Local tradespeople with skills more common in years gone by will showcase their talent as part of this month's Childers Festival, including blacksmith Lachie McConnel.
Roving stilt walkers, live music and plenty of dancing and fun will be happening in Childers next Saturday when the community comes together for the Crescent Street Family Festival.
As part of a state-wide move to reduce waste and help the environment, a range of single use plastic items will be banned in Queensland from September including straws, stirrers, cutlery, bowls, plates and containers.