Get ready – the Childers Festival is back for another unforgettable year of colour, culture and community spirit!
A four-day program of events begins from Thursday this week before the main event, Festival Day, takes over the region on Sunday 27 July.
More than 300 stallholders will line the streets and feature everything from handmade goods and vintage finds to regional produce and mouth-watering street food.
There will also be live music across multiple stages, dance and cultural performances, roving street entertainers and carnival rides to keep the whole family entertained from morning to evening.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a festival regular, this is your moment to soak up the atmosphere, explore the stalls and enjoy the best of what Childers has to offer.
Plan ahead
Before you hit the road, make sure to check the Festival FAQs for everything you need to know – including parking, road closures, accessibility, pet policies and more.
There will be a road closure to a section of Bruce Highway/Churchill Street on Sunday 27 July from 5.30 am to 5.30 pm for the staging of the 2025 Childers Festival.
Traffic will be diverted as follows:
Southbound – via Broadhurst, Macrossan and Stewart Streets
Northbound – via Taylor St, Thompson Road and Broadhurst Street
Crescent Street will be closed from 6 am Thursday 24 July to 5.30 pm Sunday 27 July.
Festival Day parking
There are a number of parking options including the Childers Showgrounds (free of charge) and a designated area at the corner of Lord and Crescent Streets for disabled parking only.
Motorists are asked to consider residents and are not to park in driveways.
Police will be monitoring the situation throughout the day.
Paid parking is available at Isis District State High School from 7.45 am – 2 pm for $5 per vehicle.
Pets
No pets are allowed on the event site with the exception of assistance animals.
Please be aware that the sun, dehydration, noise and huge crowds increase the stress and health problems for pets. If attending Childers Festival please leave your fur friends at home.
Visit childersfestival.com.au for more FAQs.
History of Childers Festival
Now in its 29th year, the Childers Festival has grown from a modest food and wine gathering into one of Queensland’s most beloved regional events, attracting crowds of more than 35,000 people.
Coordinated by Bundaberg Regional Council and supported by the local Friends of the Festival committee, the event continues to champion the region’s cultural diversity, unique heritage and local talent.
View the full program here.
