Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is the longest running floral event of its kind in Australia as the premiere celebration of flowers, food, wine, culture, entertainment and all things spring!

Oh Petals! Lock in 20 to 29 September 2019 to be in Toowoomba to celebrate spring and the 77 events and activations that will be showcasing stunning gardens.

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is Australia’s longest-running annual horticultural event  . There is a reason that the Grand Central Floral Parade has become such an iconic part of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! If you missed it, or if you want to relive it again, here is a short video with the highlights, as well as interviews with Celebrity Gardener Josh Byrne and Celebrity Chef James Reeson.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers + Join Group. The Carnival of Flowers is a major annual event held in Toowoomba, Australia. fibregal57 months ago1 replies. Carnival Competition 2010. Yes folks it's that time again.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers - 100,000 people line the street as hundreds of flowery floats wind their way through the heart of the city. Street performers, carnival characters, incredible inflatables and stilt walkers escort the stunning floral floats on their journey to Queens Park.

Now in its 67th year the award-winning Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers continues to grow. Spectacular gardens, country touring, live music and local food & wine plus much more.

The Carnival of Flowers is a must-see event in Toowoomba. The crowds are getting massive, but it is pretty well organised. The bands are usually very good. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation.

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers: Toowoomba, Queensland. Each year the Carnival of Flowers is Toowoomba’s time to shine. Just like the bees, the entire city is buzzing with excitement as tiny bulbs, planted months ago, reveal their rainbow of colours just in time for the influx of visitors. Despite the Carnival of Flowers being held over just 10 days (around a third of the length of Floriade), so much has been packed in and in many ways, it offers more than Floriade. There’s not just one central park to marvel at. While Queens Park hosts the larger events (sideshow alley and the Food and Wine Festival) Laurel Bank Park, the Japanese Gardens, the Rose Garden and even private home gardens are all spruced up and on show.

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers was an idea conceived by local businessman Essex Tait in 1949. The first parade took place in the Spring of 1950 where a crowd of 50,000 people attended and has since been an iconic event of the city. The Toowoomba Carnival of flowers is held in the last full week of September and features many events including a floral street parade, garden tours, live music concerts, arts and crafts, flower, food and wine festivals, and a garden competition and more. For a full list of events please visit the carnival events page.