CURRENT CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2024
The calendar shows the events planned for garden clubs in Queensland on a monthly basis. As clubs decide on the exact date and flyers are produced. The details can then be sent to the webmaster. The webmaster will then update the events. If clubs think there will be a clash then the clubs can send requests for information to the likely event holders and to those clubs who have not registered the club's event date. Every attempt will be made to keep this calendar up to date. The webmaster does not accept any responsibility for the information contained on this web site as all information is gathered on a voluntary basis.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Growing Edible Gardens: Friends of Botanic Garden
Aspley orchid Society Summer Show
Art in Bark Project Gallery
Russell Young Open Garden Event
International Cordyline Society Inc
Date Not Happening this year
Queensland Dahlia Society
Regional Show
DATE 17th February 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 10am-3:30pm; Sun 9am-3pm
Venue St Paul's Lutheran Church Toowomba
COST $5 entry
FEATURES Dahlia and flowers for sale, raffles cafe.
CONTACT carolynThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/queenslanddahliasociety/
BROCHURE Dahlia Regional Show
Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival
DATE Thursday 23 February to Saturday 3rd March.2024
OPEN TIMES Daily program..9 am close 4pm
PLACE Stanthorpe see list of venues and activities..
COST Cost per function Shopping is free
FEATURES Every day of the festival offers an opportunity to tantalise
your taste buds with an array of foodie events.
The festivities kick off with the first weekend Banchetto Italiano, featuring
a traditional Italian long lunch, and the Heritage Estate Winery's winemaker's long lunch
on Friday the 23rd, alongside the commencement of 'pick
your own apples' at Nicoletti Orchards.
CONTACT Teilah Mckelvey marketing@appleandgrape.org 0403 237 555
Flyer www.applegrape.org
MARCH
National Palm & Cycad Show, Australia,
OPEN TIMES Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 8am-1pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Auditorium, Mount Coot-tha Rd, Toowong, Queensland 4066
COST $4 and pensioners $2
FEATURES Impressive display of a wide range of native and exotic palms & cycads with many unusual plants such as palms with distinctive red leaves and cycads with blue leaves. And lots of beautiful bromeliads. Books, posters and magazines will also be on display. There will be a massive low-cost plant sale for indoors/outdoors, full sun/shade, feature/screening, fan/tall, rare/common. A great place to indulge your gardening passion.
Internet http://www.pacsoa.org.au/wiki/Pacsoa_Annual_Show
Contact: National President, Daryl O’Connor 0488 125 555, c/- martinjlack@gmail.com
BROCHURE National Palm & Cycad Show, Australia,
Bromeliad and Tropicals Show & Sales Bromeliad Society of Qld
DATE 16th 17th March 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8am-4pm; Sun 8am-1pm
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 secretary@bromsqueensland.com.au Pam Butler 0423 173 859 www.bromsqueensland.com.au
Facebook: facebook.com/BromeliadSocietyOfQueensland
BROCHURE Broms Qld Autumn Show 2024
Beaudesert Districts Orchid & Foliage Society Inc
DATE 9th 10th March 2024
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8am-3pm Sunday 9am to 2pm
PLACE Canungra Scholol of Arts Hall Canungra 3 Pine Street
COST Gold Coin Credit card facilities if necessary
FEATURES Plants advice Local members plants Pots Bark Perlite EFPOS
Massed Orchids and Foliage plants for sale, off street parking
CONTACT www.bdofs.com/ Peter Rice 07 5543 2108 Lyn Dale 0402 105 890
Flyer BDOFS Orchid and Foliage Show
West Brisbane Orchid Society Autumn 2024 Show
DATE 9th and 10th March 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am – 3.30pm Sun 9 am – 3pm
PLACE Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST Adults $4 children free
PLANT Sales large varieties
FEATURES Orchid plants in bloom for sale, potting demonstrations, floral art, free cultural advice
Phone 0428 717 321
Fllyer West Brisbane Orchids Society
Plants Market Samford by Native Plants Queensland
DATE Saturday 23 March 2024
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3pm
PLACE Samford Showgrounds 38 Showgrounds Dr, Highvale-Samford Valley
COST free entry
PLACE Samford Showgrounds 38 Showgrounds Drive, Highvale, Samford Valley
FEATURES Australian Natives in all varieties from popular to rare, trees to ground covers,
from tube-stock to advanced plants, at very reasonable prices.
