Road Trips Gardeners headed Down Under might want to check out the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

It opens Friday (September 15, 2017) and runs through September 24, 2017. The floral parade steps off at 3 p.m. Saturday (September 16, 2017).

Now in its 68th year, the carnival includes gardens, country touring, live music, and local food & wine. A full schedule of events is online.

(Photo courtesy of Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers)