Mini Makers Market Call Out
Calling Young Makers
Cairns Children's Festival is seeking expressions of interest from stallholders for its inaugural Mini Makers Market.
We’re on the hunt for young makers aged 7–17 to join our Mini Makers Market at Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens on Sunday 17 May 2026. With a jam-packed day of creativity and exploration, the festival puts little people with BIG ideas in the spotlight and welcomes around 8,000 kids and their families on the day.
The Mini Makers Market provides a vibrant platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity, innovation, and develop life and business skills. Participants will run their own market stalls, gaining hands-on experience in communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Beyond entrepreneurship and fun, the Mini Makers Market will foster confidence, creativity, and community connection, aligning with the Cairns Children’s Festival mission to inspire imagination and celebrate young people’s ideas and energy. This activation will add a lively, family-friendly element to the festival precinct and spotlight the next generation of makers, tinkerers and dreamers.
Event: Cairns Children’s Festival Mini Makers Market
Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Tanks Arts Centre, Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD
Please ensure you are available on this date before submitting your application.
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EOIs now open for Cairns Children's Festival 2026
Cairns Children's Festival
Sat 16 & Sun 17 May 2026
Cairns Children's Festival is the ultimate fiesta for little legends aged 12 and under. Step into our magical realm where pint-sized Picassos steal the spotlight, and families dive into a world of imagination and creativity.
Designed to nurture creativity, curiosity, and connections to both the natural world and arts and culture, Cairns Children’s Festival is a unique space for our littlest creatives to share their perspectives, ignite imaginations, and collaborate on meaningful experiences that reflect their daily lives and interests.
Get involved with Cairns Children's Festival 2026
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) open with opportunities across art, activities, markets, exhibitions, food and volunteering.