Australia's longest running floral event will be abloom from the 21 to 30 September as Queensland's Garden City, Toowoomba, celebrates the Carnival of Flowers. More than just a floral celebration, Carnival captures the tastes and scents of Spring bringing together horticulture, entertainment, gourmet foods and wines offering a wide variety of experiences rich in colour and floral fanfare.

Experience the Carnival atmosphere with street theatre, marching bands and colourful floats at the Grand Central Floral Parade to be held in Toowoomba's Central Business District on Saturday, 22 September from 12 noon.

The Ergon Energy Flower, Food and Wine Festival will also be located in Upper Queen's Park in the heart of Toowoomba, this festival has something for everyone with fabulous food and wine, spectacular floral displays and a variety of live entertainment. As the sun sets, the festival hots up with the Heritage Live concert series presenting a plethora of pop culture.