Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is typically held in September, through to early October each year throughout Toowoomba, Queensland. The main festivities usually occur on our four floral-filled weekend! Events are held at bunches of locations all around Toowoomba.

Yes! Carnival offers activities for all ages, from garden tours and flower displays to family-friendly entertainment, foodie moments, and live music.

Entry to our feature floral display in the public parks is FREE! Certain signature events, tours, and private garden entry require tickets. You’ll find bunches of information here on our website for current ticket information.

Our feature floral parks are our biggest attraction, with good reason! Be sure to check our Queens Park Botanic Gardens, and Laurel Bank Park. Grand Central Floral Parade is our most colourful and exciting day of the year, loved by young and old.

Most major venues and gardens are accessible for guests with mobility issues. Some private gardens and public parks may have limited accessibility due to terrain. You can find out more about accessibility at Carnival here.

Leashed dogs are very welcome in most of our public parks, including our feature floral displays at Queens Park Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park. Note that dogs are not permitted at Boyce Gardens, or Spring Bluff Railway Station. Dogs on leash are welcome to watch the Grand Central Floral Parade with you, however be aware that this can be a loud event! While assistance animals are welcome throughout Carnival, pet dogs are generally not permitted at ticketed events

We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings, and a camera to capture the beautiful displays.

Photography for personal use is encouraged throughout Carnival, just be careful not to stand on plants or in gardens in your efforts to get the perfect shot.