Laidley Spring Festival

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SATURDAY AT THE FESTIVAL PRECINCT

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!

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) and watch as the Laidley Rec Reserve bursts into Spring with Show ‘n’ Shine!

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.

• Quilt and Craft Expo “40th anniversary”

• Das Neumann Haus Museum and Markets

• Laidley Pioneer Village Museum & Treasure Hunt

• Orchid Show

• Artists’ Exhibition

• Under 5’s Day

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!

Music by Jack Wood 10am – 1pm (Friday)

• Spring Gardening Fair

• Lockyer Valley Garden Competition

• Gem Show

From 4-8 September you can tour the Garden Competition entries for free, chat to the owners and even pick up a tip or two!

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”!

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!

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