Garden Shows in Australia – 2019
Includes Plant Fairs, Landscaping Exhibitions and Garden Club events
Garden Shows are a wonderful way to gain information and inspiration for you garden. Gardening Shows in 2019 include major commercial events and smaller Gardening Club seasonal and annual shows.
Some of the best events to attend are those that are run in conjunction with Open Gardens. A few outstanding events are the ones attached to historic properties. Many events will include plant sales, speakers and landscaping exhibitions as well.
We provide a guide to gardening and garden shows, garden fairs and gardening events across Australia, As well as links to Major UK and USA gardening events.
A free listing service for clubs, societies and event managers, worldwide coverage through the Nurseries Online Group.
And if you have an open garden, for a charity, fundraiser or just to allow people to visit, let us a know and will will publish the dates, and maybe a photo or two.
ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE ORGANISATION OR SOCIETY FOR FULL DETAILS/CANCELLATIONS/CHANGE OF DATES etc.
The 2019 Garden Show Calendar
GARDEN SHOWS SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES and ACT
16th – 18th August
St Ives Orchid Fair ‘The Big One’
St Ives Showground Mona Vale Road, St Ives
http://www.stivesorchidfair.com/2019-st-ives-orchid-show-page/
31 August – 1 September
Kempsey Speciosum Spectacular & Australasian Orchid Species & Hybrid Show
Ted & Winsome Walmsley and ANOS Mid North Coast Group
2019 September, Greenhill via Kempsey, NSW
31 August – 1 September at the Kempsey Dirt Bike Track, Alverton Street, Greenhill via Kempsey.
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm [Closed for judging b/w 11am & noon this day], Sunday 9 am to 2 pm.
Ted Walmsley on (02) 6562-7150 or John Zietsch on (02) 6554-9733
http://www.kempseyspeciosumspectacular.com.au/
11th – 13th October 2019
Southern Orchid Spectacular
Sutherland Basketball Stadium
Waratah Park, Rawson Ave, Sutherland NSW 2232
Sensational displays of eye catching exotic hybrids and species from all over the world, as well as Australian native plants not often seen by the public. This spectacular presentation of high quality orchid flowers provides a rare opportunity to come and seek the advice of experts who will be on hand all weekend, to help everyone understand how to successfully grow this colourful and popular flowering pot plant, including potting requirements, fertiliser needs, as well as pest and disease control options.
Entry $5, under 15 year olds free, bus groups $4pp.
Friday/Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 9am-2pm. Plenty of free parking.
For further information:
Jan Robinson 0412 566 722
GARDEN SHOWS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The 2019 Perth Garden Festival
11th April- 14th April 2019.
McCallum Park Garland St, Victoria Park WA
Gardens Club Plant Fair
Saturday 14 September 2019 – 8.30am to 4pm
Sunday 15 September 2019 – 9am to 3pm
South Perth Community Centre Cnr South Terrace and Sandgate Street, South Perth
Adults $5, children under 16 free.
GARDEN SHOWS MELBOURNE and VICTORIA
10th – 11th August
Backyard and Garden Show
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Pl South Wharf VIC
23 – 25th August
OSCOV Melbourne Orchid Spectacular 2019
KCC Park 655 Western Port Highway (Dandenong-Hastings Rd) Skye VIC
14th and 15th September 2019
Cymbidium Orchid Society of Victoria Show
Hungarian Community Centre 760 Boronia Rd, Wantirna VIC 3152
https://oscov.asn.au/orchid-shows/
21st and 22nd September
Southern Suburbs Orchid Society Spring Show 2019
N G Wishart Senior Citizens Centre, 964 Nepean Hwy Moorabbin VIC
https://oscov.asn.au/orchid-shows/
21st and 22nd September 2019
Yea Garden Expo
9am – 3pm Yea Saleyards – Flat Lead Rd Yea
Entry $7
Native and Flowering Plants, Roses, Garden Sculpture, Garden Tools, Mulch Fertiliser and Compost, Deciduous and Ornamental Trees, Speakers and more.
