THE 2019 TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS OFFICIAL PROGRAM
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS
THANK YOU PETALS ! Our heartfelt thanks go to each and every one of our partners. With their generous support we can continue to bring this special event to the people of the region and far beyond! PR O U DLY O P E RATE D BY
MAJ O R PA R T NE R S
PR OV IDIN G PA R T NE R S
MED IA PA RT N E R S
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IT’S T’S OUR 70TH BIRTHDAY! IT’S THE CARNIVAL THAT GIVES YOU FLOWERS! Welcome to 10 days of food, wine, music and of course, gorgeous flowers. This is the 70th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and we’re sure it’s going to be the best. Please take the time to savour every page of this program because there’s so much to see and do, we don’t want you to miss a thing!
IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY AND WE'LL DANCE IF WE WANT TO
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MESSAGE FROM MINISTER FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT, THE HONOURABLE KATE JONES MP It is my pleasure to welcome you to Toowoomba for Australia’s longest-running annual horticultural event, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. This 10-day celebration of everything that is ‘spring’ attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy entertainment, local food and produce, regional wine and of course, spectacular floral displays. The event has become an integral part of the city’s identity and this year’s 70th edition of the event is sure to be memorable. The Queensland Government is proud to support the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers through Tourism and Event’s Queensland’s major events program which helps drive visitation, increase expenditure, support jobs and foster community pride. It is a major highlight on the state’s It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar, worth $800 million to Queensland’s economy in 2019. Congratulations to the event organisers, and all of those who are involved in delivering the event. During your visit I encourage you to explore the unique tourism experiences on offer in Southern Queensland Country and hope you come away with amazing Queensland memories. THE HON KATE JONES MP Minister for Tourism Industry Development
TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL MAYOR’S WELCOME Welcome to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. It is an historic year for the Toowoomba Region as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of this iconic event. Originally the brainchild of Essex Tait and the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce in 1949, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has continued to flourish over the years. This year the event won the Gold Award for Major Festivals and Events at the annual Australian Tourism Awards for a third consecutive year and as a result of this, has been inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame. This is a credit to everyone who has played a part over those 70 years from our gardeners who work so hard to have the flowers in full bloom during the ten-day celebration, to the residents and businesses who showcase our region’s wonderful community spirit through so many wonderful unique events. In September there simply is no better place to be than in Toowoomba for this captivating event. I welcome you to our beautiful region – we hope you enjoy everything there is on offer. CR PAUL ANTONIO Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council
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TOOWOOMBA'S BEST PARKS A ND GARDENS FRIDAY 20 - SU NDAY 2 9 S EPTE M B E R Surround yourself with flowers and fun as our parks come alive with music, tai chi, yoga and more. Toowoomba’s public parks are at their most beautiful during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. With so many acres of colourful spring blooms and carefully manicured gardens on display, it’s little wonder thousands of people from around the country tour the parks of our Garden City during Carnival.
PARK SHUTTLE BUS To make getting around the city as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible, a Park Shuttle Bus will operate during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The Park Shuttle Bus will travel a loop of the feature public parks and the CBD. Tickets will be available to purchase at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Info Hubs in the parks . WHEN
Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 9am – 5pm daily Monday to Thursday (every hour) Friday to Sunday (every 30 mins) LOCATIONS Picnic Point (Tourist Rd) Queens Park Botanic Gardens (Lindsay St) CBD (bus interchange, Neil St) Laurel Bank Park (Hill St) COST Adult $10, Child (13 years & under) $5 per day
TICKETS Tickets can be purchased from any Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Info Hub
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QUEENS PARK Queens Park is the hub of Carnival, hosting the Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine, Night Garden powered by Ergon Energy Retail, Sideshow Alley and the finishing point for the Grand Central Floral Parade. Queens Park has retained the charm and character common to 19th century public parks and botanic gardens. The much-loved Queens Park is probably most recognised for the beautiful camphor laurel lined avenue. But there's something to behold wherever your eyes take you including bright flower beds, large canopies of stately trees and acres of expansive green lawns.
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WHAT'S ON HERITAGE BANK FESTIVAL OF FOOD & WINE (20 - 22 SEPT) Cnr Margaret & Lindsay Sts GRAND CENTRAL FLORAL PARADE FINISHING POINT AND FLOWER MARKET (21 SEPT) Cnr Hume & Godsall Sts SIDESHOW ALLEY (20 - 22 SEPT) Cnr Margaret & Hume Sts FREE FLORAL DISPLAYS IN BOTANIC GARDENS Cnr Campbell & Lindsay Sts NIGHT GARDEN POWERED BY ERGON ENERGY RETAIL (26 - 28 SEPT) Middle Queens Park, Godsall St
INFORMATION HUB Want more info about Carnival or what to see while you're in town? Visit our Information Hub in the Botanic Gardens for the Carnival low-down, to pick up a map, book park shuttle tickets, or even browse the official merchandise.
FEELING PECKISH? The Toowoomba Historical Society is open every day during Carnival from 9:30am to 4:30pm in the Botanic Gardens on Lindsay St, providing light refreshments, hot & cold drinks, baked goods, sandwiches and rolls. Don't miss the mobile food vans in the Botanic Gardens or the scrumptious local produce and stalls within the Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September. Discover the bustling cafés located across the road on Margaret St and the variety of foods, flavours and restaurants just a short walk away in Toowoomba CBD.
PARKLAND ENTERTAINMENT Sway along with the flowers in time to the melodies of the talented musicians and bands in Queens Park Botanic Gardens. Don't miss a chance to get your muscles moving and join in on a free outdoor active class. For a full list of what's on see www.tcof.com.au. Fri 20 – 1pm-5pm
Wed 25 – 1pm-5pm
Sat 21 – 10am-5:30pm
Thu 26 – 1pm-5pm
Sun 22 – 10am-5:30pm
Fri 27 – 1pm-5pm
Mon 23 – 1pm-5pm
Sat 28 – 10am-5:30pm
Tue 24 – 1pm-5pm
Sun 29 – 10am-5:30pm
WHEN Thu 19 Sept – Sun 29 Sept
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LAUREL BANK PARK Just to the west of the city centre on Herries Street are the blooms you can enjoy with your eyes closed! Laurel Bank Park’s stately grounds feature floral displays, a croquet lawn, graceful archways, an elevated viewing platform and a great childrens' play area.
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INFORMATION HUB Want more info about Carnival or what to see and do while you're in town? Visit our Information Hub in Laurel Bank Park just off Herries St for the Carnival low-down, to pick up a map, book park shuttle tickets, or even browse the official merchandise. WHEN Thu 19 Sept – Sun 29 Sept
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DANCE IN THE PARK
TWILIGHT TOURS
Dance away the afternoon in a splendid park setting with the one and only “Let’s Dance Band”. Bring your dancing shoes and move to the melodies from the 60’s and 70’s.
Enter the twilight zone and discover the secret world of the parklands by night. This is your chance to see and hear from the experts about the darker side of plant life in a one-hour nocturnal tour of Laurel Bank Park.
WHEN Sun 22 Sept TIME 12pm – 4pm
LOCATION Laurel Bank Park Music Tent, Hill St, Toowoomba COST FREE
TIME FOR TEA While you're visiting beautiful Laurel Bank Park, drop into the Croquet Club for a traditional Devonshire Tea or cool drink between 9am and 4pm from Sat 21 – Sun 29 September. Head over to Laurel Bank Park Hall for some delicious baked goodies, hot food and sandwiches from 8am to 4pm daily from Fri 20 – Thu 26 September. Visit the food vans for all your takeaway coffee or lunch needs and settle in for a snack amongst the greenery.
Throw the spotlight on some shady characters from far off places like English and Spanish oaks, Gingko trees and Japanese maples. Track down exotic and rare species, and find out what goes on behind the scenes to create our picture-perfect park. WHEN Mon 23 – Fri 27 Sept
COST $5 per person
TIME 6:30pm
TICKETS Prior bookings only www.tcof.com.au
LOCATION Laurel Bank Park Info Hub, Hill St, Toowoomba
PARKLAND ENTERTAINMENT Toowoomba's parks aren't just for flowers, bring your picnic blanket and relax to music floating from Toowoomba's beautiful parks. Or why not try something different with some of the active options available. For a full list of what's on see www.tcof.com.au TIME Fri 20 – 10am - 5:30pm
Tue 24 – 10am - 5:30pm
Sat 28 – 10am - 5:30pm
Sat 21 – 10am - 5:30pm
Wed 25 – 10am - 5:30pm
Sun 29 – 10am - 5:30pm
Sun 22 – 9:30am - 4pm
Thu 26 – 10am - 5:30pm
Mon 23 – 10am - 5:30pm
Fri 27 – 10am - 5:30pm
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PICNIC POINT Perched atop the crest of the Great Dividing Range is Picnic Point. The panoramic 180 degree views will take your breath away, stretching out over the valley to surrounding mountains, the deep gorges below and the world heritage listed area of the Scenic Rim.
