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The Iconic Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers Is Back This Year With Four New Signature Events

Written by: Dinushka Gunasekara

Smell the roses, daisies, and everything in between at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers—Australia’s premier floral celebration that will be returning for its 76th year this September. With four new signature events and plenty of reasons to visit Queensland’s vibrant Garden City, this year’s spectacle promises four beautiful weekends of flowers, food, music and spring delights. 

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Lawn Party

toowoomba carnival of flowers lawn party
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Toowoomba’s most elegant new event, this lawn party invites you to sip and savour the moment—celebrating the launch of the 2025 Carnival as the sun dips behind the skyline. With curated cocktails, botanical installations, and a decadent oyster bar under a veil of twinkling lights, springtime charm meets floral theatre across an afternoon very well spent. 

The Details

When: 4pm to 10pm 13 September
Where: Queens Park, Godsall Street, Toowoomba
Cost: $350
Get your tickets
here.

Paw Parade

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers paw parade
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Floral-wearing pups are set to strut their stuff in this new family-friendly event, where four-legged fashionistas take centre stage. Taking over Queens Park for a morning of lolling tongues, gourmet treats, and market stalls, the Paw Parade will be handing out awards for best-dressed pets, owner lookalikes, waggiest tail and more—so dress to impress. 

The Details

When: 9am to 12pm 21 September
Where: Upper Queens Park, Margaret St, Toowoomba
Cost: $25 to register your dog for the parade. General admission to view the parade is free. 
Get your tickets
here.

FEASTival

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers feastival
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BYO picnic rug for a two-day celebration of the Toowoomba Region’s finest flavours in FEASTival. On a backdrop of leafy parklands in Queens Park, you can dig into a delicious line-up of sweet and savoury delights, boutique beverages, and live local music, with celebrity chef Miguel Maestre even making his way west for the event. There’ll also be foodie tastings and masterclass across the weekend if you want to add-on to the tasty experience. 

The Details

When: 11am to 8pm 27 and 28 September
Where: Upper Queens Park, Margaret St, Toowoomba
Cost: From $35
Get your tickets
here.

Weekend Table

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers weekend table
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For the long weekend finale, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is set to host one of its most breathtaking events yet: the Weekend Table series. Bringing together 12 unique culinary experiences across the Darling Downs, there’s something for all tastes and budgets—from lakeside yoga breakfasts to vineyard lunches, and high teas in heritage venues. 

In Toowoomba itself, you can have your cake—and everyone else’s too— with Cake Date: a one-of-a-kind event where you’re invited to bring a florally inspired whole cake (homemade or store-bought if you prefer to leave it to the professionals). You’ll then be treated to a custom box filled with dreamy slices from around the room to enjoy on the lawn for the sweetest day out. 

The Details

When: 2 to 6 October
Where: Various locations
Cost: From $35
Get your tickets
here

As per usual, Toowoomba’s feature parks and private gardens—such as Queens Park Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park—will serve as the base of the award-winning festival, igniting the regional town with a jam-packed program and floral festivities. 

All the usual suspects will be back for the Carnival, from the popular private gardens that will be open for visitors from Friday 19 September to the famous foodie tours on Weekend 1 and 2, and the iconic Grand Central Floral Parade on Saturday 20 September. Throughout the weekend, you can also make the most of Carnival classics, including the beloved Ferris wheel, a heritage carousel, sideshow alley, twilight tours, and plenty of bites. 

The Details

When: 12 September to 6 October 2025
Where: Various locations in Toowoomba
Find out more
here.

Looking to make a weekend of it? Check into the best places to stay in Tooowoomba here.

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