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A sweet month of flowers The multi-award-winning Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (TCOF) will take place for the full month of September! It’s a major extension of this glorious 10-day event that has taken place in Queensland’s city on the range for the past 72 years, and a sign of the success of its COVID-19 planning. Taking centre stage during the new 30-day format will be flowers and local flavours, as the event blooms into a truly region-wide experience. HOT TIPS: Gardening Gurus will love the floral displays at Botanic Gardens at Queens Park and Laurel Bank Park – grab some #trEATS and have a picnic in the petals! https://www.tcof.com.au/queenspark/ https://www.tcof.com.au/laurelbank-park/ or maybe join a Twilight Tour of Laurel Bank Park to be guided by one of the lead park garden’s to get to know it more intimately https:// www.tcof.com.au/twilight-tours-oflaurel-bank-park/ There’s over 190,000 blooms this year! Foodies need to head to Festival of Food & Wine on Saturday night to catch the drool worthy food on offer and the awesome tunes – GANGgajang, Wendy Matthews and Grace Knight plus Richard Clapton. https://www.tcof.com.au/ festival-of-food-wine/ Those keen to get into the spirit should head to Moonshine School at Peachey Distilling Co and take in the
community event in the leafy lawns of the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery, with a line-up of classic movies featured. What a fabulous new experience! ALL MONTH: Floral Displays in all parks and public spaces including feature blooms in Queens Park, the Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park, as well as floral chalk art. #trEATS regional food trail which shines the light on cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs with floral inspired dishes – 36 eateries took part in 2020, with many more flavour-makers expected in 2021. The famed Talking Pubs tours will be held every Sunday with more to be announced. The stunning light-filled Night Garden in the Botanic Gardens. Parkland entertainment featuring local musicians and entertainers. Twilight Tours in Laurel Bank Park. The popular dog-friendly Petals and Pups program. Guided and non-guided walking tours Cobb + Co Museum will have a packed program for young and old to discover Community events, gardening experiences and gardening displays will be happening across the month WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS: September 3 - 5
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leafy drive in the high country! https:// www.tcof.com.au/pechey-distillingco/ The Grand Central Floral Parade is the event that stops the city, with thousands of families lining the streets to watch the colour go by. It will be held on Saturday September 18 with a much earlier start time of 10am, allowing crowds to enjoy a full day shopping, sightseeing and adventuring. Another great foodie event is High Cheese at Spring Bluff, held in partnership with Lockyer Valley Regional Council and hosted by famed chef and local produce champion, Alastair McLeod! This will be an extraordinary experience, given it is happening at the beautiful heritage-listed station that boasts 150 years of railway history and magnificent gardens. TICKETED. Cinema Under the Stars is a free
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· #trEATS regional food trail. · Night Garden in the Botanic Gardens. · High Cheese at Spring Bluff in partnership with Lockyer Valley Regional Council, hosted by famed chef and local produce champion, Alastair McLeod on Saturday September 4. Talking Pubs and Foodie Dinners. September 10 - 12 The Festival of Food and Wine returns in 2021 to Queens Park, celebrating the best in local produce, flavours and sips. Local and national music makers will star with the full line-up to be announced on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Parkland Entertainment, Talking Pubs. September 17 - 19 The Grand Central Floral Parade on Saturday September 18 at 10am. Side Show Alley in Queens Park returns in a kaleidoscope of colour, crazy and cool! The much loved Ferris Wheel in the Botanic Gardens will be open for all ages. Talking pubs and Foodie Dinners plus Parkland Entertainment. *School holidays commence for QLD and NSW. September 24 - 26 Cinema Under the Stars at the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. Night Garden, Parkland Entertainment, Talking Pubs, Ferris Wheel.
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