Picnic Point is the place to head when visiting Toowoomba! There is lots of parking so you can jump on the shuttle buses to public park displays and the Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine plus all garden tours depart from here too!
INFORMATION HUB Want more info about Carnival or what to see and do while you're in town? Visit our Information Hub on Tourist Rd for the Carnival low-down, to pick up a map, book park shuttle tickets, or browse the official merchandise. WHEN Thu 19 Sept – Sun 29 Sept
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SELF DRIVE ITINERARIES Explore just a sample of our floral-filled parks and gardens on this self-drive route. Discover more self-drive ideas on our website!
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TH E C HRONICLE GA R DEN CO M P ETITION The Garden City is home to thousands of passionate gardeners who work year-round transforming their private gardens into stunning floral showpieces. The Chronicle Garden Competition is in its 70th year and is proudly owned and operated by The Chronicle, Toowoomba's local fountain of news and happenings. Gardeners of all types have the opportunity to show off their creations. WHEN Gardens open Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept
COST FREE to view all competition gardens
TIME 9am – 5pm daily
ENQUIRIES 07 4690 9300
LOCATION Details released in The Chronicle newspaper's Fri 20 Sept edition
WELCOME FROM THE CHRONICLE The Chronicle has supported the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers since the very first floral parade in 1950, seventy years later we are proud to say our passion for this award-winning event has flourished and grown through every aspect of our business; from our editorial, advertising, marketing and front counter teams. Who all do a fantastic job of keeping the community and visitors informed in print, online and face to face. We are also the proud creators and organisers of The Chronicle Garden Competition which attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Toowoomba each year during the ten days of Carnival. This year locals and visitors will enjoy touring a wonderful variety of gardens, no two are the same, with 100 city and country gardens to visit for free! Our sincere thanks go to each and every gardener involved, we appreciate all of your creativity, passion and hard work. Win or not, our gardeners are the heart and soul of The Chronicle Garden Competition and have been for seventy years, the gardeners start planting their seeds in May and battle through adverse weather conditions, interferences from mischievous wildlife and destructive frosts to open their own private pieces of living art to visitors each September. Their contribution and dedication to our region is incredibly generous and inspiring. We are also proud supporters of the Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens, who also open their gardens to visitors for a small entry fee, which goes towards raising funds for charity. Last year our Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens raised more than $50,000 for four local community groups.
GET YOUR GARDEN COMPETITION GUIDE There are so many amazing private gardens to explore, you'll need The Chronicle Garden Competition Guide and map issued in The Chronicle newspaper on Friday 20 September for $1.90. The Guide lists the various entrant categories as well as the garden addresses.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 WINNERS COUNTRY GRAND CHAMPION Paul & Noela Rubb, 194 Schultz-Haden Road, Haden COUNTRY RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Neville & Heather McNalty, 'The Palms', 711 Palm Rd, Cooyar CITY GRAND CHAMPION Kevin & Dianna Drew, 17 Ward St, Highfields CITY RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Les & Fae Stephson, 161 Perth St, Toowoomba 2019 WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED 20 SEPTEMBER
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Everyone at The Chronicle loves the time of year when The Chronicle Garden Competition is in full bloom and we get the influx of visitors travelling up the range to enjoy our Garden City! The whole Toowoomba Region springs to life to put on a show and here at The Chronicle, we’re for you and keeping you up to date on all of the Carnival news! Don’t forget to check The Chronicle in print and online and keep an eye out for our garden maps, so you can visit as many of The Chronicle Garden Competition gardens as you can! If you’re taking some garden pictures while you’re out and about in one of our gardens, don’t forget to use our hash tag: #thechroniclegardencompetition and most importantly enjoy yourself and have fun. ROHAN GOSSTRAY General Manager, The Chronicle
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BOYCE GARDENS
One of the most beautiful and peaceful parks in Toowoomba is the University of Southern Queensland's Japanese Garden. This 3 hectare site is one of Australia's largest and most traditionally designed Japanese stroll gardens. Don't miss the riot of colour at this stunning haven.
Boyce Gardens are as varied as they are beautiful. There's a breathtaking rainforest on the north-eastern corner, a pine forest along Mackenzie Street on the eastern side, plus an avocado orchard and Australian flowering shrubs. On the southern side discover rose gardens, native orchids, camellias and manicured lawns.
WHEN Each Day
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TIME 6am – dusk
TIME 9am – 4pm daily
LOCATION 55 Regent St, Toowoomba
LOCATION 6 Range St, Toowoomba
COST FREE
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PEACEHAVEN BOTANIC PARK Peacehaven Botanic Park is set in the leafy suburb of Highfields, 15 minutes drive north of the Toowoomba CBD. The park is home to more than 200 different species of native plants and scores of birds and wildlife. Follow the meandering paths to discover why locals and visitors of all ages love Peacehaven. There is a specialist native plant nursery open on Saturday from 9am-1pm. Pick yourself up a green souvenir! WHEN Each Day TIME Any Time LOCATION 56 Kuhls Rd, Highfields COST FREE
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TOOWOOMBA EXHIBITION GARDENS
Enjoy guided tours of the gardens with a local indigenous person as well as indigenous chef cooking demonstrations and tastings. An indigenous plant nursery will also be on site so you can take home a souvenir from your Gumbi Gumbi Gardens experience.
Celebrate the pure love of flowers, gardening and all things horticultural. These specially selected Exhibition Gardens are chosen because they are so unique and creative that they deserve a special show all of their own. Be inspired, and perhaps learn a tip or two, at the private gardens selected as Toowoomba’s finest for 2019. For more information visit www.toowoombaexhibitiongardens.com
Immerse yourself in the wonder of indigenous storytelling and partake in a night viewing of the stars from an indigenous perspective. WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept TIME Various (see www.tcof.com.au) LOCATION University of Southern Queensland, 487-535 West St, Toowoomba COST Various (see www.tcof.com.au) ENQUIRIES faculty.marketing@usq.edu.au
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 9am – 5pm daily LOCATIONS Philip & Marjorie Martin, 17 Dallang Rd, Middle Ridge Val Peachey, 5 Fern Dr, Kearneys Spring Ian & Cheryl Feeney, 2 Blue Meadow Ct, Blue Mountain Heights Adrian & Gail Wockner, 5 Horizon Ct, Highfields COST $12 for all 4 gardens, $10 for 3 gardens, $5 for 1 garden ENQUIRIES 07 4635 1801 or www.toowoombaexhibitiongardens.com
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SPRING BLUFF & TRAINS
SPRING BLUFF STATION GARDENS Heritage-listed Spring Bluff Railway Station is home to 150 years of railway history and beautifully landscaped gardens that will stop you in your tracks. The spring exhibit is absolutely stunning with thousands of visitors each September enjoying the magnificent display with an array of poppies, ranunculi, stocks, snapdragons, petunias and many other annuals bursting into colour under the warm sunshine. WHEN Fri 20 – 29 Sept TIME Dawn to dusk LOCATION Spring Bluff Station Gardens, McCormack Drive, Spring Bluff
COST FREE ( food and drink available to purchase) ENQUIRIES 07 4688 6883 or claire.mcgovern@ tr.qld.gov.au
RAIL TO U RS A N D PAC KAG E S FULL DAY STEAM TRAIN TOUR
DIESEL-HAULED TRAIN RIDES TO SPRING BLUFF
Return to yesteryear on a steam train tour from Brisbane to Toowoomba operated by the Australian Railway Historical Society. In Toowoomba you’ll join a coach tour around some of the prize-winning gardens.
Trains leave Toowoomba twice daily for the beautifully scenic journey down to the glorious prize-winning gardens of Spring Bluff where there’s a warm welcome by the “Acting” Station Master. You’ll be greeted with a real song and dance! Pack a picnic, grab a coffee and enjoy a great day at South East Queensland's prettiest railway station.
