OLD CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2021 (RECORD ONLY)
Sadly 2021 is over and this is a record of events. Many events were cancelled.
The calendar shows the events planned for garden clubs in Queensland on a monthly basis With the uncertainty of COVID 19 restrictions, please refer to the society website to verify the event is still happening.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Begonia show Saturday 27th February
DATE Saturday 27 February
OPEN TIMES 9am – 4pm
PLACE Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $3
FEATURES
CONTACT Shevanti Ph 55022579 a/h; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MARCH
“25 Anniversary Colour on Parade’ Northern District Horticultural Society & Qld Dahlia Society
DATE Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 March
OPEN TIMES Saturday 12-4pm, Sunday 9- 3pm
PLACE Wavell Heights Community Centre, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights
COST $3, children free; free parking
FEATURES Horticultural show featuring around 200 dahlias, floral art, roses, pot plants, cut flowers and orchids
CONTACT Noel Ph 33593457
Dahlia Show Qld Dahlia Society Show
Date Sat 13-Sun 14
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
CONTACT Noel Ph 33593457
Bromeliad and Tropicals Show & Sales Bromeliad Society of Qld
DATE Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 March
OPEN TIMES Sat 8-4; Sun 8-1
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
COST $4 children under 15 free
FEATURES variety of plants for sale from over thirty experienced growers including bromeliads, tropicals, indoor plants, orchids, hoyas, begonias, succulents and many more.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
APRIL
A Garden A-Fair Queensland Council of Garden Clubs
Date Sat 10 – Sun 11 Garden A-Fair PostPoned Sat 19 and Sun 20 June Cancelled
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Autumn Garden Spectacular (Ipswich Orchid Society)
DATE Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 April
OPEN TIMES tbc
PLACE Silkstone State School, Prospect St, Silkstone
COST tbc
FEATURES orchids, bromeliads, cultural advice, Australian natives, hibiscus, potting demonstrations, craft sale table and much more; refreshments, bus trips and groups especially welcome, wheelchair friendly
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Queensland Orchid Society Autumn Show
DATE Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am – 3.30pm Sun 8.30am – 3pm
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
COST tbc
FEATURES Orchid plants in bloom for sale, potting demonstrations, floral art, free cultural advice
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wondai Autumn Garden Expo
DATE Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April
OPEN TIMES Sat 8– 4.30pm Sun 8-1pm
PLACE Wondai Sportsground & Lions Pavillion, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, children under 15yrs free
FEATURES Horticultural Show and display, quality stalls for garden and home items, Guest speakers, plant cloakroom, entertainment, free parking, disabled parking
(Also South Burnett Orchid Society Annual Show on Saturday 9.30am – 3pm at Wondai RSL Hall, MacKenzie St; cost $3, contact 41681695)
CONTACT www.wondaigardenexpo.com
Plants Market by Native Plants QLD
DATE Saturday 24 April
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3pm
PLACE Samford Showgrounds 38 Showgrounds Dr, Highvale-Samford Valley
COST tbc
FEATURES Native plants for sale; expert advice; light refreshments on sale
CONTACT www.sgapqld.org.au
MAY
Eastern District Orchid Society 55th Autumn Show
DATE Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am-4pm Sun 8.30am-3pm
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
COST $4 children under 14 free
FEATURES
CONTACT edos.org.au/edos-show
Bonsai Show Bimer Bonsai Club
DATE Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 9am – 5pm Sun 9am – 4pm
PLACE Auditorium Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
COST Adults $3 Child under 13 years free
FEATURES Majestic Bonsai o display, Demonstrations at 10am and 1pm daily. Items for sale including a large green stock area plus all other Bonsai items
CONTACT Bruce ph 3263 9609
Qld Rose Society Autumn Show
DATE Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 11.30am-4pm, Sun 9am – 2.30pm
PLACE The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $4 children under 12 free
FEATURES hundreds of colourful, fragrant blooms, friendly and experienced rose growers to answer your questions, and give you advice about which are the best roses to grow in Queensland and how to care for them. Rose potting demonstration. Cut roses, potted roses and gardening products for sale, as well as a variety of 'rosy items' and refreshments.