Expertise on plant selection and care is available from growers and
NPQ members. Native Plants books will be on sale.
CONTACT www.sgapqld.org.au
CONTACT webmanager@npq.org.au Jane Fountain Publicity Officer NPQ
Flyer Australian Native Plants
The Orchid House & Indoor Bowls Club Bribie
DATE 28th and 29th March 2024
OPEN TIMES Good Friday 8:30 to 4pm and Easter Saturday 8:30 to 2 pm
PLACE Entrance 3 -- 156A First Avenue, Bongaree, Bribie Island Q4057r
FEATURE Windamer Orchids Steve Flood Tropical Pacific Beach Orchid
Fong Ping Orchids, Orchidaceous Supplies, Plant sales ++
CONTACT bribieorc@gmail.com
Phone ph Terese 040778290
Flyer Bribie Orchids
Presidents Morning Tea
Date Wednesday 27 March 2024 9.30 am for 10 am
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Flyer Presidents Day 2024
APRIL
Begonia show Details
Geranium Society Brisbane
DATE Still to be organised
OPEN TIMES 12:45pm to 4 pm
PLACE Peace Hall 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
FEATURE
- Geranium Man from Sydney
- Variety of geranium plants, potting mix
- Refreshments available.
CONTACT secretary.geraniumsocietybne@gmail.com
Phone ph Des 0414781480
A Garden A-Fair Queensland Council of Garden Club
or Plant and Floral Spectacular (new name)
Date 6-7th April 2024
Times Saturday 10am to 3L30 Sunday 9 am to 3 pm
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Features displays of flowers, plants, and floral art 100’s of plants for sale, craft, and more
Contact www.qcgc.net
Flyer Plant and Flower Spectacular
Schedule Exhibitors Schedule
Spring Show Toowomba Orchid Society
DATE 27 and 28 April 2024
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 8.30am - 4pm, Tue 8.30am-2pm
PLACE St Paul's 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 Eddie Otto
EMAIL toowoomba.orchid.society@gmail.com <toowoomba.orchid.society@gmail.com>;
Blooming Pittsworth (Pittsworth Garden Club)
DATE Saturday 27 April 2024
OPEN TIMES Saturday 9:00 am to 4 pm
PLACE St Andrew’s Anglican Parish Hall and grounds, 30 Hume Street Pittsworth
FEATURE
- plants, garden art and ornaments, craft, homemade goods (cakes, sweets, jams, preserves).
(Cost of Stall Sites are $10.00)
- or just attend for a great Fellowship Day
- Refreshments available.
For Expression of Interest, contact before 18/11/22
Val Hohn 07 46 931006 or Helen Miller 07 46 932784
Flyer Blooming Pittsworth 2024
Ipswich Garden Spectacular (Ipswich Orchid Society & Bromeliad)
DATE 6th 7th April 2024 Autumn
OPEN TIMES 8:30am 3pm ---- 9:00am to 2pm
PLACE Silkstone State School, Prospect St, Silkstone
COST $5.00 entry
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 ipswichorchidsociety@gmail.com i
Phone Katie Brackin 0437324821
Flyer Ipswich Garden Spectacular 2024
COUCALS GARDEN
DATE 20th to 21st April 2024
OPEN TIMES 9 am– 4.00pm
PLACE COUCALS GARDEN 8 Belah Street,Mount Crosby.