WHEN Sat 21 – Sun 22 Sept BOOKINGS For more details, see www.tcof.com.au
SILVER BULLET EXPRESS TOUR Travel by specially chartered 2000 class rail-car passed farmlands and quaint Lockyer Valley townships to Toowoomba, with a pause at the beautiful Spring Bluff Station gardens for photos. In Toowoomba you’ll join a coach tour around some of the prize-winning gardens. WHEN Wed 25 Sept
WHEN Sun 22 – Sat 28 Sept BOOKINGS For more details, see www.tcof.com.au
BIG BAND AT THE BLUFF The Jim Miller Big Band plays the tunes of yesteryear in the picturesque gardens at Spring Bluff Railway Station. Chill out on the lawn or dust off your dancing shoes to swing to the Big Band sounds. WHEN Sun 22 Sept TIME 11:30am – 3pm LOCATION Spring Bluff Station Gardens, McCormack Drive, Spring Bluff COST FREE ( food and drink available to purchase) ENQUIRIES 07 4688 6883 or claire.mcgovern@tr.qld.gov.au
BOOKINGS For more details, see www.tcof.com.au
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HERITAGE BANK FESTIVAL OF FOOD & WINE F RIDAY 20 – S U N DAY 2 2 SE PTE M B E R For three mouth-watering days, you can sample the world-famous produce of Southern Queensland Country, all in one place. Treat yourself to incredible flavours, produce and wine fresh from the bountiful pastures, orchards and wine vineyards of the region. Plus, meet one of the nation's favourite landscapers, Dave Franklin, and marvel at the delicious meals created by celebrity chef, Adrian Richardson. WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept TIME Fri & Sat 10am – 10pm Sun 10am – 9pm LOCATION Upper Queens Park, Cnr Margaret and Lindsay Sts, Toowoomba TICKETS Secure your tickets online at www.tcof.com.au book early to avoid disappointment
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WELCOME FROM HERITAGE BANK Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers just keeps getting bigger and better, and is now rightly recognised as one of this country’s premier events. At Heritage Bank, we’re thrilled to play a part in bringing this magnificent event to life, in our 22nd year of sponsoring the Carnival. Last year we extended our sponsorship support to encompass the entire Heritage Bank Festival of Food and Wine, and what an amazing event that has become. Heritage Bank Festival of Food and Wine brings together under the one banner the three days of fantastic food, wine and live music that have become a focal part of the Carnival. It’s a chance to kick back and enjoy mouth-watering local foods and wines, hear from celebrity chefs, and sing along to some of the nation’s finest live musical acts over three days and nights. With John Farnham headlining the concert bill this year, we’re sure the event will be the biggest yet. Carnival celebrates this region’s fantastic lifestyle. It’s a chance for all of us to come together and revel in the glorious spring weather that showcases our gardens, our foods, our parks and our performers. Supporting the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is our way of thanking the community for supporting us. After all, just like the Carnival, Heritage Bank is also a Toowoomba icon that has been a huge part of this community for many years. Welcome to the Heritage Bank Festival of Food and Wine and enjoy the best that this region has to offer. PETER LOCK Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Bank
Tickets sell out each year, book your tickets early so you don't miss out. FREE FESTIVAL SHUTTLE
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sept more details online
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ALL- DAY AC T I V I T I E S THE VINES HAVE BEEN VERY KIND TO U S Don't miss a chance to savour and sample the delicious grape varieties. Learn how to taste and describe wine like an expert at free session in our Garden Bar. TIMES Fri 2:30pm, 4:30pm Sat 12:30pm, 2:30pm Sun 12:30pm, 2:30pm
CHANGING BLOOMS This large-scale floral installation literally changes each day of the Festival – and you can be part of it. Floral designers and festival-goers (that’s you) work together to create a series of floral scenes that intertwine and unfold during the day.
CHEESE APPRECIATION What pairs better with a boutique wine than a mouthwatering artisan cheese? Taste your way through specialty cheeses - yum!
FLORAL FACTORY Be the envy of all your friends and create your own wonderful floral headpiece at this year's Floral Headband space.
AVENUE OF TREES FLORAL DISPLAYS Marvel at the floral designs of artists and florists as they deck out the beautiful camphor-laurel lined avenue with their unique creations.
HENNA HUT Awaken your inner spirituality and indulge in the ancient form of body art. Come and get Festival ready and adorn yourself in some cool floral art henna.
BOOK ONLINE
TCOF.COM.AU
TIMES Fri 3:30pm Sat 11:30am, 1:30pm Sun 11:30am, 1:30pm
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ADRIAN RICHARDSON Adrian Richardson is owner and head chef at the successful and bustling La Luna, in North Carlton, where he has been serving up clean, fresh and innovative food since 1999. The co-host of 'Good Chef Bad Chef' will be sharing his modern Mediterrranean food philosophy using fresh ingredients and keeping it simple. WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept
BBQ TASTINGS Learn the art of traditional low and slow wood-fired BBQ meats, pair it with your favourite brew and you've got yourself a perfect match. WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept TIMES Fri 11am, 1pm, 3pm Sat 11am, 1pm, 3pm Sun 11am, 1pm, 3pm
TIMES Fri 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm Sat 11:30am, 1:30pm, 4pm Sun 11:30am, 1pm, 3pm
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BEER APPRECIATION Can't tell your pale ale from your pilsner? No worries, our tasting sessions will soon fix that. Find out about beer styles, flavours and food-matching. WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept TIMES Fri 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Sat 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Sun 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
DAVE FRANKLIN The Block's Dave Franklin is coming to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers this September. With more than 25 years of experience in designing and constructing beautiful landscapes, Dave Franklin will highlight the biggest backyard trends, teach you how to create a layout for an outdoor space, offer some tips and tricks plus much more! WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept TIMES Fri 12:30pm, 2:30pm Sat 10:30am, 12:30pm Sun 2pm, 4pm
THE CUBBY HOUSE - SAT & SUN ONLY KIDS IN THE GARDEN Meet Brian Sams, a local leading horticulturalist who is passionate about all things gardening and about people growing their own food. Join him in the garden to give your little thumbs a ‘hands on’ gardening experience that will include making a take home sprout head.
SUPER SIZE SANDPIT The mega sandpit brings the builder out in every kid with tools, pipes and wheelbarrows for them to construct, destruct and enjoy.
CHILDREN'S DIY WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY BUNNINGS Create your very own unique handy box at the Bunnings Kids Craft Workshop
FREE FACE PAINTING
KATH DICKSON FAMILY CARE
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Children will make their own leis and necklaces using a selection of materials of their own choice, including paper flowers, beads, patty pans and natural items. As well as flowers, children will be able to make little 'garden critters' to add to their creation.
Kids will enjoy the hands-on Thai Chicken Noodle Salad workshops with Chef Carmel Carmichael, who will take them on a wonderful cooking journey. Start by designing their own noodle box and then create an individual salad using a Veggie Twister. At the end of the session they will have the opportunity to make their own dressing and finish by picking a herb garnish.
Butterflies, princesses and superheroes will unleash their artistic powers on those cute little Carnival faces.
WHEN Sat 21 – Sun 22 Sept TIMES 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
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The Cubby House is open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm
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HERITAGE BANK FESTIVAL OF FOOD & WINE FR IDAY 20 – S U N DAY 2 2 SE PTE M B E R
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FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER PINK MATTER
SLOAN PETERSON
MIDDLE KIDS
Pink Matter was born in late 2016, and ever since, the neo-soul 4-piece has captivated the Brisbane music scene. Within their first year, the all-female group won the QUBE Effect ‘People’s Choice Award’, played Jungle Love Festival and released their debut single Quicksand, which would later earn them airplay on 4ZZZ, Triple J Unearthed radio and Triple J.
From the likes of The Beatles and The Kinks, right through to the modern rock jangles of The Kooks and The Strokes, Sloan Peterson has embraced warm and swirling guitars, and retrospective vocals as a staple on her new record. To the same merit, contemporary pop queens Lana Del Rey and Gwen Stefani lend influence in the form of Sloan Peterson’s sultry and sweet tones.
One listen to Lost Friends, Middle Kids critically acclaimed debut record and it’s clear that the rising Australian trio is aligned with each member’s own vision. Its 12 songs veer from brittle blasts of indie rock to elegiac piano ballads to pop anthems destined to ignite stadium singalongs.
TIME Fri 5:30pm
TIME Fri 7pm
TIME Fri 8:30pm
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SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER ELECTRIK LEMONADE
QUEEN FOREVER
BJORN AGAIN
Since their debut in 2010, Electrik Lemonade's live performances have rapidly grown as they play to crowds at premiere live music venues & festivals up and down the East Coast. Drawing on a unique blend of influences while combining their comedic, fun attitude toward life they present an energetic, visual music show.
This band’s stage show is the ultimate Queen experience. You’ll be in awe of Freddie’s iconic moves, authentic costumes and superb musicianship, including Queen’s signature harmonies which will blow you away. You’ll feel like you’re attending a 1980s Queen concert at Wembley!
ABBA fans, it's time to get excited as Bjorn Again, the internationally acclaimed ABBAendorsed ABBA show, are celebrating their 30th Anniversary and they're coming to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers!
TIME Sat 5:30pm
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TIME Sat 7pm
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TIME Sat 8:30pm
SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER CHEAP FAKES
DRAGON
JOHN FARNHAM
Cheap Fakes. Brisbane’s 6 headed, genredefying beast are Australia’s best blend of massive soul-soaked, brass-fuelled pop, funk, and ska. Cheap Fakes continue to bring their unique and energetic music to masses of listeners and live audiences worldwide.
