Applications for the 2025 Tanks Markets and Carnival on Collins are now open.
The Tanks Markets comprise of approximately 80 stallholders offering a blend of quality local art, craft, handsewn designs, pottery, skin care, jewellery, blacksmithing, plants and produce along with food vendors and family entertainment on the promenade of Collins Avenue next to the Tanks Arts Centre.
The 2025 Tanks Market dates are:
Sunday 27 AprilSunday 25 MaySunday 29 JuneSunday 27 JulySunday 7 September (Carnival on Collins)Sunday 28 SeptemberSunday 26 OctoberSunday 30 NovemberIn 2025, stallholder applications will remain open throughout the year however it is encouraged that annual applications are submitted by the 31 January 2025 with applicants notified of outcomes by 31 March 2025.
Carnival on Collins includes over 200 market stalls featuring plants, arts, crafts and more!
The event will line the streets, together with an extensive array of free workshops that make up Carnival on Collins, a Cairns’ Father’s Day tradition and a Cairns Festival favourite!
Carnival on Collins applications can be submitted by 31 May 2025 with applicants notified of outcomes by the 31 July 2025. Applicants may also apply to be on the casual waitlist.