What's on in Queensland Country

Step into a quieter side of the Sunshine State in Queensland Country.

Queensland’s fruit bowl is home to a thriving events calendar showcasing community spirit, paddock-to-plate produce and local makers.

The parks, gardens and streets of Toowoomba burst into a floral fiesta each September for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Much more than a flower festival, it’s a great excuse for a long weekend in the country, with a food festival, live entertainment, long lunches, events and even sideshow alley for the kids too.

Whether you love to eat grapes or drink them, get well-acquainted with the Granite Belt region’s produce and booming wine industry at the Apple & Grape Harvest Festival. Expect 10 days of non-stop fun with a gala ball, multicultural carnival and wine fiesta, the legendary grape crush, and more.

Out west, Goondoowindi’s Festival of Hell is the ultimate test of endurance. Feel the burn of this iconic long-course triathlon that draws in athletes from around the world. Dive in for a 2km swim in Macintyre River, a leg-burning 80km cycle and a 20km hot-as-hell run.

No matter when you visit, expect a calendar full of quirky events and local markets to explore.