Dragon is back, as good as ever, fronted by the legendary kiwi singer Mark Williams. This band rocks its way through a long list of iconic songs that are part of the national estate.
In a country of 22 million people, John Farnham is the one Australian artist who stages arena-sized concerts whenever he tours to satisfy the demand. He is, without challenge, Australia’s most successful solo artist, on-stage and on record.
TIME Sun 4pm
TIME Sun 6pm
TIME Sun 7:45pm
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WELCOME FROM QANTAS
QANTAS GALA DINNER A MAGICA L N I G H T U N D E R THE STAR S You're invited to dine in style in the heart of beautiful Toowoomba City to celebrate the start of the 2019 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers with an opening night gala dinner. This unforgettable degustation dining experience combines the very best of local produce and delicious matching wines. WHEN Thu 19 Sept
COST $199 per person
TIME 6pm
TICKETS Book early to avoid disappointment at www.tcof.com.au
LOCATION Civic Square, Cnr Mothercraft & Gallery Lanes, Toowoomba
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QANTAS GALA DINNER
As an airline born in Queensland, Toowoomba holds a special place in our heart. It has also been selected as the home of the Qantas Group’s first Pilot Academy and the training ground for generations of future pilots for the Qantas Group and the broader industry. We’re pleased support the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers once again, as it celebrates 70 years of bringing tourists and locals together to celebrate the region. We look forward to playing our part in helping travellers visit the Carnival, with direct flights each week to Toowoomba from Sydney, and seamless connections to our domestic and international networks. ANDREW MONAGHAN Chief Operating Officer, QantasLink
WELCOME FROM ERGON ENERGY RETAIL Ergon Energy Retail, as part of the Energy Queensland Group, is excited to support the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in its 70th anniversary year. We’ve been a proud supporter of this iconic event for 21 years and are thrilled to again sponsor the Night Garden powered by Ergon Energy Retail. We hope Toowoomba residents and visitors alike will join us as Queens Park springs to life with immersive light installations, LED lighting and dazzling light displays. Make sure you get your cameras ready as there will be lots of Instagram worthy moments. At Ergon Energy Retail we’re 100% Queensland owned and we live and work in regional Queensland. That’s why we’re so passionate about supporting our local communities and events such as the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. We look forward to joining you for another successful Carnival and hope that the Night Garden helps ‘brighten’ your night. CHERYL HOPKINS Executive General Manager, Ergon Energy Retail
NIGHT GARDEN POWERED BY ERGON ENERGY RETAIL As twilight settles in, Queens Park will spring to life with a-MAZE-ing and interactive lighting displays that weave through a secluded section of the parkland. Designed as an interactive space, the Night Garden features immersive light installations and illuminations of colour. WHEN Thu 26 - Sat 28 Sept TIME 6pm - 8:30pm
COST Adult $10 | Concession/Student $5 Child (13 years & under) $2, Children under 2 FREE TICKETS www.tcof.com.au
LOCATION Queens Park, Toowoomba
NIGHT GARDEN POWERED BY ERGON ENERGY
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100,000 people line the street as flowery floats wind their way through the heart of the city. This year's wonderful theme is "Power of the Flower". Street performers, carnival characters, incredible inflatables and stilt walkers escort the stunning floral floats on their journey to Queens Park. Be early to grab a good viewing spot because the whole town and thousands of visitors turn out for the Parade! There’s free chalk so you can make your own artistic mark on the parade route and when it’s over, head for the Godsall Street Oval where the floats are on display and the flowers, fruit and veggies that decorated them will be available for sale!
There’s no better time of year to explore the sights, tastes and entertainment that our beautiful region has on offer, and we’re inviting you to join us for all the colour and action of the iconic Grand Central Floral Parade. In 1950, the very first floral parade was led by a bullock team and watched by over 50,000 members of the community. In 2018, we had over 100,000 people line the streets to watch over 80 floats, performers and community groups showcase what their community means to them. This year we are taking a walk back in history, to celebrate the people that devote hours upon hours of their time, creativity and community spirit to create this parade for our city each year. Join us at the 2019 Grand Central Floral Parade to see this year’s theme ‘The Power of the Flower’ brought to life by our community, led by an updated version of the 1950's bullock team. We’d love for you to visit us in-centre as well. Join us on Carnival Saturday atGrand Central Shopping Centre for entertainment and fun for all the family before heading out to watch the parade, plus visit our historical photo wall in-centre, showcasing a range of images from the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers over the past 70 years. We look forward to sharing this momentous milestone with our community and visitors, and are proud to once again be a Major Partner for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
MARIEKE BRIDGEMAN Marketing Manager, Grand Central
PARADE STARTS AT 3PM
FINISH
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LAUGH! PLAY! HOORAY!!
It’s time to celebrate as Toowoomba springs to life with the milestone achievement of the 70th year of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
HUME ST
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER AT 3PM
WELCOME FROM GRAND CENTRAL
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Road closures are in place on Parade Day. Plan your trip at www.tcof.com.au GRAND CENTRAL FLORAL PARADE
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SIDESHOW ALLEY FR IDAY 20 - SU NDAY 2 2 SE PTE M B E R THRILLS, SPILLS AND DAFFODILS! It's Sideshow Alley, it's Adrenaline Avenue, it's Extreme Street!
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Head to Lower Queens Park for thrill-seeking rides, fairy floss, dagwood dogs and show bags! Have a shot at winning a top shelf prize at one of the sideshow games or take in a bird's-eye view upside down from the heart-stopping 360ยบ ride. Presented by Storage King. LOCATION Frogs Hollow, Lower Queens Park, Margaret St, Toowoomba. TIME Fri 5pm - 10pm Sat 10am - 10pm Sun 10am - 9pm
FREE ENTRY RIDES AND SOME ACTIVITIES REQUIRE COUPONS $2 = one coupon $30 = 18 coupons $60 = 40 coupons $99 = 70 coupons
FIREWORKS
JAI WAETFORD
The skies over Toowoomba will light up with breathtaking displays over three nights, and so will the kids' faces!
Not satisfied with simply staying within the realm of music and television, Jai Waetford, the digitalsavvy 20 year old has a combined social media empire of 2.3 million, amassed 564 million worldwide streams, scored an ARIA-gold certified top 10 debut hit, toured alongside international superstars Selena Gomez and Little Mix, and headlined his own sold out tour in his home country.
TIME Fri & Sat 8:30pm Sun 7:30pm
TIME Sun 4pm
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OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN TOOWOOMBA THIS CARNIVAL Plant yourself on a tour, tantalise your tastebuds or dig up some fun in our community events. Soak up Toowoomba a little longer and embrace all things floral and spring!
OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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FOODIE EXPERIENCES There's more to Carnival than meets the eye. Why not take a tour of character filled pubs or join a progressive dinner? Just planting the seed of a great idea!
TALKING PUBS TOUR Join our four-hour progressive foodie tour to four character-filled Toowoomba pubs. Start with grazing platters at the quirky dogfriendly, Bar Wunder, followed by Asian-style entrees at Junk Toowoomba. Enjoy your main course served on a volcanic stone at The Cube Hotel, followed by a delicious dessert at the rooftop bar & bistro, George Banks. Tour includes all meals and a drink at each pub. WHEN Sun 22 Sept (lunch tour) Fri 27 Sept (dinner tour) Sat 28 Sept (dinner tour) Sun 29 Sept (lunch tour) TIME Lunch tour pick up at 11am, Dinner tour pick up at 5:15pm PICK-UP Bar Wunder, 424 Ruthven St, Toowoomba COST* Adult $99 TICKETS www.tcof.com.au
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FOODIE EXPERIENCES
FRIDAY PROGRESSIVE FOODIE TOUR
SATURDAY PROGRESSIVE FOODIE TOUR
Discover more of Toowoomba's flavours on this progressive dinner tour beginning with mezze sharing platters at Toowoomba's Turkish restaurant, Sofra. Enjoy mains at Inbound Restaurant adjoining the historic Railway Station and a decadent dessert at Encores Restaurant. Tour includes all meals and a drink at each venue.
Join us on our gourmet progressive dinner tour beginning with cheese and canapés and an exclusive guided tour of Cobb+Co Museum's Carriage Room. Enjoy mains at the historic Gip's Restaurant, formerly an 1860s mansion, followed by scrumptious dessert at Picnic Point Restaurant. Tour includes all meals and a drink at each venue.