COST ENTRY: $10 per person children under 18 free
CONTACT www.coucalsgarden.com Email: janetflanigan4@bigpond.com
Phone Phone: 32010439
Wondai Autumn Garden Expo
DATE 20th to 21st April 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8 am– 4.30pm Sun 8-1pm
PLACE Wondai Sports-ground & Lions Pavilion, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, children under 15yrs free $8 two day pass
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 4168 1695)
CONTACT www.wondaigardenexpo.com Beryl 4168 1696 Stallholders contact
Wondai Garden Expo Jodi 0413 115 495
Speaker Barbara Beerling
Brochure Wondai Garden Expo 2024
Autumn Show Toowomba Orchid Society
DATE Saturday 27 and 28 April 2024
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 8.30am - 4pm,
PLACE St Paul's 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 Eddie Otto 0439 953 629
EMAIL toowoomba.orchid.society@gmail.com <toowoomba.orchid.society@gmail.com>;
MAY
Caboolture Orchid Society
DATE 4th 5th May 2024
PLACE Th Square King St, Caboolture
Brisbane Orchid Society
DATE 2nd 4th May 2024
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
Aspley Orchid Society
DATE 11th May 2024
PLACE Wavell Heights Community Centre Edinburgh Castle Road
Brochure Aspley Orchid show May 2024
Caboolture Bromelaid and Foliage Frenzy
DATE 4th 5th May 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8– 4.pm Sun 8-1pm
PLACE Minibah State School. Walker st, Morayfield
COST free
COVID Covid Safe Event
FEATURES Car park is close to sale, not far to walk to take your favourite plants home.
Come along and enjoy the variety of bromeliads and friendly stall holders
Brochure Caboolture Bromelaid Autumn 2024
Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
DATE 18th and 19th May 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30 – 3:30pm, Sun 8.30 – 2:30pm
PLACE Pine Rivers Show Ring, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton
COST $8, 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. QCGC will have a stand at the Pine Rivers Plant & Garden Fair (May 18-19) to promote member clubs and their activities. Volunteers are needed for the last two events to be at the display to chat to visitors and give contact details for all clubs.
Flyer Pine Rivers the web page is PRGPF.com.au
CONTACT www.pineriversgardenandplantfair.com
Qld Rose Society Toowoomba Autumn Show 2023
DATE 4th 5th May 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 11.30am-4pm, Sun 9am – 2.30pm
PLACE The Rose Cottage Newtown Park Holberton Street Toowoomba
COST Gold Coin
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
Flyer Toowoomba Autumn Rose Show 2024
Qld Rose Society and The Floral Art Society of Queensland Autumn Show
DATE 18th and 19th May 2024
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.
Floral Art Art displays
CONTACT Website: www.qld.rose.org.au
Flyer Autumn Rose Show 2024
Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables
DATE Saturday 18th May
OPEN TIMES 9 am to 12 noon.
PLACE Northey Street City Farm
COST Ticket required for this event $60
FEATURES Our local climate; vegetables that thrive in our climate and when to grow them;
cultivation tips for subtropical climates; and great vegetable recipes to try.
CONTACT Northey Street
Herb Awareness
DATE 26th May 2024
OPEN TIMES Sunday 9am – 3pm
PLACE Albion Peace Centre 102 McDonald Rd Windsor
COST Free ENTRY
FEATURES Browse demonstrations stalls food coffee gardening accessories advice
CONTACT qhs@live.com.au
Web site qldherbsociety.org.au
Flyer Herb Awareness
JUNE
Dahlia Society Show South Australia
Date Unknown
Venue Main Road Caffery St McClaren Vale South Australia
CONTACT Noel Ph 33593457
Leafmore Winter Garden School
DATE Unknown
OPEN TIMES Wednesday 8am to 6pm Thursday 8:30 to 3:15pm
PLACE Highfield's Cultural centre O'Brien Road Highfield
COST $100/$190 Dinner Highfield Tavern
FEATURES Guest Speakers. Jane Edmanson OAM, Dr Andrew Biggs, Barbara McGeoch,
Mike Wells.Jillian Coomb
CONTACT leafmore4350@gmail.com
Flyer Leafmore Winter Garden School
Esk Garden Fair
Valley of the Lakes Garden Club Inc
DATE Saturday 15 June 2024-
OPEN TIMES 8am- 3pm
PLACE Pipeliner Park Esk-Hampton Road, Esk.
COST $5- Under 18 free
FEATURES The 2024 Esk Garden Fair is the new ultimate destination for gardening enthusiasts. With dozens of nurseries, hobby growers and exhibitors, you're guaranteed to find the best variety of plants, and garden art available. Imagine a day exploring the exhibitors or learning from our free informative Guest Speakers such as Paul Plant, Kate Wall and Claire Bickle. Perhaps, enjoy some of the other free entertainment, including the new Brisbane Valley Farm Directs Chef’s stage. Maybe catch a few demonstrations or simply relax in our serene outdoor ambiance and listen to live music and Indulge in some mouth-watering food. Don't miss this day of green-thumbed adventure and family-friendly fun in the heart of Esk on Saturday, June 15th, Esk-Hampton Road , Esk, 8 till 3 Entry $5 - Under 16 free. Check out the Esk Garden Fair website for information and tickets.
website www.eskgardenandlifestylefair.com..