For details see www.yeagardenexpo.com.au
28th and 29th September
Australian Native Orchid Show 2019
Mount Waverley Community Centre Cnr Miller Cres and Stephensons Rd Mount Waverley Vic
5th – 6th October
Garden Lovers Fair Bolbeck
370 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon VIC 3440
https://gardenloversfair.com.au/
Broughton Hall in all its Spring Glory
Open Garden
From Sept – 14 – 17 November
From Thursday to Sunday 10 am -4 pm
$20 per Adult |Children under 16 Free
Cherry Blossoms
5 & 6, 12 & 13 October
High Spring
2 & 3 November
Muskers at Broughton Hall
0417 056 110 – 125 Palmer Rd, Jindivick
www.muskersbroughtonhall.com.au
October 2019
YACKATOON GARDENS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING
697 Trotter Road, Coomboona, VIC.
Yackatoon Gardens is now delighted to welcome visitors every weekend commencing Saturday, 19th October. In addition to the beautifully landscaped grounds, Yackatoon Gardens comprises:
Historic homestead: sprawling Federation-style property tastefully refurbished and available to hire for events, including weddings, corporate days, and location hire
- Formal gardens: manicured lawns and trimmed hedges house a series of spectacular water-features and classic stone statues
- Scenic lake: fed by Waranga basin, the lake is bordered by flowering violets and backs onto the eucalypts of the State Forest
- Fruit orchard: figs, almonds, peaches, apricots, pears, and many more, can be found through the decorative iron archway leading from the tearooms
- Vegetable garden: biodynamic garden cultivated year round, supplying an abundance of seasonal produce, also available to purchase
- Wisteria tunnel: at its best in early spring, visitors are invited to take a stroll through the 50 metre long tunnel and admire the hanging blossom
- Plant nursery and greenhouse: brand new greenhouse and nursery enables our visitors to take a piece of Yackatoon home
- Newly appointed tearooms: serving Devonshire teas, cakes, and a selection of afternoon tea sandwiches.
Sat 12 – Sun 13 Oct
Gippsland Garden and Home Expo 2019
Lardner Park, 155 Burnt Store Rd Lardner VIC
http://www.drouinlions.org.au/events/garden-home-expo/
26th and 27th October 2019
Succulent & Cactus Society of Australia Spring Show and Plant Sale
Mount Waverley Community Centre Cnr Miller Cres and Stephensons Rd Mount Waverley Vic
https://www.cssaustralia.org.au/
2nd – 3rd November
Sarcochilus and other Genera Show
Keystone Hall, Civic Square, Croydon 3136
“Annual list of major garden shows for Melbourne.
GARDEN SHOWS QUEENSLAND
12th July – 14th July 2019
Queensland Garden Expo
Nambour Showgrounds, Nambour QLD
http://www.qldgardenexpo.com.au/
21 – 25 August
9th Australasian Native Orchid Society Triennial Conference & Show
Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine, QLD.
In association with ANOS KABI Group Inc.
https://anos.org.au/2019-conference/
14th & 15th September
Rocky Round Up Orchidfest
2019 Sub Tropical Orchid Council Qld Inc.(STOCQ) Conference & Show
“Rocky Round Up Orchidfest”, at Korte’s Resort, Parkhurst, QLD. Hosted by the Rockhampton Orchid Society Inc.
http://www.rockhamptonorchidsociety.com.au/
GARDEN SHOWS SOUTH AUSTRALIA
August 25th and 26th
THE SA GARDEN RALLY
Auditorium of Cornerstone College
68 Mount Barker Rd, Mt Barker 5251
Over two days and attendees will be given priority access to the adjacent plant sale.
Speakers include Sophie Thompson, Kim Syrus, Trevor Nottle, Karen Montgomery, Dr. Uwe Stroeher and George Hoad.
There will also be Garden Visits which are designed to please, enlighten and educate.
$95 for two days included Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch and Garden visits.
Bookings gardenralley2018@gmail.com
August 25th and 26th
DOWN THE GARDEN PATH – Rare and Unusual Plant Fair
Cornerstone College 68 Mount Barker Rd, Mt Barker 5251
Sat 11am – 4pm
Sun 10am – 3pm
Ellerslie International Flower Show North Hagley Park Christchurch New Zealand
March 2018