#1
Eleanor Downes
2009-01-29
The great food will very welcome in the reduced temperatures, a must do to warm the cockles of the heart.
Childers Festival of Cultures
On the last weekend in July every year the main street of Childers comes alive with throngs of people flocking to enjoy the carnival atmosphere created at the Childers Multicultural Festival.
Join in and experience the extensive variety of food stalls on offer - guaranteed you won’t be able to resist the gastronomic delights from nations such as Italy, Asia, Lebanon, Greece, and Australia of course, just to name a few.
Non-stop live music beats from six different stage areas, myriad of artists perform in the streets and over 200 quality craft stores are drawn to the festivities. The excitement for children is also non-stop with clowns, acrobats, jumping castles and giant slides.
So don’t miss Childers on the last weekend in July – there’s a multicultural party going on.
Getting there:
Situated 325kms north of Brisbane, Childers is easily accessed by bus and car.
By train:
Catch the The Sunlander, Tilt Train or Spirit of the Outback to Bundaberg. Childers is located 50 minutes drive from Bundaberg. To book your rail adventure call Traveltrain Holidays on 1800 627 655.
Further information:
Festival co-ordinator Ph 07 4126 2827
Childers visitor information centre Ph 4126 1994
Voters Comments
Eleanor Downes
#2
Aaron Hall
2009-01-28
This is uniquely Australian and is a must see when visiting Qld, I highly recommend it.
#3
Cath Horner
2009-01-28
Since it's beginning, the Childers Festival of Cultures has been a welcome addition to this beautiful town. The variety of culture and food this festival offers lets us all take a trip overseas without leaving home!
#4
Leone Cutler
2009-01-27
What a terrific family day out. Something for everyone. Once you have had the experience you will want to keep coming back.
#5
Gillian Enslin
2009-01-27
Definately a cultural highlight. A fun, safe, well organised family day out. Love Chiders xx
#6
annegret champneys
2009-01-27
cilders a fastival of great fun
#7
Kelly Laidlaw
2009-01-27
This is a great day out. We make the trip from Bundaberg and there's something there for everyone!
#8
Amanda Winterburn
2009-01-21
great to mix with all the different cultures from all around the world at once. great food and an interesting and fun experience
#9
rowley buchanan
2009-01-19
what a fabulous spot spent a night in the old haunted hotel and ate one of the best pie I have ever had great town
#10
michelle martin
2009-01-19
Believe it or not Childers has the best food between Sydney and Airlie Beach.