Hills Carnivale 2024: Celebrating community and culture
Published 12:00pm 1 May 2024
As the pinnacle event wrapping up the month-long Hills Festival, the annual Hills Carnivale will captivate visitors with a day filled with fun, flavours, and fantastic entertainment.
Mark your calendars for May 25 and head to George Willmore Park in Ferny Hills for an unmissable day of excitement and enjoyment.
The free-entry event offers a swag of activities catering to the young and the young at heart, ensuring a day of wholesome family entertainment for everyone.
A kaleidoscope of entertainment
Immerse yourself in an entertainment extravaganza split across two stages, with one dedicated exclusively to little guests in the vibrant Kids Zone.
From noon to 6pm, the Keperra Country Golf Club Kids Zone will be brimming with workshops, activities, face painting, laser tag, an animal meet and greet, and captivating live shows, promising endless delight.
The Ausbuild Main Stage will host a sensational lineup of local musicians and live entertainment from noon to 7pm, delivering a lively atmosphere throughout the day, culminating in fireworks at 7pm.
Thrilling rides and family fun
The Ride Zone is back at Hills Carnivale 2024, offering a diverse selection of carnival rides suitable for all ages.
For the adventurous, the rock wall, obstacle course, giant slide, and dodgem cars await, while a variety of gentler rides including a merry-go-round, inflatable slide, jumping castle and teacups are available for those seeking a more relaxed experience, all starting from $2.
Market alley delights
Indulge in a journey through Market Alley, where artisans, local makers, and food trucks converge.
Under festive lighting, explore the diverse offerings from market vendors and stalls, and treat your taste buds to a delectable array of multicultural cuisines, desserts, and snacks.
Fireworks finale
Cap off an evening of music, culinary delights, and the warmth of community spirit with the fireworks show at 7pm, bringing a close to the Hills Festival.
Event snapshot
Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: noon-7 pm
Location: George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills
Join us at the Hills Carnivale 2024 for a day packed with joyous festivities, cultural vibrancy, and a celebration of community spirit.
Hills Carnivale is Proudly Presented by City of Moreton Bay and delivered by Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT).
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