Catch a free ride to the Central Queensland Multicultural Fair and CQU Open Day with Rothery Coaches this Sunday.

CQU Corporate Events Coordinator Gina Yarrow said a free bus service will run all day from various locations around the city.

“Each year we provide a free bus service so that people who don’t have transport are still able to be a part of this wonderful day.

Rothery Coaches will run to CQU every half hour from 9am. Pick-up points are Allenstown Shopping Centre, Kern Arcade, City Centre Plaza, opposite Northside Plaza, Kmart Plaza, Rockhampton Shopping Fair and Glenmore Shopping Village. Return routes will operate all day. Last bus will leave at 4pm.

As Central Queensland’s premier family fun day, the CQ Multicultural Fair and CQU Open Day promises activities and entertainment for toddlers to grandparents.

Mrs Yarrow said the event is a day out for the whole family. “For the young children, Bananas in Pyjamas are sure to be a huge hit, while Jimmy Little will draw a crowd for all ages,” Mrs Yarrow said. “Arguably the most popular children’s act in the country, B1 and B2 will treat their audiences at 12.15pm and 2pm on Sunday, while Jimmy will perform at 2.35pm.

Other star performers include Nyree Klip and Dale Gardiner, the Blues Brothers and internationally renowned dancers Nicholai von Tonslamann and Tony Widjaya. Performers from the CQ Conservatorium will also entertain audiences throughout the day.

This year, the Year of the Outback, organizers will focus on contributions immigrants have made to the settlement and development of rural and regional Australia. More that 30 cultures will be represented on the day with a parade of nations taking place at 10.15am. More than 300 children will take part in this parade and will feature “outback” banners they have created in workshops over the past few weeks.

"Thousands come (to the Fair) year after year because they know it's a unique opportunity to celebrate, together, our diversity and showcase our ethnicity and culture," Mrs Yarrow said.

“We are also proud to offer 35 different international foods on the day.

ABC reporters and personalities, including Sunday morning presenter Warren Boland, are key participants in festivities.

CQ Multicultural Fair is a joint initiative between CQU and ABC Capricornia, with support from The Morning Bulletin.