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Queensland Gardening Events Diary
Please Note: Bad weather, COVID-19 or other circumstances could cause any event listed below to be cancelled or postponed (possibly at very short notice) or there could be late changes to program, entry requirements, etc. Please check the organiser's own website and social media or contact them directly to confirm the current status of any event.
There may be an admission charge to any events listed below unless otherwise noted. Some may require booking and/or payment in advance.
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27 - 28 April 2024: Queensland Orchid Society Autumn Show
Website: qos.org.au
27 - 28 April 2024: Chilli Experience at Mt Coot-tha
Presented by the Friends of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens & Sherwood Arboretum. More information: fbbgsa.org.au/events/#!event/2024/4/27/brisbane-chilli-festival-in-the-gardens
27 - 28 April 2024: Showcasing Pittsworth & Surrounds
More Information: gardensofthedowns.com
28 April 2024 (Sunday): Bundaberg Bush House and Garden Club Inc. Monster Plant Sale
North Progress Hall, Cnr Queen & Gavegan Streets, North Bundaberg. Huge range of quality indoor and outdoor plants for sale at reasonable prices. All plants have been grown by club members and are suitable for the climate. 3 fantastic raffle prizes. Sunday 28th April 2024. Doors open 7am - 12 noon. Free admission.
5 - 11 May 2024: International Compost Awareness Week Australia
More information: compostweek.com.au
11 May 2024: Aspley Orchid Society Inc. Show
Community Hall, 175 Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Plants for sale plus experienced growers for cultural advice. Brisbane Orchid Supplies for all your potting needs. Floral art suitable for Mothers' Day. Raffle drawn on the day. EFTPOS available. Ample parking & wheelchair access. Saturday 11th May 8.00am-3.30pm. Adults $4.00, children under 16 years free. For more information contact Secretary 0402 156 448, visit the website www.aspleyorchidsociety.com or find Aspley Orchid Society Qld on Facebook.
18 - 19 May 2024: Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
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Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
🌲 Plants for indoors & outdoors incl. edibles, tropicals, succulents, natives. 🌲 Garden supplies, equipment, art, accessories and more. 🌲 Guest speakers - check website for program. 🌲 Giveaways, food stalls, live music. Leashed dogs allowed. 🌲 Free parking. Lawnton train station an easy 5 minute walk.
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18 - 19 May 2024: Queensland Rose Society Autumn Show
Website: www.qld.rose.org.au
26 May 2024 (Sunday): Green Heart Fair
Victoria Park, Herston, Brisbane. More information: greenheartfair.com.au
26 May 2024 (Sunday): Herb Awareness
Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Road, Windsor. Presented by the Queensland Herb Society. A free event with lots of talks, demonstrations and a huge range of garden and herb focused stalls. This year's theme is "Medieval", exploring the importance of herbs in this historic time with guest speakers, demonstrations and medieval entertainers. Dress in medieval fashion if you wish! Cafe Sage will be selling herb inspired, home baked food with a medieval twist. The raffle this year will be lots of garden and herb related prizes. Sunday 26th May from 9am to 3pm. Entry is FREE. Visit the website closer to the date for speaker timetable: qldherbsociety.org.au
26 May 2024 (Sunday): Botanic Gardens Day
Various events/activities across Australia and New Zealand on the day and prior. Check the BGANZ website to see if there's something scheduled near you: https://www.bganz.org.au/botanic-gardens-day-2024/
2 June 2024 (Sunday): Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF)
Website: leafevent.com.au
2 June 2024 (Sunday): Gladstone Ecofest
2 June 2024 (Sunday): Cairns Ecofiesta
8 - 9 June 2024: Cactus & Succulent Society of Queensland Annual Show
Website: www.cssq.org.au
15 June 2024 (Saturday): Esk Garden Fair
Pipeliner Park, Esk-Hampton Road, Esk. Better every year with an extensive selection of nurseries, hobby growers, and quality exhibitors, the Esk Garden Fair promises to be a haven for garden lovers. From rare plants to unique garden art and informative guest speakers, you'll find everything you need to enhance your garden. The fair will run from 8 am till 3 pm, giving you plenty of time to shop, explore and discover. Entry $5, under 16 free. Tickets available online from trybooking.com/COUIR. Official fair website: eskgardenandlifestylefair.com
23 June 2024 (Sunday): Gold Coast Native Plants Market
Nerang. Presented by Native Plants Queensland (formerly Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region) Gold Coast Branch. For more information visit their website: npq.org.au
4 - 7 July 2024: Queensland Garden Expo
