Planning on heading to the Childers Festival for an exciting day of fun, food and entertainment on Sunday 28 July, here’s some things you might like to know.
Do you require a ticket to attend?
Childers Festival Day is a free event and does not require a ticket.
What are the opening times of Childers Festival?
Childers Festival market day runs from 9 am to 3.30 pm in Churchill Street.
Entertainment will start at 9 am. A full list of artists’ performance times can be found here.
Road closures
A section of Bruce Highway / Churchill Street will be closed to motorists and cyclists on Sunday 28 July from 5.30 am to 5.30 pm for staging of the 2024 Childes Festival.
Traffic will be diverted as follows:
Southbound via Broadhurst, Macrossan and Stewart Streets
Northbound via Taylor Street, Thompson Road and Broadhurst Street
Additional road closures can be found listed here.
Pets
No pets are allowed on the event site with the exception of assistance animals.
There will be no pet minding service available at this year’s festival.
Will I need to bring cash?
Yes, some vendors will only accept cash.
There are bank ATMs located in Churchill Street and portable ATMs in Crescent Street over the weekend.
Is the festival wheelchair friendly?
Yes
Baby feed and change area
The Australian Breastfeeding Association Childers Group feed and change tent will be located in Millennium Park in Crescent Street.
There is also baby changing station in the toilet facilities located in Millennium Park and at the Isis Cultural Centre, 49 Churchill Street.
Toilets
Toilets with facilities for the disabled are located inside the Isis Cultural Centre, 49 Churchill Street and at Millenium Park.
Toilet trucks will also be located in North Street outside the Neighbourhood Centre and in Crescent Street at the rear of the carpark near Main Stage.
Can I leave Childers Festival and re-enter later in the day?
Yes
Find out more on the Childers Festival FAQs page here.
How do I stay up to date on Childers Festival news?
