Your ultimate guide to what’s on in Toowoomba in 2025

From bull riding to marathons, and from horse racing to the Carnival of Flowers, this is your ultimate guide to what’s on in the Garden City in 2025.

John Gordon in the Steer Wrestling at the Goombungee Rodeo . Saturday, Jan 2, 2016 . Photo Nev Madsen / The Chronicle

January

• Goombungee Rodeo (Jan 13) – Discover the excitement of bull riding and barrel racing, and feel the outback spirit of Australia. This event is set to thrill fans and newcomers alike.

• Highfields Pioneer Park Australia Day Celebrations (Jan 26)

Shawn Greenaway with mudguards he's going to put on a Chevy at the Toowoomba Swap hosted by Darling Downs Veteran and Vintage Motor Club at Toowoomba Showgrounds, Sunday, February 4, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

February

• Toowoomba Swap (Feb 1-2) – The ultimate event for motor enthusiasts, this event caters to those interested in all facets of motoring, car restoration, hot rodding, motor bikes and stationary engines.

• Oakey Rodeo (Feb 3)

• Stories in Song Music Concert (Feb 3)

• Allora Agricultural Show (Feb 9-10)

• Clifton Agricultural Show (Feb 16-18)

• Cooyar Agricultural Show (Feb 24)

• Summer Tunes (every weekend in Feb) – Calling all fans of live music, this event – featuring performances from a mix of artists and activities over four weekends in February – is sure to impress.

Runners in the 10km event of Peak2Park, Sunday, March 3, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

March

• The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest (Mar 2-3) – A celebration of literature and community, this event is more than just a book festival. From author signings to book readings, this is one not to miss – and not to mention thousands of books on offer all for a good cause.

• Millmerran Agricultural Show (Mar 2-3)

• Peak2Park (Mar 2) – Peak2Park is Toowoomba’s biggest annual fun walk run.

• Bell Agricultural Show (Mar 2-3)

• Meatstock Festival (Mar 8-10) – A must-visit for locals and tourists, and a haven for meat lovers. Enjoy barbequed meats over craft beer, live music and cooking demos.

• Pittsworth Agricultural Show (Mar 8-9)

• Red Hot Summer Tour (Mar 9)

• Oakey Agricultural Show (Mar 16)

• Grammar Art Show (Mar 24-26)

• Toowoomba Easter Gold Cup (Mar 29-Apr 1) – The Easter Gold Cup is Toowoomba’s top horse racing event of the year. It kicks off the autumn racing season, and offers fun and excitement for the whole family.

Winner of the inaugral "Memorial Silver Axe 300mm standing block, Queensland Championship" Brayden Meyer.Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show.Saturday April 20th, 2024 Picture: Bev Lacey

April

• Toowoomba Royal Show (Apr 16-20) – The Toowoomba Royal Show is a must-see event showcasing the best of agriculture. From livestock competitions to exhibitions – not to mention fun carnival rides – there’s something for everyone.

• Goombungee-Haden Agricultural Show (Apr 27)

• Gardens of the Downs Open Gardens (Apr 27-28) – Showcasing the beauty of Toowoomba’s gardens and talent of local horticulturalists, this event is a treat for garden lovers.

• Toowoomba Orchid Society (Apr 27-28)

May

• Nobby Country Music Walk Ups (May 2-4)

• Toowoomba Marathon (May 5)

• Crows Nest Agricultural Show (May 11)

• Toowoomba Doll, Bear & Winter Craft Show (May 11)

• 2024 World Science Festival Qld (May 17-18)

• Highfields Antiques & Collectibles Fair (May 18-19)

Spartans team member Geordie Horn sets off with his extra 40kg for the 40 for Fortey at Toowoomba Showgrounds, Sunday, June 2, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

June

• 40 for Fortey (Jun 2)

• Elders Farmfest (Jun 4-6)

• Crows Nest Country Music Festival (Jun 10-16)

• Heavy Horse Weekend (Jun 29-30)

July

• Antique & Collectibles Fair (July 8-9)

• Winter at the Woolshed (July 27-28)

• Queensland Outdoor Adventure Expo (July 28-30)

August

• InStudio Art Trail (every weekend in August)

• Historic Leyburn Sprints (Aug 17-18)

• Craft Alive Toowoomba (Aug 22-25)

Karinne Sharpley of Dancing Stars Toowoomba in the Grand Central Floral Parade of the Carnival of Flowers, Saturday, September 21, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

September

• Pittsworth Sprints (Sep 6-8)

• Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (Sep 13-7 Oct) – A yearly highlight, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a celebration of beautiful gardens, food and entertainment.

• Country Hearts Craft Show (Sep 14-16)

• Spring Orchid Show (Sep 20-23)

• Holden Day Event (Sep 28-29)

Chloe Clark and daughter Imogen Clark fossicking at Gemfest hosted by Toowoomba Lapidary Club at Centenary Heights State High School, Saturday, October 19, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

October

• Camp Oven Festival (Oct 5-6)

• Queensland Rose Society Spring Show

• Pittsworth Craft & Fine Food Spectacular (Oct 11-12)

• Maclagen Squeezebox Festival (Oct 12)

• Clifton Country Week (Oct 18-26)

• Toowoomba Gemfest (Oct 19-20)

Orla Willshire gets close to the jacaranda flowers with granddad Ian Stewart-Koster at Goombungee Jacaranda Day Festival, Saturday, November 2, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

November

• Jacaranda Day Festival (Nov 4)

• Country Heart Christmas Market (Nov 17-19)

• Bush Christmas Exhibition (Nov 22)

( From left ) 2 and a half year old cousins Emily Reimers and Jasmine Doyle are in awe of the Christmas Wonderland lights in Queens Park. Saturday, 2nd Dec, 2017.

December

• Aussie Antique Fair (Dec 6-8)

• Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland (Dec 7-23)