The Iconic Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers Is Returning With An Extended Program

Smell the roses, daisies, and everything in between at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers—Australia’s premier floral and flavourful celebration that will be returning for its 77th year this September. With exciting new additions and plenty of reasons to visit Queensland’s vibrant Garden City, this year’s spectacle promises three beautiful weekends of flowers, food, music and spring delights. 

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So, what’s blooming? The expanded program will kick off with the annual Grand Central Floral Parade on 19 September, with this year’s theme being Spring Adventures. Then, crowd-favourite FEASTival will make its return from 26 to 27 September for a jam-packed weekend full of live cooking demonstrations, local produce, markets and exclusive eats. 

Image credit: Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers | Tourism and Events Queensland/Demi Gavin

After making their debut on the lineup last year, Weekend Table and Paw Parade will also be returning in 2026. The former will take over stunning regional venues with a series of curated dining experiences from 2 to 5 October, including a Bubbles & Buttercream workshop where you can master the art of floral cake decoration with French Champagne in hand. As for the latter, the Paw Parade will easily be Queensland’s cutest event on 4 October with four-legged participants strutting through the petals. 

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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 vibrant displays and tasting tours. The famous Ferris wheel will also be on hand for those who want a birds-eye view, with Sideshow Alley running for an extended 10 days full of classic carnival rides, games and entertainment for all ages. 

The Details

When: 18 September to 5 October 2025
Where: Various locations in Toowoomba
Find out more here.

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