The Power of the Flower to reign supreme at the 70th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers!

1,100 hectares of public parks and private gardens, a record 77 events, a spectacular floral street procession and the Interflora World Cup champion to star in an extraordinary program: September 20 to 29, 2019.

Since its inception in 1949, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has flourished and is now an iconic Queensland event.  The brainchild of Essex Tait and the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, Carnival was introduced as a way for the city to use their “Garden City” reputation to promote increased economic activity following the hardships of war. On October 21, 1950 the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers commenced with a street procession that stretched three miles in length. Led by a bullock team and watched by a crowd estimated to be 50,000 strong, it was a resounding success. 

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is the current title holder of Gold Award for Major Festival and Event at the annual Australian Tourism Awards.  Last year attendances across the 10-day event skyrocketed, with overall figures up by 29 per cent with 255,639 attendees recorded. Having taken out the Best Major Festival or Event at the Australian Tourism Awards for the third successive year and being inducted into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, the 70th anniversary program for the 2019 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has been unveiled, and it is world class.

Over 10 glorious days from September 20 to 29, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will shine as Australia’s most beautiful event. Over 1,100 hectares of public parks and private gardens will be on display this year shining with over 180,000 bulbs and seedlings in full bloom. The program features a record 77 events (up from 66 last year), including award-winning parks and private gardens, internationally acclaimed music acts and some of the best food and wine experiences in the state! Plus, the Grand Central Floral Parade that stops the city!

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers: September 20 to 29, 2019

Full Program: www.tcof.com.au