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Thousands expected as Childers shuts shop for Festival

July 24, 2025 5:28 am in by
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Thousands are expected to celebrate the Childers Festival – which kicks off today through Sunday.

The town will come alive with performances, art and more than 300 stallholders.

The main festival day is Sunday the 27th – where the highway will shut down with something promised for everyone.

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Make sure you check the FAQs for everything you need to know – including parking, road closures and diversions.

On Sunday the Bruce Highway will be closed from 5.30 am for 12 hours – for staging works and the festival.

Diversions in place are as follows:

Traffic will be diverted as follows:

Southbound – via Broadhurst, Macrossan and Stewart Streets

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Northbound – via Taylor St, Thompson Road and Broadhurst Streets

Crescent Street will be closed from 6 am Thursday 24 July to 5.30 pm Sunday 27 July.

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