CONTACT Website: www.qld.rose.org.au
Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
DATE Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 May
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30 – 4pm, Sun 8.30 – 3pm
PLACE Pine Rivers Show Ring, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton
COST $6, children under 15 free
FEATURES Focused on gardens and plant lovers of all types with "birds and bees" the theme. Plant sales, garden equipment, ornaments, bees, insect houses, chickens and more. Great guest speakers, plant creche, food stalls, live music. Dogs on leashes are welcome
CONTACT www.pineriversgardenandplantfair.com
Herb Awareness Qld Herb Society
DATE Sunday 30 May
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3pm
PLACE Albion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
COST Free; no ATM on site
FEATURES Herb displays, Learn how to garden sustainably in our challenging climate with popular Brisbane gardener, Kate Wall. Share in Chef Dale Chapman's passion for the traditional dishes of her childhood as she prepares indigenous bush tucker. Demonstrations, guest speakers, and workshops presented by qualified Queensland Herb Society members. Learn to propagate herbs and other plants at the coffee cup recycling station. Culinary, medicinal & rare herbs and other plants for sale. Market stalls with unique herbal products, preserves, cosmetics, arts & crafts, bush foods. Café Sage for delicious, home-made, herb inspired foods and beverages
CONTACT www.qldherbsociety.org.au
JUNE
Gardening on the Edge by Maleny Garden Club Inc
DATE Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 June Cancelled
OPEN TIMES 9am to 4pm
PLACE Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny
COST $5 per garden
FEATURES Country gardens all different and unique; Garden Market (free entry), plant & produce stalls (talk to experts), camellia flower display, homemade refreshments
CONTACT www.malenygardenclub.org
Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair
DATE Saturday 19 June
OPEN TIMES 8 - 3pm
PLACE old Esk Railway Station in Pipeliner Park, Esk
COST gold coin donation
FEATURES variety of plants & everything gardening. Guest Speakers. Free entertainment. Live chainsaw sculpture carving. Delicious food, specialty coffee.
CONTACT facebook.com/eskgardenandlifestylefair
Friendship Day QCGC Cancelled
Date Wednesday 30th June RSVP 21 June Club competition max 6 per club
Time 9:30 am for a 10am Start
Place Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha.
Features Wendy Wragge Competition Clare Barker State Emergency Service
Contact Anne Baster 0439 720 565
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
JULY
Qld Camellia Society
DATE Saturday 04 July
OPEN TIMES
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST
FEATURES
CONTACT Belinda 0401 477 832
Qld Garden Expo
DATE Friday 9 – Sunday 11 July. Life is a garden
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat 8am - 5pm, Sun 8am-4pm
PLACE Nambour Showgrounds
COST $20 tickets only available on line.
FEATURES a comprehensive Garden Expo Enchanted garden competition
A Strawberry Affair
Caboolture Garden Club Friendship Day
Date Wednesday 14th July
Time 9 am for a 10am start
Location Gamgee Hall, Caboolture Showgrounds, Beerburrum Road
Contact wThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 0402 451 602
Toowoomba Orchid Society Winter Show Cancelled
DATE Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 July Cancelled
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am - 4pm, Sun 8.30am-3pm
PLACE St Pauls Church Hall, Phillip St Toowoomba
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Cec 0457 453 575
Winter Gardening Extravaganza Warwick Horticultural Society
DATE Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 July
OPEN TIMES 10am to 5pm then 9am to 4pm
PLACE St Mary’s Church Hall, Phillip St Warwick
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Margot 07 4661 1414
John Oxley District Orchid Society
DATE Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 July
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am -4pm, Sun 9am-3pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $4 children free
FEATURES Display of large variety of orchids, potting demonstrations, cultural advice, orchid plants for sale , potting requirements, light refreshments
CONTACT https://www.jodos.org.au
DATE 31st July and 1st August 2021
OPEN TIMES Saturday 11:30 - 17:30 Sunday - 09:00 - 16:00
PLACE Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
COST pre-purchased tickets only.
