Dates: 12/09/2026 - 06/10/2026
Times: 9am - 6:30pm
Experience Australia’s most spectacular celebration of spring at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! For over 70 years, this iconic festival has transformed the Garden City into a breathtaking sea of colour, creativity and community spirit. Wander through award-winning floral displays, explore vibrant food and wine events, enjoy live music and entertainment, and soak up the electric atmosphere that fills the city for nearly a month. From stunning park gardens and grand floral parades to gourmet experiences and family-friendly activities, there’s something to delight every age and interest.
Dates: 16/06/2026 - 18/06/2026
Times: 9am-4pm
Get ready for three big days of fun, food and festivity at the Mackay Show! Held at the iconic Mackay Showgrounds, this beloved regional event brings together exciting rides, delicious local food, lively entertainment, fireworks, and unforgettable agricultural and animal displays. Whether you’re exploring livestock competitions, cheering on woodchoppers, or grabbing a showbag in Sideshow Alley, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family and celebrate community spirit in the heart of Mackay!
Date: 19/09/2026
The Show has many different activities that happen throughout the year, along with our annual Show in September. This community event is a great day to catch up with locals and visitors to our town, and enjoy the great entertainment provided throughout the day. There are displays of local art, photography, cooking, history, and so much more. The town oval becomes an arena for our horses and dog trials on Show Day. There are many other attractions on Show Day; our Shearing Competition is a well attended and viewed event, the food and market stalls throughout the day. Live entertainment and the poultry sections are also well supported on this day.
We are also the town's RV Park operators. Our Park and it's facilities is an ongoing and growing attraction from our dedicated Committee for our Community and tourism in town. We have power and water sites available for $20, and unpowered sites for $10 a night, with toilet amenities and showers ($2 for 4 minutes).