Event date: Saturday 28 March - Sunday 29 March 2026
Step back in time and explore the iconic Toganmain Woolshed, its outbuildings, and a range of historical displays.
While they won't be running formal tours, knowledgeable volunteers will be stationed throughout the precinct to share insights and answer your questions.
Event date - from 23 July 2026
Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!
Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.
The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.
Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more!
Event date: 5 - 7 December 2025
Join growers, makers and cherry lovers as we celebrate the iconic cherry in the heart of Young – Australia’s Cherry Capital – from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December 2025.
The festivities begin early with Cherry Festival Week, so make it a weekend to remember as the town bursts into colour, flavour and community spirit for this unmissable regional celebration.
Young, nestled in the beautiful Hilltops Region, bursts into vibrant life each December with the National Cherry Festival. Proudly known as Australia’s Cherry Capital, our town celebrates its rich farming heritage and delicious cherries with joy and community spirit.
Join us on the first weekend of December as orchards glow red and green, signaling peak cherry season. Streets bustle with lively markets, music, laughter, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cherry pies. For over 150 years, cherries have been central to our story, connecting generations and cultures.
The festival isn’t just about cherries; it’s a vibrant showcase of our town’s resilience, unity, and history. Everyone, from locals to travelers worldwide, gathers to share in the warmth, friendship, and the sweetest cherries you’ll ever taste.