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5 - 7 July 2024: Townsville Orchid Society Winter Show
Website: townsvilleorchidsociety.org.au
26 - 27 July 2024: Mackay and District Orchid Society Winter Show
Website: mdos.com.au
25 November 2023 - 11 August 2024: Rearranged: Art of the Flower Exhibition
Museum of Brisbane (MoB), Level 3, City Hall. An exhibition of more than 20 established and emerging local artists who reimagine and reframe an ever-popular subject in paintings, textiles, sculptures, ceramics and new media. A lush contemporary collection of works inspired by floral motifs, spanning myriad mediums and varied viewpoints that capture the contextual landscape of Brisbane. Saturday 25 November 2023 to Sunday 11 August 2024. Free entry. More information: museumofbrisbane.com.au/whats-on/rearranged-art-of-the-flower/
25 August 2024 (Sunday): Brisbane Organic Growers' Fair
Also known as the BOGI Fair. More information: bogi.org.au
31 August 2024 (Saturday): Native Plants Market
Belmont. Presented by Native Plants Queensland (formerly Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region). For more information visit their website: npq.org.au
31 August - 1 September 2024: Maryborough Open Gardens
Website: maryboroughopengardens.net
7 September 2024 (Saturday): Noosa Botanic Gardens Plant Sale
7 - 8 September 2024: Eastern District Orchid Society Spring Show
Website: www.edos.org.au
13 - 15 September 2024: Townsville Orchid Society Spring Show
Website: townsvilleorchidsociety.org.au
21 September - 22 September 2024: Bromeliads & More...
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Bromeliads & More...
Presented by The Bromeliad Society of Queensland ✹ Thousands of bromeliads & other tropical plants for sale ✹ Display and show of competition plants ✹ Free advice from growers ✹ Monster raffle and refreshments.
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27 - 28 September 2024: Springtime On The Mountain
Tamborine Mountain. For more information, go to tamborinemountaingardenclub.org.au/springtimeonthemountain
28 - 29 September 2024: Wondai Spring Garden Expo
Enjoy a traditional horticultural show in the beautiful country setting of Wondai in the South Burnett Region. Preparations for the 2024 Spring Show are underway. Check the Wondai Garden Expo website or the Facebook page for latest information. |
28 - 29 September 2024: The Orchid Species Society Show
The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt. Coot-tha. Large display of orchid species, plant and accessory sales, cultural advice, charity stall, raffles and refreshments. Saturday 28th September 8.30am to 4.00pm and Sunday 29 September 9.00am to 2.00pm. Admission is $4.00 (children under 12 free). For more information phone 0416 219 985 or visit orchidspeciessoc.org.au or facebook.com/OrchidSpeciesSociety.
28 - 29 September 2024: Gold Coast Rose Society Annual Show
Robina Community Centre Auditorium, 196 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4226. Saturday 28th September 2024 11:30am-4:00pm and Sunday 29th September 2024 9:00am-3:00pm. Tickets $5 on the door. Cafe will be serving refreshments to purchase. Wheelbarrow raffle valued at $500 plus more! Website: goldcoastrosesociety.org.au
5 October 2024 (Saturday): Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair
Website: malenygardenclub.org
11 - 12 October 2024: Mackay and District Orchid Society Spring Show
Website: mdos.com.au
26 October (Saturday): Native Plants Market
Rosewood. Presented by Native Plants Queensland (formerly Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region). For more information visit their website: npq.org.au
23 November 2024 (Saturday): Noosa Botanic Gardens Plant Sale
To be announced: Queensland Camellia Society Annual Show (2024)
Check facebook.com/QldCamelliaSociety/ for new information.
Check facebook.com/QldCamelliaSociety/ for new information.
To be announced: Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival (2024)
Check events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Check events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
To be announced: Botanical Bazaar (2024)
Website: botanicalbazaargc.com.au
Website: botanicalbazaargc.com.au
To be announced: Beaudesert District Orchid & Foliage Society Spring Show (2024)
Website: www.bdofs.com
Website: www.bdofs.com
To be announced: Noosa Botanic Gardens Plant Fair (2024)
Website: noosabotanicgardensfriends.com
Website: noosabotanicgardensfriends.com
To be announced: Spring Native Flower Show and Plants Market (2024)
Presented by Native Plants Queensland (formerly Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region). For more information visit their website: npq.org.au
Presented by Native Plants Queensland (formerly Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region). For more information visit their website: npq.org.au
To be announced: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers (2024)
Go to the website www.tcof.com.au for more information.