CONTACT facebook.com/eskgardenandlifestylefair
Contact name for this post: Lisa Davis
Phone No. of Contact name: 0481480372
Event Email: valleyofthelakesgardenclub@gmail.com
Event phone number: 0438511004
Photo Valley of the Lakes 1
Photo Valley of the Lakes 2
Photo Valley of the Lakes 3
Flyer Esk Valley of the Lakes
Ipswich Garden Spectacular
QCGC Friendship Day
Date Wednesday 26 June 2024 9.30 am for 10 am start
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Flyer QCGC Friendship Day 2024
North Moreton Orchid Show
Date 29th 30 June 2024
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Greenpark Garden Club Fashion Parade
DATE Unknown
OPEN TIMES 9:00am for 9:30am start
PLACE Kingston Life Centre, 3922 Mt Lindsay Highway, Park Ridge Qld 4128
COST $10 each Preferably pre purchased from Robyn.
FEATURES Fashion Parade includes Special Morning Tea. by Portofino.
CONTACT Robyn on 07 3200 9895 for bookings.
Flyer Portofino Fashion Parade Greenpark Garden Club
Lindmar Garden Open Garden and Plant Lovers Fair
DATE Unknown
OPEN TIMES Sat 9:00 am to 3;00 pm Sun 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
PLACE 130 Blewers Road, Morayfield.
COST $10 children under 16 free
FEATURES We will have 25 stallholders, all of whom are specialists in their field as plant experts or talented craftspeople, and they always enjoy a busy and happy weekend.
CONTACT www.lindmargarden.com.au
Marie Jones 0405121347
Flyer None
Gardens of the Downs Landscaping Day
DATE Unknown
OPEN TIMES 9:00am to 4:00 pm
PLACE Pittsworth Function Centre, 50 Hume St., Pittsworth
COST $50 per person Morning tea and Lunch.inc
FEATURES Guest Speakers Roses and Landscaping.
CONTACT Belinda on 0427 932 033 RSVP.
Flyer Landscaping Day
JULY
Bonsia Gone Native Workshop
repeated in 2025
Pittsworth Garden Art Weekend 2024
DATE 6th and 7th July 2024
OPEN TIMES 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
PLACE Pittsworth Pioneer Village
COST $95 per session
PLANT Sales large varieties
FEATURES Helen McLennan and Sue Pukallus are coming to share their creative and
artistic flair to make something ‘new’ out of something ‘old’.
There will be 2 sessions per day with each artisan
CONTACT gardensofthedowns@gmail.com
Phone 0418 988 478
Flyer Garden Art Week End
Qld Camellia Society
DATE 7th July 2024
OPEN TIMES 9am to 3pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $5
FEATURES Plant sales Show bench Latest Camellias.Camellia blooms displayed, Plant sales
CONTACT Belinda 0401 477 832
FACEBOOK Queensland Camellia Society Facebook
Qld Garden Expo Nambour
DATE Thursday 4th, Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2024..
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat 8am - 5pm, Sun 8am-4pm
PLACE Nambour Showgrounds
COST $22.50 tickets only available on line.
FEATURES a comprehensive Garden Expo Enchanted garden competition
Volunteers still needed – contact Elizabeth Parkinson.0412 755 500.
Delegates to provide club/society brochures.
Delegates were advised that floral art society display will be on ground floor. No steps.
Web Site Home - Queensland Garden Expo
BCC Guided Tour Brisbane Botanic Gardens
DATE Friday 19th July 2024 meet at Visitor Centre BBG
OPEN TIMES 11am to 12:30 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong BBG
COST Free but must register.
FEATURES Garden walks with Volunteers
International Fascination of Plants Day offers unique opportunities to explore, learn, and
be inspired by the fascinating realm of plants.
This is an initiative of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO).
