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The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will once again delight locals and visitors alike throughout September.
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With its stunning gardens, innovative designs and festival atmosphere the carnival, which attracts close to 200,000 visitors each year, is a highlight of Queensland's events calendar.
The superstars of the carnival are the city's parks, gardens and public spaces, all meticulously planted in designs that are only seen only when in bloom.
But it's not just gardens - there are 53 community events and tours planned, as well as breathtaking firework displays.
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Creating a buzz
The event that stops the city is the famous Grand Central Floral Parade, which will be held on September 16 on this year's theme Create a Buzz!
The popular Festival of Food & Wine will be held from September 8-10 in Queens Park, a three day celebration of the best in regional produce and Australian music with a lineup of some of Australia's most popular bands, musicians and local sound-makers.
This year there are more Twilight Tours of Laurel Bank Park with ticketholders hearing from experts about the darker side of plant life and meeting shady characters like English and Spanish oaks, Gingko trees and Japanese maples while tracking down exotic and rare species.
Teddy bears
And the teddy bears are back with a picnic on September 23 from 8.30-11.30am including fairy bread making, face painting, food stalls and of course the Teddy Bear Parade.
Flavour lovers are in for a feast this year. The regional food trail #trEATS (Toowoomba Region EATS) returns, with cafes, restaurants and bars offering a signature springtime dish inspired by the event. Talking Pubs Tours will feature four character-filled Toowoomba pubs, while taking in the city's hidden laneways, home to some fantastic street art and the progressive Foodie Dinner Tours visit three venues all via luxury coach.
Details: 131-872 or click HERE