Childers Festival Of Cultures

The annual Festival of Cultures celebrates its fourteenth year in 2009. This year the festival will be celebrated over the weekend of 25 & 26 July.

From its modest beginnings on the outskirts of Childers attracting only 6,000 people, the Childers Festival of Cultures now draws in excess of 50,000 people over the weekend.

A myriad of artists will be performing in the street and on various stages starting at 1.30 on Saturday with the Community Street Party.

Sunday is Festival Day!    ENTRY IS FREE!

A mini village of street stalls - this year topping 450 - springs up within hours on Sunday to cater for visitors from 9am.

The stalls, over the years, have been refined to attract the best and most varied stalls of arts, crafts, and goods from throughout the Wide Bay and beyond.

Crayfish, kebabs, german sausage, smoked fish and traditional dishes from dozens of countries ensures a rich aroma drifts across the festival site. Of course, all of the local eating establishments are open and available for sit down meals.

The theme this year is "Rumba around the Region" which we believe suitably defines the throb of activity the festival generates.

Parking areas close to the festival site at reasonable rates are available.Those wishing to avail themselves of free parking, a shutttle service runs to the festival area.

For more details on the Childers Festival of Cultures please contact Childers Visitor Centre on 07 4126 1994 or Festival Co-ordinator Nancy Calder on 07 4126 2827

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