CONTACT Dale Arvidsson
Curator, Brisbane Botanic Gardens and High Profile Parks
Public Space Operations | City Standards | Brisbane Infrastructure
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
Details BCC web BCC registration BBG walk
John Oxley Orchid Show
Date 27th 28th July 2024
Ven Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
AUGUST
Plants Market by Native Plants Nerang QLD
DATE 3rd and 4th August 2024
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3pm
PLACE Botanical Bazaar Festival
COST tbc
PLACE Nerang Country Parkland
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
WEB PAGE www.sgapqld.org.au
CONTACT Gold Coast Leader NPQ <gcleader@npq.org.au>;
Flyer Native Plants website
Botanical Bazaar Gold Coast 2024
OPEN TIMES Saturday 11:30 - 17:30 Sunday - 09:00 - 16:00
PLACE Nerang Country Paradise Parkland
COST pre-purchased tickets only.Adults $15 concession $10 online 1April 2023
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
West Brisbane Orchid Society Spring 2024 Show
DATE 17th and 18th August 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am – 3.30pm Sun 9 am – 3pm
PLACE Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST Adults $4 children free
PLANT Sales large varieties
FEATURES Orchid plants in bloom for sale, potting demonstrations, floral art, free cultural advice
Phone 0428 717 321
Royal National Show EKKA
OPEN TIMES 7 am to 9 pm daily times manned determined on the day.
PLACE Exhibition Hall where old honey show was 20 years ago.
COST pre-purchased tickets only.
FEATURES QCGC display volunteers welcome. QCGC will have a stand at the Ekka (August 10-18) to promote member clubs and their activities. Volunteers are needed for the display to chat to visitors and give contact details for all clubs. Please contact the Secretary if you would like to volunteer at the EKKA.
CONTACT Anne Baster secretary2@qcgc.net.
Flyer EKKA 2024
CountDown CountDown EKKA 2024
Sogetsu Ikebana Qld 60th Anniversary
DATE Splendour of Spring 2024 – Aug 31-Sep 01 – Splendour of Spring
OPEN TIMES 10:00 am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COST Admission $5
CONTACT www.ikebanabrisbane.org.au
www.facebook.com/kebanabrisbnae
www.instagram.com/sogestsu.kebana.inc/
Phone 0434 364 910
Flyer Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition 2024
Winter Gardening Extravaganza Warwick Horticultural Society
DATE 25th 26th August 2024
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
Web Site Warwick Horticultural & Allotment Society
Native Plants Queensland
DATE Saturday 31st August 2024
OPEN TIMES 9:00am to 3pm
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, Qld 4153
COST Free entry
FEATURES Tubestock to established plants Water-wise, bush food,
bird/bee/butterfly attracting plants and MORE
Expert advice Onsite cafe
CONTACT Native Plants Queensland <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
Flyer Native Plants Queensland
SEPTEMBER
Beaudesert Districts Orchid & Foliage Society Inc
DATE 31 August 1st September 2024
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8am-3pm Sunday 9am to 2pm
PLACE Canungra Scholol of Arts Hall Canungra 3 Pine Street
COST Gold Coin Credit card facilities if necessary
FEATURES Plants advice Local members plants Pots Bark Per-lite EFPOS
Massed Orchids and Foliage plants for sale, off street parking
CONTACT www.bdofs.com/ Peter Rice 07 5543 2108 Lyn Dale 0402 105 890
Flyer BDOFS Orchid and Foliage Show
Geranium Society Brisbane
DATE Saturday 7th September
OPEN TIMES 9am to 3 pm
PLACE Peace Hall 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
FEATURE Germanium Sales Day
- Geranium Man from Sydney
- Variety of geranium plants, potting mix
- If you are interested in selling geranium plants, you must be a member with a grower's number.
- Refreshments available.
