CREATIVITY is heating up in Killarney as the town counts down to its annual bonfire night.

It's the event that brought us flames in the shape of Ned Kelly, a minion and angry dragon, and it's returning on Saturday.

Fire drum host Paul Fox said about 50 fire drums were expected to be lit up, which are made out of 44 gallon drums carved with decorations.

"It just never ceases to amaze you, how every drum is different,” he said.

A massive bonfire will also be set up in the middle of the event, which will be held at Killarney Showgrounds.

Killarney artist Paul Stumkat has taken part in the bonfire night every year.

This year he will again be making fire totems carved from wood with a chainsaw, which differ from the drums as they burn down to dust.

Mr Stumkat said this year he planned to make a tall totem, standing about two metres high.

"Everyone does a fantastic job creating things out of steel but I did that to do something different,” he said.

Mr Stumkat said it wasn't worrying to see his hard work burnt by the flames.

"The great thing about being an artist is, it's not about the finished project it's the creative process,” he said.

"It's seeing them turn into flame and charcoal.”

Running for about eight years, the event has gradually grown over its lifespan.

Event co-ordinator Louise Brosnan said the event had moved to a bigger venue this year, after about 3500 people attended the event last year.

Ms Brosnan aimed to retain the community feel of the event but also give people space to spread out.

"Fire is definitely something that has connected people for as long as humans have been wandering the earth, it's also such an amazing spectacle when you see the bonfire go up,” she said.

Fireworks purchased using a grant from the Southern Downs Regional Council will also send sparks into the sky about 8.15pm.

Gates will open at 4pm on Saturday, finishing about 9pm.

Drum makers are able to enter their creations until Thursday at 5pm.

Tickets to the event can be bought online at warwicktickets.com.au or at the gate.

The cost is $15 for general admission, $30 for a family of two adults and two children, and children under the age of 12 enter free.

Exhibiting a fire drum costs $15.

For more information, visit bonfirenight.cambanoora

.com.au.