Laidley Spring Festival
6-8 SEPTEMBER 2024
Spring Magic is in the air!
Mark your calendars for the crown jewel of springtime festivities—the Laidley Spring Festival. With 61 years of tradition, this fabulous event is a highlight on Queensland's social calendar. Immerse yourself in the fairy tale ambiance as the valley comes alive with a myriad of events.
3 Days of Festival Fun
SUNDAY IS BEE HAPPY DAY!
Festival Sunday is for the kids! Bring the family for a program filled with arts and craft workshops, live theatrical performances, face painting, dancing, live music from Bec Bridge, scrumptious food, and a local artisan market. Located at the Forest Hill School of Arts Hall from 8am-12pm, there will be things to do for all kids 6-months and up!
FRIDAY’S TWILIGHT FEAST AND FEST
Laidley Rec Reserve springs to life with twinkling lights, epic food trucks and a boutique “makers and creators” market, along with SEQ musos bringing the tunes. Grab a picnic blanket and enjoy an evening of food, music, and great company from 5pm-10pm!
SATURDAY AT THE FESTIVAL PRECINCT
Rise and shine folks and make your way to Lockyer Valley’s largest annual country market! Starting at 8am, wander through the food trucks with a coffee, grab a fresh bouquet from the flower market and peruse stalls offering handmade products from right here in Queensland. Stay for the stage program (from 11am)
FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
There’s something for everyone as our community groups create unique, Spring-inspired expos for your enjoyment. Park your car and wander between locations dotted around Laidley or jump on our shuttle buses that loop the town, stopping at festival locations.
GARDEN PRECINCT
Thousands peruse the Garden Precinct each year, on the hunt for potted colour and the perfect ornaments to adorn their yards. Stay for the guest speakers and demonstrations and check out the Gem Show whilst you’re there!
ANNUAL GRAND STREET PARADE
Saturday 7 September at 10am sees the Laidley CBD get hectic with thousands of festival goers watching the Street Parade. Decorative floats, heritage trucks, vintage vehicles, dressed up community groups and marching bands will wander down the main street, sharing their best interpretation of this year’s festival theme, “Spring Magic”!
