing commitment from council the Wootha Prize, which is the core of the Maleny Woods Expo, is becoming a truly prestigious national woodworking competition, attracting a wide range of entries from contemporary designers and innovative craftspeople.

“Support for the TimeWarp Festival in 2017 also helped grow the event from a well-known local community event to a major lifestyle event.”

Maleny Wood Expo event organiser Steve McLeish said the expo was recognised as one of the best wood shows in Australia and promoted sustainable use of native timbers through the work of local and regional wood artisans.

“The Maleny Wood Expo goes from strength to strength and this year we have an exceptional line up of workshops, presentations and guest speakers,” Mr McLeish said.

“A highlight will be awarding the $10,000 Wootha Prize, which has been kindly sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council.

“The exhibition is the end product of a prestigious competition that attracts entries from woodworkers and sculptors Australia wide and as far afield as Romania.

“The popular Junior Landcare Paddock also returns, where young people are inspired to work with their hands to enhance their appreciation of the natural world in a village-like environment.”

Mr McLeish said the expo also proudly supported local businesses and suppliers.

“As much as possible we source everything from local suppliers – everything from catering and event equipment to entertainment and fencing comes from local businesses,” Mr McLeish said.

Gates are open daily from 8.30am to 5pm. Entry is $15 for adults, concession tickets are $12 and under 16s are free.

TimeWarp Festival event organiser Greta Cole said visitors to the event would experience everything ‘Kustom Kulture’.

“There is a strong and growing Kustom Kulture on the Sunshine Coast and the TimeWarp Festival is a great way to showcase our local businesses, bands, car owners and pin-up girls that are based here,” Ms Cole said.

“The festival started in 2015 and the focus on quality local food, a vibrant atmosphere, and family entertainment is why the event has grown exponentially in its short life.

Ben Jamieson, Operations Manager of Ricks Garage said the Palmwoods business and local community was gearing up for a big weekend.

“TimeWarp is an event that certainly puts Palmwoods on the map,” Mr Jamieson said.

“Community groups including Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade, Palmwoods Business and Community Association, Palmwoods State School and Palmwoods Scout Group also regard this event as their major fundraising event of the year.

“It also showcases local Palmwood businesses to a growing number of out of region visitors – many who come back again for day visits.”

Festival goers will have the chance to rock out to nine local and Brisbane bands at the festival’s three main music areas.

Organisers are anticipating 5000 visitors and a display of up to 300 classic bikes and hotrods. The festival runs from 10am to 5pm with entry costing $2 at the gates. Parking is also available for a gold coin donation.

Both events are proudly supported by council’s Tourism and Major Events Levy.