WHEN Fri 27 Sept
WHEN Sat 28 Sept
TIME Pick up at 5:15pm
TIME Pick up at 5:15pm
PICK-UP Masonic Hall, 60 Neil St, Toowoomba
PICK-UP Picnic Point Parkland, Bus Stop, Tourist Rd, Toowoomba
COST* Adult $139 TICKETS www.tcof.com.au
COST* Adult $139 TICKETS www.tcof.com.au
OUR LOCAL LARDER BRUNCH
HATS & HIGH TEA
Foodies, you will love this event! Graze on the finest produce and artisan foods produced right here on the Darling Downs. Meet the producers and enjoy a sumptuous taste of our region at historical Gips Restaurant. A hearty grazing share-style brunch, 2 glasses of matched wines as well as soft drink, non-alcoholic fruit punch and tea and coffee are all included in your ticket price.
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty that is Gabbinbar Homestead at this charming high tea event. Indulge in an exclusive 4-course hand-crafted tasting menu created by head chef Bernhard, accompanied by a complimentary drinks package that includes Australian sparkling wine, juice, Pimms, punch, tea and coffee. Wear your most creative or fun hat to celebrate all things Carnival and spring.
WHEN Sun 22 Sept
WHEN Wed 25 Sept
TIME 10am – 1pm
TIME 10:30am – 2pm
LOCATION Gips Restaurant, 120 Russell St, Toowoomba
LOCATION Gabbinbar Homestead, 344 Ramsay St, Toowoomba
COST* Adult $97
COST* Adult $149
TICKETS www.tcof.com.au
TICKETS www.tcof.com.au
*No refunds apply for bookings cancelled within seven days of departure. All guests must be over 18 years of age.
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GARDEN TOURS
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Leave the car behind and be dropped off at the front gate of Toowoomba’s award winning beautiful gardens. These tours showcase the blooming best Toowoomba gardens of 2019.
PARK SHUTTLE BUS To make getting around the city as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible, a Park Shuttle Bus will operate during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The Park Shuttle Bus will travel a loop of the public parks and the CBD. Tickets will be available for purchase at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Info Hubs (one at each featured public park) or the CBD Bus Interchange. WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 9am – 5pm daily Mon to Thu (every hour) Fri to Sun (every 30 mins) PICK-UP Picnic Point (bus zone), Queens Park Botanic Gardens (Lindsay St), CBD (bus interchange, Neil St) & Laurel Bank Park (bus zone, Hill St) COST Adult $10, Child (13 years & under) $5 per day TICKETS No prior booking needed. Purchase tickets at Carnival Info Hubs
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GARDEN TOURS
MORNING GARDENS TOUR
AFTERNOON GARDENS TOUR
GRAND PARADE TOUR
Enjoy a morning tour of 4 of Toowoomba’s colourful prizewinning gardens, hosted by Stonestreets Coaches, official tour partner of the Chronicle Garden Competition.
Spend the afternoon wandering among spectacular floral displays in 4 of Toowoomba’s best prizewinning gardens, hosted by Stonestreets Coaches, official tour partner of the Chronicle Garden Competition.
Everyone loves a parade and it would be difficult to find a more colourful parade than the Grand Central Floral Parade. The tour will begin visiting several prize-winning gardens and an Exhibition garden, followed by a buffet lunch finishing with reserved seating at the Grand Central Floral Parade.
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept Sat 28 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 9am – 12pm PICK-UP Picnic Point Parkland, bus zone, 164 Tourist Rd, Toowoomba COST $45 per person TICKETS www.stonestreetstravel.com.au/ travel-and-tours/toowoombacarnival-of-flowers
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept Sat 28 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 1pm – 4pm PICK-UP Picnic Point Parkland, bus zone, 164 Tourist Rd, Toowoomba COST $45 per person TICKETS www.stonestreetstravel.com.au/ travel-and-tours/toowoombacarnival-of-flowers
WHEN Sat 21 Sept TIME 8:30am – 5pm PICK-UP Picnic Point Parkland, bus zone, 164 Tourist Rd, Toowoomba COST $99 per person TICKETS www.stonestreetstravel.com.au/ travel-and-tours/toowoombacarnival-of-flowers/
COUNTRY GARDENS OF THE DARLING DOWNS TOUR Just a short hop from Toowoomba and into the Darling Downs are many beautiful country gardens. On this country tour, wander through lovingly manicured acreage gardens and enjoy a boxed picnic lunch. This tour is hosted by Stonestreets Coaches, official tour partner of the Chronicle Garden Competition. WHEN Sun 22 & Sat 28 Sept TIME 8:30am – 4:30pm PICK-UP Picnic Point Parkland, bus zone, 164 Tourist Rd, Toowoomba COST $89 per person
CABBIE CAPERS PARKS AND GARDENS TOURS
TOOWOOMBA SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Select a 10 seater maxi taxi or a 4 seater sedan and enjoy a tour of Toowoomba’s prize-winning gardens and local parks. Visitors can choose from pre-made tours or create their own itinerary and be chauffeured by Toowoomba’s most experienced and dedicated local drivers.
Showcasing Toowoomba’s attractions with full commentary, jump on board a Toowoomba Sightseeing Tour to discover local history, people of interest, aboriginal heritage and the natural beauty of our region. Or, take the opportunity to discover beautiful parks, private gardens and Toowoomba city by night.
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 9am – 5pm
WHEN Fri 20, Sat 21, Mon 23 – Sat 28 Sept
PICK-UP Any address in Toowoomba
TIME Morning Tour 10am Afternoon Tour 1pm Night Tour 5pm
COST Maxi Taxi hourly hire $50 Sedan hourly hire $40
PICK-UP Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre, 86 James St, Toowoomba
TICKETS gcc@blackandwhitecabs.com.au
COST Adult $20, Student (under 18) $10, Child (under 12) $5
TICKETS www.stonestreetstravel.com.au/travel-andtours/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers
TICKETS www.toowoombasightseeing.com.au
PICNIC IN THE GARDENS TOUR
CULTIVATE COUNTRY GARDENS TOURS
AUSTRALIAN GETAWAY TOURS
At a more relaxed pace, this tour allows time to really enjoy the best of Toowoomba’s beautiful gardens including the Grand Champion winner of the Chronicle Garden Competition. The tour also includes a gourmet boxed picnic lunch and is hosted by Stonestreets Coaches, official tour partner of the Chronicle Garden Competition.
If you want to see some of the region's awardwinning large gardens and a little of the country surrounding Toowoomba in one day, then this is the tour for you. Guided by renowned local horticulturalist, Brian Sams and tour specialist, Wendy Allen, the daily tours will visit some of the hidden gems that are often missed by visitors – the beautiful country gardens including the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion and other winning and specialist country gardens. Morning tea and a delicious lunch is also included.
Jump on a day tour with Australian Getaway Tours and see the roads less travelled. Tours visit Highfields, including some private competition gardens before clocking in at Cabarlah Cuckoo Clocks for morning tea. Visit stunning competition gardens in Crows Nest before a tasty stop for lunch at Crows Nest Hotel. Visit the local soft drinks factory, and enjoy a wine and cheese tasting at a local vineyard before returning back to Toowoomba.
WHEN Mon 23 – Fri 27 Sept TIME 10:30am – 4pm PICK-UP Picnic Point Parkland, bus zone, 164 Tourist Rd, Toowoomba COST $80 per person TICKETS www.stonestreetstravel.com.au/travel-andtours/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers
WHEN Sat 21 – Thu 26 Sept TIME 8:30am – 5:30pm
WHEN Fri 20, Sun 22, Tue 24, Thu 26, Sat 28 Sept TIME 8am - 4:30pm PICK-UP Motels and caravan parks in Toowoomba
PICK-UP Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre, 86 James St, Toowoomba
COST Adult $120, Pensioner $110, Child $75
COST $135 per person
TICKETS www.getawaytours.com.au
TICKETS www.activateevents.net.au
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COMMUNITY FLORAL EVENTS During the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers the city blooms with special events and exhibitions showcasing the most fabulous floral arrangements.
TOOWOOMBA ORCHID SOCIETY SPRING SHOW An absolute must for orchid lovers, with culture talks and potting demonstrations to help you with your own cultivations. WHEN Sat 21 – Tue 24 Sept, TIME 8:30am – 4pm (Tue 8:30am – 3pm) LOCATION St Paul’s Church Hall, Cnr James & Phillips Sts, Toowoomba COST
$4 ENQUIRIES 0428 383 403 or jht.orchids@gmail.com
TOOWOOMBA CLIVIA SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW
TOOWOOMBA GERANIUM SOCIETY
Clivia enthusiasts come from all over Australia to see the spectacular Toowoomba clivias. With the perfect climate and conditions to grow these gorgeous blooms, Toowoomba’s clivias come out in all their glory for Carnival. Clivia seeds and seedlings will be on sale, with members on hands to answer specific questions.