FEATURES See a huge variety of green exhibitors plus family activities, workshops and educational talks by celebrity gardeners and horticulture experts.
CONTACT www.botanicalbazaargc.com.au
AUGUST
Royal National Show EKKA
Date 7th to 15th August Cancelled maybe next year
Fashion Parade QCGC
Date Wednesday 25th August Cancelled maybe next year
Open Times Morning
Place Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
Contact Anne Baster 0439 720 565
Sogetsu Ikebana Qld
DATE Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 August Cancelled maybe next year
OPEN TIMES 10:30 am daily tours 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST $5
FEATURES Japanese art of flower arrangement ikebana
CONTACT https://ikebanabrisbane.org.au
Flyer Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition
Ipswich Home Gardener’s Expo Glebe Garden Club, Ipswich
DATE Saturday 28 August Cancelled maybe next year
OPEN TIMES 8.30am – 3pm
PLACE Glebe Rd & Green St, Booval
COST tbc
FEATURES Special Guest Speakers, huge variety of exhibitors entertainment all day, food and refreshments available,
CONTACT expo.glebegardenclubipswich.com.au
SEPTEMBER
Native Plants Qld
DATE Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 September
OPEN TIMES
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST
FEATURES
CONTACT https://npq.org.au
Horticultural Expo Laidley Garden Club
DATE Thursday 9 – Saturday 11 September Cancelled
OPEN TIMES 7am- 4pm
PLACE Laidley Cultural Centre Laidley Plainland Rd
COST gold coin donation
FEATURES 30-40 stall holders of horticultural and agricultural products. Food and drink vans onsite
CONTACT Eileen 0413 136 861 or Cec 07 5465 6910
Twin Towns & District Annual Flower and Garden Expo
DATE Saturday 11 September Cancelled
OPEN TIMES 8.30am to 3:00pm
PLACE Tweed Heads Cultural & Civic Centre Auditorium, Brett Street
COST This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. admission $5 Adults, children Free
FEATURES flower and plant displays, workshops, plant sales, raffles and photo competition
CONTACT Christine Hassall 0414340644 Monika 0412638373
Flyer Twin Towns & District Garden Club Presents FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW 2021
Introductory Letter Twin Towns
Picnic at Sherwood Arboretum
DATE Thursday 16th September
OPEN TIMES 10 am RSVP 3 Sept.
PLACE Sherwood Arboretum, Turner and Jolimont St. Sherwood
COST Free
FEATURES Guided Tour by BCC 0439 720 565
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ann Baster 0439 720565
Flyer Picnic at Sherwood Arboretum
Spring Show Toowoomba Orchid Society
DATE Friday 17 to Tuesday 21 September
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 8.30am - 4pm, Tue 8.30am-2pm
PLACE St Pauls Church Hall, Phillip St Toowoomba
COST $4
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Cec 0457 453 575
Geranium & Pelargonium Society
DATE Saturday 25
OPEN TIMES 9am-3pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $3
FEATURES plants for sale, refreshments
CONTACT http://www.qldgeraniumsociety.com/
Wondai Spring Garden Expo
DATE Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8am to 4.30pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACE Wondai Sportsground, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, kids under 15yrs free
FEATURES Quality plants, allied nursery products, home decorator items
CONTACT Helen 4168 9297; Joe 0413 115 495 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bromeliad Society of Queensland’s 2021 SPRING SHOW
DATE Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACE Genesis Christian College Sport Hall, Youngs Crossing Rd, Bray Park
COST $4, FREE entry will be given to any group of 10 or more people from a Garden Club
FEATURES Quality plants, Free Information available from experienced growers.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. call Lien Smith on 0422 125 302
OCTOBER
Qld Rose Society
DATE Sunday 10 October
OPEN TIMES 9 am to midday
PLACE Donelles Rose Nursery, 37 Cross acre Street Dolandella
COST Raflles and plants
FEATURES Spring Mini Rose Show
CONTACT http://www.qld.rose.org.au/
Darling Downs Rose Society
DATE Saturday 9– Sunday 10 October
OPEN TIMES 10:30 am close 5pm then 9am to 3pm
PLACE The Rose Cottage Newtown Park, Holberton st, Toowoomba
COST Gold Coin
FEATURES Spring Rose Show
CONTACT Veronica Firth 046 155 539
Flyer Rose Cottage
Stanthorpe Garden Fest And Trade Fair
Date Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October
Open Times 9 am to 4 pm.
