Downs Steam Tourist Railway & Museum
Visit Downs Steam for a unique experience! Within our unique precinct visitors have the opportunity to take part in instructive guided tours to see the rolling stock, museum displays and the awe-inspiring Dreamtime Journey Coach. Tour the main restoration shed (The Shed) and observe the amazing restoration.. →
Golden Gouge Woodcraft Competition
Learn about all the creative art of woodcrafting! Woodworkers from the Darling Downs and surrounding areas will compete in a wide variety of wood craft skills such as carving, wood turning, cabinet making, box making and pyrography. With an open competition or a novice competition on offer, don’t.. →
Parkland Entertainment
Pack a picnic and bring the family along to musical delights and activities amongst the flower beds. Throughout Carnival our parks will come alive with music, entertainment and blooms.
There will be something for everyone!
The full list of musicians and times will be announced soon.
Tombstone Tour
Come and experience a guided tour through the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery with local historian Peter Cullen. Peter will explain the significance of the floral cemetery symbols and visit the graves of some of the people who helped make the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers what it is today.
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Gumbi Gumbi Gardens
Enjoy a self-guided tour of Gumbi Gumbi Gardens at the University of Southern Queensland. Simply download the free app and you’ll be taken on a whirlwind tour of Indigenous heritage.
From Sunday 22 Sept to Wednesday 25 Sept, enjoy guided tours of the gardens with a local Indigenous person.. →
Petals & Pups Itineraries
Dogs hold a historic part in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers with a Pomeranian named “Puppy” leading the Toowoomba Thistle Pipe Band in the very first Carnival parade from 1950-1958. Puppy belonged to the band`s drum major, Mr. Hugh Morgan and was attired in a rug in the band`s tartan pattern.
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Cabbie Capers Parks and Gardens Tours
Select a 10 seater maxi taxi or a 4 seater sedan and enjoy a tour of Toowoomba’s prize-winning gardens and local parks. Visitors can choose from pre-made tours or create their own itinerary and be chauffeured by Toowoomba’s most experienced and dedicated local drivers.
BOOKINGS: 07.. →
Royal Bull’s Head Inn
A National Trust building, Drayton’s Royal Bull’s Head Inn is an iconic historic building which served as a resting place for travellers in the 1800s. Each day an artist (with a floral focus) will demonstrate their skills and discuss their work. Children’s art activities will also.. →
Thrive on Arts
Thrive on Arts is a creative space for children and families to create, play and be entertained. Featuring Spot the Dog on the main stage and Flipside Circus workshops and show “We Live Here”, Thrive will inspire creativity through 5 days of interactive and engaging programs.
Whether.. →
Highfields Steampunk Festival
The Highfields Steampunk Festival is bringing our steam-powered past to the forefront of today’s technology through combining historical elements with old-fashioned features. There will be a historic steam engine powering a water pump, miniature steam train rides, steampunk fashion competition and.. →
Hanging Basket Display
Cobb+Co Museum proudly presents a spectacular display of 60 hanging baskets. Each basket is lovingly created by community members from the Toowoomba region as part of a design competition, proudly supported by Yates. This year’s display is sure to delight!
Visitors can expect to see.. →
Spring Polo
Take in the atmosphere you can only get at a day at the polo. The food, the wine… and of course the ponies and their riders putting on a show for you. Throughout the afternoon, guests will take part in traditional events such as divot stomps and the men’s and ladies dashes. Eat and sip.. →
Spring Heritage Weekend
The heritage-listed Woolshed at Jondaryan is the oldest and largest operating woolshed of its kind in the world with over 150 years of history. The Woolshed will come alive across four days, filled with activities and experiences that champion our local and Australian history. Showcasing the iconic.. →
Geham Craft & Garden Show
Take home something handmade with love from the quaint country town of Geham. There are more than 65 stalls full of country crafts and arts, upcycled furniture, patchwork, woodcrafts, jewellery, leather goods and more. There’s an outdoor garden section with a range of gardening products, furniture.. →
Downlands Art Exhibition
The region’s most comprehensive annual art exhibition is on from the 21st to the 28th of September. Featuring more than 1,000 pieces from more than 200 artists, the exhibition has something for everyone. For more information, visit www.downlandsart.com
ENQUIRIES: 07 4690 9500 or enquiries@downlands.qld.edu.au
Ikebana Display
Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery proudly presents a display in the Japanese art of flower arrangement by the Toowoomba Ikebana Group. From traditional use of minimalism to emphasise shape, line and form, Ikebana has become boldly experimental with new designs that continue to push the boundaries of.. →
Nature Observed
This exhibition showcases artworks from Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection by artists who reflect on the natural world. Botanical illustrations, jewellery, ceramics, and more will be on show. Artworks from celebrated artists Ellis Rowan and Margaret Olley will be included.. →
Succulent Fest
Don’t miss this one day market showcasing succulents, including lithops, bromeliads, cottage and edible plants, creative planting options and artistic extras for fairy gardens.
Stallholders will include Desert Treasures Nursery, BT Garden Planters, Fiona’s Garden and Emma’s.. →
The Potters’ Picnic
Take part in the Darling Downs Potters’ Club event, where there’ll be market stalls, spring-themed ceramics and light food and refreshments. Don’t miss the music and entertainment throughout the day, with activities such as interactive clay demonstrations for children and adults.
ENQUIRIES: 0434.. →
Teapot Extravaganza
The Teapot Extravaganza is a one-of-a-kind display that features over 400 decorative, functional, novelty and antique teapots. Browse through the book, craft, food and plant stalls or enjoy a relaxing Devonshire tea. Free children’s activities are from 10am to 2pm each day.
ENQUIRIES: 0420.. →
Carnival of Trains
Come along and see the world of model railways where the grass is green and flowers bright and colourful. Trains run through the beautiful scenery with a Model Railway Museum to visit as well. Enter the Tunnel Portal – an exciting adventure of model railroading awaits.
ENQUIRIES: 07 4638 0397.. →
Quilts, Stitches & Textiles Trail
The Trail provides an opportunity for visitors to see spring immortalized in the colourful and unique heritage crafts of quilting, embroidery, spinning, weaving, felting and more. Exhibitions include ‘Quilts For All Seasons’ by the Toowoomba Quilters Club Inc, ‘Open Studio’ by.. →
Tinker Creative Workshops
Tinker is hosting 8 adult creative workshops across 3 days including polymer clay jewellery, design your own clutch, watercolour flowers and much more. There are also 16 kids creative workshops on offer across 4 days including t-shirt painting, acrylic painting, watercolour, textiles and much more.
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Kreate It Flower Fun Day
Everything flowers and fun! Unleash your creative side and join a painting workshop. Participants will learn new techniques, embrace a fun experience and walk away with a completed artwork that will forever hold floral memories of Toowoomba. A local florist will present a flower market for all your.. →
Toowoomba’s Finest Craft Show
Showcase of over 40 of Toowoomba’s best artisan and craftspeople and their wares in a beautiful historic hall. Visitors can meet the craftspeople and purchase a unique handmade momento. Fairy Dell will help children make fairy gardens and there will be a flower area to talk to local growers.. →
First Coat
Toowoomba’s CBD streets and laneways house an evolving outdoor exhibition of contemporary public art. Now one of Australia’s largest outdoor galleries, over 80 First Coat murals can be discovered in the heart of this regional city.
You can visit Toowoomba’s First Coat Outdoor.. →