Join the Geranium Society for a blooming great show and sale. Members will be on hand to share their knowledge on the amazing variety of geraniums. There will also be a huge variety of geraniums for sale so grab a geranium souvenir to take home.
WHEN Fri 20 –Wed 25 Sept
TIME 8:30am – 3pm
TIME Fri 12pm – 5pm, Sat – Wed, 9am – 5pm
LOCATION Masonic Hall, 58 Neil St, Toowoomba
LOCATION Horticultural Pavilion, Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Behind Cobb+Co 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba
COST Adult $2, Children FREE
COST Gold coin donation
WHEN Sat 21 – Sun 22 Sept
ENQUIRIES 0439 309 538 or www.facebook. com/Toowoombageraniumsociety
ENQUIRIES 0407 336 940 or info@ toowoombacliviasociety.com.au
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NATIVE ORCHID SOCIETY OF TOOWOOMBA SPRING SHOW
TOOWOOMBA AND DISTRICTS BROMELIAD SOCIETY SHOW
NOSTI presents a delightful display of Australian native orchids, exotic orchids, ferns, bromeliads and foliage plants. Plants, floral art and crafts are for sale with experienced growers and enthusiasts on hand to assist with growing and cultivation tips.
There are hundreds of bromeliads, cacti, succulents and foliage to behold at the Bromeliad Show. Advice on growing bromeliads will be available as well as the best varieties that suits the region’s climate. Thousands of plants are for sale including stalls selling gardening tools so expand your bromeliad collection.
WHEN Fri 20 – Mon 23 Sept TIME 9am – 5pm (Mon 9am – 3pm) LOCATION St John's Lutheran Church Hall, 431 Bridge St, Toowoomba COST Adult $3, Children under 15 FREE ENQUIRIES 0418 153 003 or 07 4630 1825
WHEN Sat 21 – Mon 23 Sept TIME 8am – 4pm (Mon 8am – 2pm) LOCATION Sacred Heart Primary School Hall, Cnr North & Tor Sts, Toowoomba COST Adult $3, Children FREE ENQUIRIES 0412 263 332 or toowoombabroms@gmail.com
ST LUKE’S FLOWER & MUSIC FESTIVAL
ST DAVID’S ON DISPLAY
St Luke’s Anglican Church puts on magnificent floral displays by the Toowoomba Floral Art Group, with music concerts daily at 12:30pm. Drop into the hall to see a range of arts and crafts by local artisans and enjoy St Luke’s beautiful gardens.
St David’s Presbyterian Church holds its annual Carnival celebration with floral displays, cakes, crafts, plants and white elephant stalls set in the beautiful church gardens. See the displays and demonstrations and take home a great bargain from one of the many stalls.
WHEN Fri 20 –Wed 25 Sept TIME 9am – 4pm LOCATION 152 Herries St, Toowoomba COST Gold coin donation ENQUIRIES 07 4639 1910 or stluke.tmba@bigpond.com
TOOWOOMBA BONSAI GROUP ANNUAL SHOW The Toowoomba climate is ideal for growing a wide variety of bonsai, from alpine through to tropical. The annual show features a display of bonsai trees showcasing many styles and species traditionally used by the bonsai masters in Japan and China, including Australian native species and spring flowering bonsai. Members will be on hand to give advice and recommendations and don’t miss the daily bonsai demonstrations!
WHEN Sat 28 Sept TIME 8am – 2:30pm LOCATION St David's Presbyterian Church, 46 Mary St, Toowoomba COST FREE ENQUIRIES 07 4573 4942 or serendipity48bev@gmail.com
HANGING BASKET DISPLAY Cobb+Co Museum proudly presents a spectacular display of 60 hanging baskets. Each basket was lovingly created by community members from the Toowoomba region as part of a design competition. This year's display is sure to delight with categories from floral arrangements to artisan creations. While visiting the Museum discover a variety of interactive displays, exhibits, heritage trade workshops and relax in Cobb's Coffee Shop.
IKEBANA DISPLAY Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery proudly presents a display in the Japanese art of flower arrangement by the Toowoomba Ikebana Group. From traditional use of minimalism to emphasise shape, line and form, Ikebana has become boldly experimental with new designs that continue to push the boundaries of the materials used. Make time to drop in and see the local talent! WHEN Sat 21 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 10am – 4pm (Sun 1pm – 4pm) LOCATION Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven St, Toowoomba COST FREE ENQUIRIES 07 4688 6652 or art@tr.qld.gov.au
ST PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL FLORAL DISPLAY Toowoomba’s Flowers to Impress School of Floristry will be working their magic during Carnival with spectular floral artistry adorning St Patrick’s Cathedral. Enjoy the ambience as stirring musical notes fill the cathedral during your visit. WHEN Thu 19 – Wed 25 Sept
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sept
TIME 9:30am – 4pm
TIME 9am – 4pm
LOCATION St Patrick's Cathedral, Cnr James & Neil Sts, Toowoomba
LOCATION Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba
COST Adult $3, Children under 16 FREE ENQUIRIES 0418 710 704 or kimberly@bonsaiacademy.com.au
WHEN Fri 20 – Sat 21 Sept, Mon 23 – Tue 24 Sept TIME 9:30am – 4pm LOCATION St James Anglican Church, 145 Mort St, Toowoomba
ENQUIRIES 07 4639 1858 or office@stjames.org.au
SUCCULENT FEST Don’t miss this one day market showcasing succulents, including lithops, bromeliads, cottage and edible plants, creative planting options and artistic extras for fairy gardens. WHEN Sun 22 Sept TIME 8am – 2pm LOCATION Bunkers Hill State School, 315 Bunkers Hill School Road, Westbrook
TIME 9am – 5pm
COST Adult $12.50, Concession $10, Child (3-15 years) $6.50, Family (1 Adult, 3 Children) $25, Family (2 Adults, 4 Children) $32
St James Anglican Church celebrates 150 years! Enjoy tours and talks on the beautiful and unique stained glass windows or join a guided tour of the church and its extensive history. Music and floral displays will fill the church with spring ambience.
COST Cold coin donation
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept
LOCATION Rose Cottage, Newtown Park, Cnr Holberton & Pottinger Sts, Toowoomba
ST JAMES CHURCH STAINED GLASS WINDOWS & FLORAL DISPLAY
COST Donations are welcome
COST $2 (please note no ATMS on site) ENQUIRIES 0409 346 435 or 0439 924 699
ENQUIRIES 07 4637 1500 or admin@stpats.org.au
ENQUIRIES 07 4659 4900 or inquiries@cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
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BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE...
SPRING POLO Take in the atmosphere you can only get at a day at the polo. The food, the wine… and of course the ponies and their riders putting on a show for you. Throughout the afternoon, guests will take part in traditional events such as divot stomps and the men’s and ladies dashes. Eat and sip the best produce the region has to offer on a day you’ll never forget. WHEN Sat 28 Sept TIME 11:30am – 5:30pm LOCATION Godsall St Oval, Queens Park, Cnr Godsall & Hume Sts, Toowoomba COST Please refer to www.eventgrouptoowoomba.com.au
CARNIVAL OF TRAINS Come along and see the world of model railways where the grass is green and flowers bright and colourful. Trains run through the beautiful scenery with a Model Railway Museum to visit as well. Enter the Tunnel Portal – an exciting adventure of model railroading awaits. WHEN Sat 21 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 10am – 4pm LOCATION Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Rd, Toowoomba COST Gold coin donation
TICKETS www.eventgrouptoowoomba.com.au
ENQUIRIES 07 4638 0397 or toowoombamodelrailwayclub@ gmail.com
ROYAL BULL’S HEAD INN
GEHAM CRAFT AND GARDEN SHOW
TEAPOT EXTRAVAGANZA
ST STEPHEN'S CRAFT DISPLAY
A National Trust building, Drayton’s Royal Bull’s Head Inn is an iconic historic building which served as a resting place for travellers in the 1800s. Each day an artist (with a floral focus) will demonstrate their skills and discuss their work. Children’s art activities will also be available.
Take home something handmade with love from the quaint country town of Geham. There are more than 65 stalls full of country crafts and arts, upcycled furniture, patchwork, woodcrafts, jewellery and leather goods. There's a range of entertainment for the whole family with live music, demonstrating artists and craft activities for the kids.
The Teapot Extravaganza is a one-of-a-kind display that features over 400 decorative, functional, novelty and antique teapots. Browse through the book, craft, food and plant stalls or enjoy a relaxing Devonshire tea. Free children’s activities are from 10am to 2pm each day.
Stained glass windows, fantastic floral arrangements, display of 100 year old fans, craft, jams, pickles, home cooking, plant sales and scrumptious Devonshire teas to enjoy.