Place Stanthorpe Showgrounds , 8 High Street
Cost Free
Features Landscape Supplies Craft Sale Plant Displays and Sales
Phone 0449003325
Flyer The Stanthorpe Garden Club Inc Gardenfest
Buderim Garden Club Festival
Date 15th,16th and 17th October
Time 3pm till 7pm then 8am to 4pm then 8am to 2pm
Place Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main and Church Streets.
Costs $15 discount $12
Features. Seniors Lunch Spring Flowers, Photographic display, Plant sales
Contact buderimgardenclub.com, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone 0448 714 561
African Violet & Gesneriad Annual Show and Plant Sale
DATE Saturday 16 October Cancelled
OPEN TIMES Sat 11am – 4pm
PLACE Auditorium Brisbane Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST Adults $4, children free
FEATURES Largest display and sale of African violets and their related Gesneriads in Qld;
advice on growing, potting supplies, leaves and plants of all sizes for sale;
refreshments available; crafts for sale
CONTACT Secretary (9am – 5pm only) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com or Facebook
NOVEMBER
Orchid Species Society
DATE Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 November
OPEN TIMES 8:30am to 4 pm then 9:00am to 3:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $4 admission
FEATURES Plant Sales Cards, Craft, Gifts Orchid Supplies Orchids.
CONTACT Lyn 3351 6138 or mobile 0403957225
Flyer Orchid Show Nov 6 & 7
Floressence 2021
DATE Friday 12th Nov – Monday 15 November
OPEN TIMES 9:00am to 4:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST Maybe
FEATURES Botanical Artists Society Queensland
Artists:- Nicole Crosswell, Michelle Pujol.
CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Flyer Floressence Show
Wintle's Open Garden 2021
DATE Saturday 19th Sunday 20th November
OPEN TIMES 8I30 am to 4:00 pm
PLACE 5 Crlton Court Birkdale
COST $10 entry Children Free
FEATURES Subtropical ardne featuring SE Asia plants and exotic fruits
Ian and Judy Wintle's Home for 20 years.
CONTACT SubTropical Queensland Open Garden (ianjudy.blogspot.com)
Flyer Wintles Open Garden
Christmas Luncheon and Biennial Awards
DATE Wednesday 24th November
OPEN TIMES 10:30am to 2 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST
FEATURES Plant Sales Cards, Craft, Gifts Orchid Supplies Orchids.
CONTACT email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ann Baster 0439 720565
Flyer Christmas Luncheon
Tropical Foliage Fair
DATE Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 November
OPEN TIMES 8 am to 3 pm then 9 to 2 pm
PLACE 1485 Old Cleveland Road Belmont.
COST $4 admission plus food stalls
FEATURES Many Varieties of Sub Tropical Foliage, Cordylines,
Broms, Heliconias, Gingers, Orchids., Garden Equipment., Monster Raffle,
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., mob 0402933544
Flyer Tropical Foliage festival