The Montville Timber Trail celebrates local craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and the region’s deep connection to timber traditions. Across a full weekend, artists, woodworkers, toolmakers, and designers come together for demonstrations, exhibitions, timber sales, and hands-on experiences that honour the craft shaping the Hinterland.

A highlight of the Timber Trail is hosting the prestigious Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize – a nationally recognised woodworking competition attracting leading furniture makers, sculptors, and contemporary designers from across Australia. This award celebrates excellence in furniture design, sculpture, and fine craftsmanship.

Spread across four charming venues within walking distance, this free event invites you to explore Montville’s beautiful streets. Begin with a coffee at a local café, then wander to St Mary’s Church Hall for woodworking inspiration. Continue to the Village Hall for live demonstrations and hands-on workshops, browse handmade designer products at the Makers’ Design Fair, and finish at Montvale for the official 2026 Wootha Prize Exhibition.

The Makers’ Design Fair

Location: The Edge
Dates: 2–3 May
Times: 10am – 4pm

Wootha Prize Exhibition

Location: Glass House — Montvale at Montville
Dates: 2–4 May
Times:

Sat 2 May: 10am – 5pm
Sun 3 May: 10am – 5pm
Mon 4 May: 10am – 2pm

Workshops

Platypus Carving Workshop

Date: Sat 2 May
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Montville Village Hall

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Mushroom Carving Workshop

Date: Sun 3 May
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Location: Montville Village Hall

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Greenwood Spoon Carving Workshop

Date: Sun 3 May
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Montville Village Hall

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Horizon Festival Acknowledgments

Montville Timber Trail is a Program Partner of Horizon Festival 2026.