Event Manager Danielle Taylor says this year will see a magical festival experience for all ages.

"While we attract great crowds keen to watch artists at work using human bodies as their canvas, it's worth noting that the event is more than just body art," says Danielle.

"There will be feast of other entertainment including a gala launch on the Friday night with the Masked Gallery Art Walk, as well as competitions and exhibitions in pavement art, wearable art, vehicle art, indigenous art and photography, as well as world-class street performers, workshops, and a Saturday evening sunset Street Party," she says.

"Music will again form a major part of this year's Carnivale, as we partner MASC (Music Association Sunshine Coast Inc) to host the Eumundi Live music festival," Danielle says. "This will see a great line-up of free live bands on Saturday and Sunday."