Who we are and what we do

The Stable is a cherished Christmas Festival in Townsville, running for 24 years and attracting over 6,000 attendees a night from December 18th to 22nd. Central is the Town of Bethlehem with animals, actors, authentic sets and heaps of interactive activities such as carpentry, baking, dressups, dancing and fishing.  The kids will love it!!!!

 Also featuring: Food trucks, a main stage with 20 piece band and orchestra, free tea, coffee and Christmas cake, face painting, youth activities, free photo booth, side show alley and so much more.

  

Open to all ages and backgrounds, The Stable provides a free, inclusive, and immersive event that brings the community together to celebrate the joy of Christmas.

 

Entry and all the activities are FREE

This year we head to Cluden.  Come and join us!!!!

 


Become a Stable Sponsor

Become a Stable sponsor and know you are contributing to bringing this wonderful Christmas Event to the people of Townsville.  Be part of this great event.  Sponsorship packages are available from $1,100 - $22,000.

View Sponsorship Packages

How to get involved:

  1. Support us through our fundraisers

  2. Become a regular giver

  3. Donate your cans for cash

  4. Become a Stable Sponsor

  5. Become a Stable Volunteer

  6. Register for Food Trucks or Markets

  7. Perform at Stable

Our Major Sponsors

Churches of Townsville

We partner with the Combined Churches of Townsville who support us each year with prayer, finances and an army of volunteers. Find a church where you belong by clicking ‘Learn More’

 


Townsville City Council

This is our city. This is our home. Thank-you Townsville City Council for your contribution over the many years.

Testimonials

“Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s great!”

— Angela

“Loved the puppet show, the whole thing was wonderful, thank-you volunteers and organisers!”

— Marcus

“Keep coming up with great ideas- every year is good and we love it!”

— Lauren

We acknowledge God as Creator and owner of all things. We acknowledge that He gave stewardship of the land on which we meet to the Bindil and Wulgurukaba people who have welcomed many other cultures onto this land.

We pay our respects to the Wulgurukaba and Bindal people and their elders/leaders, both past and present, and those who are rising up to become future leaders.