Go to the website www.tcof.com.au for more information.
To be announced: Queensland Rose Society Spring Show (2024)
Website: www.qld.rose.org.au
Website: www.qld.rose.org.au
To be announced: Laidley Spring Festival (2024)
Website: www.laidleyspringfestival.com
Website: www.laidleyspringfestival.com
To be announced: Geranium and Pelargonium Society of Brisbane Queensland Inc Annual Show (2024)
Website: www.qldgeraniumsociety.com
Website: www.qldgeraniumsociety.com
To be announced: Wondai Spring Garden Expo (2024)
Wondai (near Kingaroy). Check the website for latest info: www.wondaigardenexpo.com
Wondai (near Kingaroy). Check the website for latest info: www.wondaigardenexpo.com
To be announced: Buderim Garden Festival (2024)
Check the website for more information: buderimgardenclub.com/festival
Check the website for more information: buderimgardenclub.com/festival
To be announced: African Violet Society of Qld Inc Annual Show (2024)
Website: africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com
Website: africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com
To be announced: Marburg Garden & Outdoor Expo (2024)
For more information, check: facebook.com/MarburgGardenandOutdoorExpo
For more information, check: facebook.com/MarburgGardenandOutdoorExpo
To be announced: Queensland Orchid Society Spring Show (2024)
Website: www.qos.org.au
Website: www.qos.org.au
To be announced: Stanthorpe Gardenfest & Trade Fair (2024)
Presented by the Stanthorpe Garden Club Inc. More information: facebook.com/stanthorpegardenclub
Presented by the Stanthorpe Garden Club Inc. More information: facebook.com/stanthorpegardenclub
To be announced: Twin Towns & District Garden Club Flower and Garden Show (2024)
Website; twintownsgardenclub.com
Website; twintownsgardenclub.com
To be announced: Queensland Begonia Society Spring Show (2024)
Website: queenslandbegoniasociety.com
Website: queenslandbegoniasociety.com
To be announced: Moreton Bay Eco Fest (2024)
Website: moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Events/Moreton-Bay-Eco-Fest
Website: moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Events/Moreton-Bay-Eco-Fest
To be announced: Bribie Island Nature Festival (2024)
Website: bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au
Website: bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au
To be announced: Sunshine Coast Open House (2024)
A chance to see some of the region's most outstanding and significant houses and other buildings, from historic to contemporary. May include some with significant gardens/landscapes. Website: sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au/
A chance to see some of the region's most outstanding and significant houses and other buildings, from historic to contemporary. May include some with significant gardens/landscapes. Website: sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au/
To be announced: Moreton Bay Garden and Outdoor Expo (2024)
To be announced: Australian Pollinator Week (2024)
Website: australianpollinatorweek.org.au
Website: australianpollinatorweek.org.au
To be announced: National Community Garden Day (2024)
Website: communitygarden.org.au
Website: communitygarden.org.au
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Other activities & places to visit
What's on at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Brisbane City Council
What's on at the City Botanic Gardens Brisbane City Council
NaturallyGC program Gold Coast
Sustainable Ipswich workshops and events Ipswich City Council
Other Councils: Check the events section of their websites because they could be hosting talks, workshops, guided walks, etc that don't make it onto this page. Local government websites should also have information on parks and gardens in their jurisdiction. Links to many council websites are provided on the Regional pages.
Roma Street Parkland Brisbane city
Northey Street City Farm Workshops, markets and other events (Brisbane)
Save Our Waterways Now Events Calendar (Brisbane)
Oxley Creek Catchment Association Upcoming Events
Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens Inc. Guided walks and workshops
Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens Inc. Various activities and events
Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Upcoming events
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Looking for "Mt Cootha" garden shows? The correct spelling is "Coot-tha".
Looking for Mount Tambourine garden festival? The correct spelling is "Tamborine".
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The purpose of this page is to inform the public of plant and garden-related happenings around Queensland. It's a place for people who may have heard about an event to come to look for more information. It's also designed to be easy to browse, for those who are simply looking for something to do on the weekend.
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