WHEN Sat 21 – Sat 28 Sept
TIME 9am – 4pm
TIME 9:30am – 4:30pm
LOCATION St Stephen's Uniting Church, 51 Neil St, Toowoomba
WHEN Mon 23 – Fri 27 Sept TIME 10am – 4pm LOCATION Royal Bull's Head Inn, 59 Brisbane St, Drayton COST Adult $7, Concession/Child (5-12 years) $5, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $20, National Trust members free ENQUIRIES 0490 363 719 or toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org
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WHEN Sat 21 – Sun 22 Sept TIME Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 9am – 3pm LOCATION Geham State School, 9625 New England Highway, Geham COST Adult $5, Children under 12 FREE ENQUIRIES 0429 941 250 or craftshow@gehamss.eq.edu.au
OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO
WHEN Mon 23 – Wed 25 Sept
LOCATION St Alban's Hall, Cnr Anzac Avenue & Hill Sts, Toowoomba
COST Gold coin donation
COST Adult $4, Children free
ENQUIRIES 07 4635 4673 or kstep@iinet.net.au
ENQUIRIES 0420 299 996 or teapots@toowoombawest.org
TOOWOOMBA’S FINEST CRAFT SHOW
DOWNLANDS ART EXHIBITION
HIGHFIELDS STEAMPU NK FESTIVAL
Showcase of over 40 of Toowoomba’s best artisan and craftspeople and their wares in a beautiful historic hall. Fairy Dell will help children make fairy gardens and there will be a flower area to talk to local growers of the plants for sale. There will also be a special exhibit area, Flaunting the Flower, which is open to all artists in any medium for special pieces.
The region’s most comprehensive annual art exhibition is on from the 21st to the 28th of September. Featuring more than 1,000 pieces from more than 200 artists, the exhibition has something for everyone. For more information, visit www.downlandsart.com
The Highfields Steampunk Festival is bringing our steam-powered past to the forefront of today’s technology through combining historical elements with old-fashioned features. There will be a historic steam engine powering a water pump, miniature steam train rides, steampunk fashion competition and steam-flower art show incorporating floral inspired pieces with a steampunk twist.
WHEN Sat 21 – Mon 23 Sept TIME 9am – 3pm (Sun 9am – 5pm) LOCATION Glennie School Hall, 246a Herries St, Toowoomba COST FREE ENQUIRIES 0488 404 637 or ddieckmann1@bigpond.com
WHEN Gala: Fri 20 Sept Exhibition: Sat 21 – Sat 28 Sept
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept
TIME 10am – 4pm (Fri 20 7pm – 11pm)
TIME 10am – 4pm
LOCATION Downlands College, 72 Ruthven St, Toowoomba
LOCATION Highfields Pioneer Village, 73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields
COST Gala $50 Exhibition: Adult $7.50, Pensioner $5, School Aged Child Free
COST Adult $12, Seniors $10, Child $6 Family (2 Adults, 4 Children) $30
ENQUIRIES 07 4690 9500 or enquiries@downlands.qld.edu.au
ENQUIRIES 07 4696 6309 or highfieldspioneervillage@hotmail.com
THE POTTER'S PICNIC
TOMBSTONE TOUR
Take part in the Darling Downs Potters' Club event, where there'll be market stalls, spring-themed ceramics and light food and refreshments. Don't miss the music and entertainment throughout the day, with activities such as interactive clay demonstrations for children and adults.
Come and experience a guided tour through the Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery with local historian Peter Cullen. Peter will explain the significance of the floral cemetery symbols and visit the graves of some of the people who helped make the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers what it is today.
WHEN Sat 21 Sept
WHEN Sat 28 Sept
Unleash your creative side and join a painting workshop. Participants will learn new techniques, embrace a fun experience and walk away with a completed artwork that will forever hold floral memories of Toowoomba. A local florist will present a flower market for all your local fresh flower needs! There will also be an art market with a festive display of floral-inspired pieces for viewing and for sale.
TIME 8am – 4pm
TIME 10am – 11am
WHEN Sat 21 Sept
LOCATION Darling Downs Potters' Club, 145 West St, Toowoomba
LOCATION Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery, Cnr Anzac Avenue & South St, Toowoomba
TIME 9am – 2pm
COST FREE
COST $25 per person
ENQUIRIES 0434 502 010 or toowoombapotters@gmail.com
TICKETS www.tcof.com.au
KREATE IT FLOWER FUN DAY
LOCATION Toowoomba Bowls Club, 40 Lindsay St, Toowoomba COST Flower & Art Market FREE Painting Workshop $50 ENQUIRIES 0439 836 754 or info@kreateit.com.au
OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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TINKER CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Tinker is hosting 8 adult creative workshops across 3 days including polymer clay jewellery, design your own clutch, watercolour flowers and much more. There are also 16 kids creative workshops on offer across 4 days including t-shirt painting, acrylic painting, watercolour, textiles and much more. WHEN Sun 22 – Tue 24 Sept (Adults) Thu 26 – Sun 29 Sept (Children) TIME Various (see www. tinkertoowoomba.com) LOCATION Tinker, 8 Dexter St, Toowoomba COST Adult workshops $70 Child workshops $25 ENQUIRIES create@tinkertoowoomba.com
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THRIVE ON ARTS
SPRING HERITAGE WEEKEND
Thrive on Arts is a creative space for children and families to create, play and be entertained. Featuring Spot the Dog on the main stage and Flipside Circus workshops and show “We Live Here”, Thrive will inspire creativity through 5 days of interactive and engaging programs.
The heritage-listed Woolshed at Jondaryan is the oldest and largest operating woolshed of its kind in the world with over 150 years of history. The Woolshed will come alive across four days, filled with activities and experiences that champion our local and Australian history.
Whether it be music, drama, art or a workshop that brings you to the space, stay a while and try something new! WHEN Wed 25 – Sun 29 Sept TIME 9:30am – 2pm LOCATION 56 Neil St, Toowoomba COST Various TICKETS www.empiretheatre.com.au
OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO
WHEN Fri 27 – Mon 30 Sept TIME 8:30am – 4:30pm LOCATION 264 Jondaryan-Evanslea Rd, Jondaryan
COST Adult $10, Concession $8.50, Child $5, Family $30 ENQUIRIES 07 4692 2229 or functions@jondaryanwoolshed. com.au
QUILTS, STITCHES & TEXTILES TRAIL The Trail provides an opportunity for visitors to see spring immortalized in the colourful and unique heritage crafts of quilting, embroidery, spinning, weaving, felting and more. WHEN Fri 20 – Sat 28 Sept
LOCATION Various, Toowoomba
TIME Various opening times (see www.tcof.com.au)
ENQUIRIES 0409 634 272 or www.facebook.com/ quiltstitchtextile/
NATURE OBSERVED This exhibition showcases artworks from Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection by artists who reflect on the natural world.
TOOWOOMBA CITY LIBRARY
MEMORABILIA
WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept
Toowoomba City Library are hosting displays, talks and a range of activities, guided walks and workshops during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Take time to relive past Carnival memories and peruse the historical exhibits or take in a talk on Carnival's 70 years of flowers. From guided walks to book planter workshops, there is something for everyone.
TIME 10am – 4pm (Sundays 1pm – 4pm)
WHEN Various
LOCATION Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, 531 Ruthven St, Toowoomba
TIME Various
COST FREE
LOCATION Toowoomba City Library, 155 Herries St, Toowoomba
ENQUIRIES 07 4688 6652 or art@tr.qld.gov.au
COST FREE (Book Planter workshops incur a cost)
Don’t miss it on your visit to Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.
