The 2024 Festival of Flowers, organised by the local Let’s Grow Julatten group, was a vibrant celebration that recaptured and expanded the spirit of community in the region. The event sparked a profound sense of belonging, drawing residents, artisans, growers, and visitors from across the Mareeba Shire and beyond.

Feedback from residents, visitors, and the Mareeba Shire Council, including the Mayor and Councillors, was overwhelmingly positive. Many commented that the Festival brought people together, showcased the region’s natural beauty, fostered community spirit, and reconnected neighbours and friends. There was strong encouragement to repeat the Festival in 2025, with the recognition that it had real social, cultural, and economic impact.

In response, the concept was broadened and evolved into the Bushy Creek Makers’ Fair, an event that will extend and expand the legacy of the Festival of Flowers.

The Vision

A 2-day grassroots festival celebrating community life and the local talent. Expect (local) food and food trucks, live music, theatre, performers, art exhibitions and creative workshops, artisan markets, a flower show, campfire singalongs, a dinner and dance activity and camping under the stars.

The Maker’s Fair will create a dynamic, inclusive space where creativity, connection, and collaboration can flourish. It will celebrate not only the talents of local makers but also the enduring bonds that tie the Julatten community together.

RADF Support

Bushy Creek Makers’ Fair would not be possible without the support of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Planning and running a Fair is almost impossible without some funding and we were lucky to receive a planning grant from RADF and Mareeba Shire Council.