Celebrate our 70th birthday and take a trip down memory lane with us. Special displays of memorabilia from the past seven decades will be presented in Toowoomba City Hall’s recently refurbished Annex. The Annex will be a wonderful setting for the treasure trove of photos, footage, floral displays, storytelling and the much loved items that will be sure to spark fond memories for many. Refreshments will be available and local guides will be on hand to help you take a walk down memory lane. WHEN Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sept LOCATION The Annex, 541 Ruthven St, Toowoomba
TICKETS For registration please see www.tcof.com.au
COST FREE ENQUIRIES For more details visit www.tcof.com.au
OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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CARNIVAL AT A GLANCE For more information or to book your tickets visit www.tcof.com.au ON EV ERYDAY 2 0 - 2 9 S E PT Park Shuttle p5
Peacehaven Botanic Park p13
Cabbie Capers Parks and Gardens Tours p33
Queens Park Botanic Gardens Floral Display and Parkland Entertainment p6
Boyce Garden p13
Cobb+Co Museum Hanging Basket Display p35
Ju Raku En Japanese Garden p13
Highfields Steampunk Festival p37
Laurel Bank Park Floral Displays and Parkland Entertainment p8
Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens p14
Nature Observed p39
Gumbi Gumbi Gardens p14
Toowoomba City Library p39
Spring Bluff Railway Station and Gardens p15
Memorabilia p39
Picnic Point Lookout and Bushlands p10 The Chronicle Garden Competition p12
FRIDAY 20 SEPT
SATURDAY 21 SEPT
SUNDAY 22 SEPT
Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine p16
Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine p16
Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine p16
Sideshow Alley p28
Grand Central Floral Parade p26
Dance in the Park p9
Morning Gardens Tour p32
Full Day Steam Train Tour p15
Big Band at the Bluff p15
Afternoon Gardens Tour p32
Sideshow Alley p28
Diesel-hauled Train Rides to Spring Bluff p15
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33
Grand Parade Tour p32
Full Day Steam Train Tour p15
Australian Getaway Garden Tours p33
Morning Gardens Tour p32
Sideshow Alley p28
Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show p34
Afternoon Gardens Tour p32
Talking Pubs Tour p30
Native Orchid Society of Toowoomba Spring Show p34
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33
Our Local Larder Brunch p31
Cultivate Country Garden Tours p33
Morning Gardens Tour p32
St Luke's Flower & Music Festival p35
Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show p34
Afternoon Gardens Tour p32
St James Church Stained Glass Windows & Floral Display p35
Toowoomba Orchid Society Spring Show p34
Country Gardens of the Darling Downs Tour p33
St Patrick's Cathedral Floral Display p35
Toowoomba and Districts Bromeliad Society Show p34
Toowoomba Bonsai Group Annual Show p35
Toowoomba Geranium Society p34
Cultivate Country Garden Tours p33
Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38
Native Orchid Society of Toowoomba Spring Show p34
Toowoomba Orchid Society Spring Show p34
Australian Getaway Garden Tours p33
St Patrick's Cathedral Floral Display p35
Toowoomba and Districts Bromeliad Society Show p34
Toowoomba Bonsai Group Annual Show p35
Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show p34
Ikebana Display p35
Toowoomba Geranium Society p34
St Luke's Flower & Music Festival p35
Native Orchid Society of Toowoomba Spring Show p34
St James Church Stained Glass Windows & Floral Display p35
St Patrick's Cathedral Floral Display p35
Carnival of Trains p36
Toowoomba Bonsai Group Annual Show p35
Geham Craft & Garden Show p36
Ikebana Display p35
Teapot Extravaganza p36
Succulent Fest p35
Downlands Art Exhibition p37
St Luke's Flower & Music Festival p35
Toowoomba's Finest Craft Show p37
Geham Craft & Garden Show p36
Kreate It Flower Fun Day p37
Carnival of Trains p36
The Potter's Picnic p37
Teapot Extravaganza p36
Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38
Toowoomba's Finest Craft Show p37 Downlands Art Exhibition p37 Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38 Tinker Creative Workshops p38
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AT A GLANCE
MONDAY 23 SEPT
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPT
FRIDAY 27 SEPT
Laurel Bank Twilight Tours p9
Laurel Bank Twilight Tours p9
Diesel-hauled Train Rides to Spring Bluff p15
Silver Bullet Express Tour p15
Night Garden powered by Ergon Energy Retail p25
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33
Diesel-hauled Train Rides to Spring Bluff p15
Laurel Bank Twilight Tours p9
Cultivate Country Garden Tours p33
Hats & High Tea p31
Diesel-hauled Train Rides to Spring Bluff p15
Picnic in the Gardens Tour p33
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33
Talking Pubs Tour p30
Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show p34
Cultivate Country Garden Tours p33
Friday Progressive Foodie Tour p30
Toowoomba Orchid Society Spring Show p34
Picnic in the Gardens Tour p33
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33
Toowoomba and Districts Bromeliad Society Show p34
Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show p34
Picnic in the Gardens Tour p33
St Patrick's Cathedral Floral Display p35
Ikebana Display p35
Native Orchid Society of Toowoomba Spring Show p34
Ikebana Display p35
Carnival of Trains p36
St Luke's Flower & Music Festival p35
Teapot Extravaganza p36
St James Church Stained Glass Windows & Floral Display p35
St Stephen's Craft Display p36
Royal Bull's Head Inn p36
Carnival of Trains p36
Downlands Art Exhibition p37
Teapot Extravaganza p36
Tinker Creative Workshops p38
Royal Bull's Head Inn p36
Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38
Downlands Art Exhibition p37
Thrive on Arts p38
Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38
Spring Heritage Weekend p38
St Patrick's Cathedral Floral Display p35 Ikebana Display p35 St Luke's Flower & Music Festival p35 St Stephen's Craft Display p36 Carnival of Trains p36 Teapot Extravaganza p36 Royal Bull's Head Inn p36 Downlands Art Exhibition p37 Toowoomba's Finest Craft Show p37 Tinker Creative Workshops p38 Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38
TUESDAY 24 SEPT Laurel Bank Twilight Tours p9 Diesel-hauled Train Rides to Spring Bluff p15 Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33 Australian Getaway Garden Tours p33 Cultivate Country Garden Tours p33 Picnic in the Gardens Tour p33 Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show p34 Toowoomba Orchid Society Spring Show p34 St Patrick's Cathedral Floral Display p35 Ikebana Display p35 St Luke's Flower & Music Festival p35
Thrive on Arts p38
SATURDAY 28 SEPT
THURSDAY 26 SEPT Night Garden powered by Ergon Energy Retail p25
Night Garden powered by Ergon Energy Retail p25 Diesel-hauled Train Rides to Spring Bluff p15
Laurel Bank Twilight Tours p9
Talking Pubs Tour p30
Diesel-hauled Train Rides to Spring Bluff p15
Saturday Progressive Foodie Tour p30
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33
Morning Gardens Tour p32
Australian Getaway Garden Tour p33
Afternoon Gardens Tour p32
Cultivate Country Garden Tours p33
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours p33
Picnic in the Gardens Tour p33
Australian Getaway Garden Tours p33
Ikebana Display p35
Country Gardens of the Darling Downs Tour p33
Carnival of Trains p36 Teapot Extravaganza p36 Royal Bull's Head Inn p36 Downlands Art Exhibition p37 Tinker Creative Workshops p38 Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38 Thrive on Arts p38
St David's on Display p35 Ikebana Display p35 Carnival of Trains p36 Teapot Extravaganza p36 Spring Polo p36 Tombstone Tour p37 Downlands Art Exhibition p37
St James Church Stained Glass Windows & Floral Display p35
Tinker Creative Workshops p38
St Stephen's Craft Display p36
Thrive on Arts p38
Carnival of Trains p36
Spring Heritage Weekend p38
Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38
Teapot Extravaganza p36 Royal Bull's Head Inn p36
SUNDAY 29 SEPT
Downlands Art Exhibition p37
Talking Pubs Tour p30
Tinker Creative Workshops p38 Quilts, Stitches & Textile Trail p38
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Morning Gardens Tour p32 Afternoon Gardens Tour p32 Ikebana Display p35 Carnival of Trains p36 Tinker Creative Workshops p38 Thrive on Arts p38 Spring Heritage Weekend p38
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WANT MORE INFORMATION? Full details on all the events are listed on our website. You can buy tickets, search for free events and build your own itinerary so you don’t miss a beat www.tcof.com.au TOOWOOMBA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE SERVICES
INFO HUBS
• Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers programs • The Chronicle Garden Competition maps
Make your way to the Info Hubs during Carnival for full program details, purchase Park Shuttle tickets and official merchandise, plus pick up maps, local knowledge and friendly smiles
TOOWOOMBA CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS OFFICE GOT A QUESTION? Email direct to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers team at info@tcof.com.au
• Accommodation availability • Local maps, advice and information • Quality local food, artisan products, souvenirs • Free Wi-Fi • Refreshments, drinks and ice creams • Park with playground • Parking is available for cars & caravans TIMES 9am – 5pm from Thu 19 to Sun 29 Sept
TIMES 8:30am – 4:30pm from Thu 19 to Sun 29 Sept LOCATION Botanic Gardens, Cnr Campbell & Lindsay Sts, Toowoomba Laurel Bank Park, 50 Hill St, Toowoomba Picnic Point, 164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba
LOCATION 86 James St, Toowoomba ENQUIRIES Freecall 1800 33 11 55
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HOT TIP!
MORE INFORMATION
Look out for the Toowoomba Region’s gardeners in Laurel Bank Park and Botanic Gardens, they are a fountain of knowledge and will love to have a chat about the park displays.
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SAVE THE DATE 18 – 27 SEPT 2020
IT JUST KEEPS GROWING! FRI 18 – SUN 27 SEPT 2020, PLANT IT IN YOUR MEMORY Next year’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will be even bigger and better, with more impressive parklands, food and wine, fresh produce, stunning floral artistry and internationally acclaimed entertainment. Book early for another unforgettable spring break in beautiful Toowoomba.