CONTACT secretary.geraniumsocietybne@gmail.com
Phone Secretary ph Des 0414781480
Nambour orchid Society
DATE 6th 7th September 2024
Venue Uniting Church Coronation ave Nambour
Ipswich Show Gardenfest 2024
DATE Saturday 7th September 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30 – 4pm, Sun 8.30 – 3pm
PLACE Cnr Warwick & Salisbury Rds, IPSWICH Q 4305
Mail PO Box 812, BOOVAL Q 4304
Entries Joanne Hadnutt https://showday-online.com/how-to-place-entries/
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,
CONTACT Ph – 07 3281 1577 https://ipswichshow.com.au Joanne Hadnutt
Flyer Ipswich Show 2024
Horticultural Expo Laidley Garden Club
DATE 6th 7th September 2024
OPEN TIMES Friday 8am- 4pm Saturday 8am 3pm
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 Cec 0457453575 or Cec 07 5465 6910
Flyer Laidley Spring Festival
Blackbutt Spring Garden plus Avocado Festival
DATE 6th 7th September 2024
OPEN TIMES Saturday 10th 7am-4pm
PLACE Blackbutt Gardens and surrounds
COST Visit locations
FEATURES 2hrs from Brisbane
CONTACT Trish Litjens on 0458 323 872 or (Jeff Connor 0448 946 702).
Flyer Blackbutt Gardens Frenzy
Brochure Blackbuttbb Garden Competition
Bromeliad Society of Toowoomba SPRING SHOW
DATE Sat 21st to Mon 23rd September 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat Sun 8 am to 4 pm, Monday 8am 2pm
PLACE Sacred Heart School Hall Tor and North Street Toowoomba
COST EFPOS Available
FEATURES Cultivation show 10:30 and 1:30pm, Free Information available from experienced growers.
CONTACT www.bromeliadstoowoo call Robert and Sue 0412 263 332
Flyer Broms Spring Show Toowoomba
Wondai Garden Expo 2024
DATE Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 2024
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8am to 4.30pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACE Wondai Sportsground, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST $5, for one day $8 two day pass; kids under 15yrs free
FEATURES Quality plants, allied nursery products, home decorator items
CONTACT Helen 4168 9297; Jodie Biltoft 0413 115 495 info@wondaigardenexpo.com
Flyer Wondai Garden Expo 2024
Gold Coast Rose Society Show
DATE Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 2024
OPEN TIMES 11 am til 4:30pm & 9am to 3pm
PLACE Robina Community Centre 146 Robina Town Centre Drive Robina.
COST Tickets $5 at the door
FEATURES Spring Rose Show, Stalls and major wheelbarrow raffle prize
Café will be serving refreshments & raffle prizes to be won
CONTACT Chloe Weekes 0438 213 460 or goldcoastrosesociety@gmail.com
WEBSITE; Gold Coast Spring Show 2024
Ipswich Garden Spectacular (Ipswich Orchid Society & Bromeliad)
DATE 28th 29th September 2024 Spring
OPEN TIMES 8:30am 3pm ---- 9:00am to 2pm
PLACE Silkstone State School, Prospect St, Silkstone
COST $5.00 entry
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
Phone Katie Brackin 0437324821
CONTACT ipswichorchidsociety@gmail.com i
Flyer Ipswich Garden Spectacular
Tamborine Spring on the Mountain Open Gardens Trail
DATE Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September
OPEN TIMES 10 am close 4pm
PLACE Robina Community Centre 146 Robina Town Centre Drive Robina.
CTwinOST Tickets online. Prepaid tickets are $20 for all six gardens or $5 cash at each garden. credit cards accepted
FEATURES We have six beautiful gardens,
CONTACT Jennilyn Mann <springtimegardenfestival@gmail.com>; or Gill Violett 0409 775 657
if you are planning a bus tour, please keep in contact with me so we can get an idea of visitor numbers and
movement. The mountain roads are best suited to buses 32-seater or less.
Website www.tamborinemountaingardneclub.org.au
Flyer brochure with gardens details will be available closer to the event.
Flyer Tambourine Garden details
Spring Show Pine Rivers Orchid Society
DATE Saturday 21 and 22 September 2024
PLACE Kallangur State School, Gympie Road, Kallangur
Spring Show Toowomba Orchid Society
DATE Saturday 21 and 22 September 2024
OPEN TIMES Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 8.30am - 4pm, 3pm Monday
PLACE St Paul's 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 Eddie Otto 0439 953 629
EMAIL toowoomba.orchid.society@gmail.com <toowoomba.orchid.society@gmail.com>;
Flyer Spring Show Orchids Toowoomba
Bromeliad Society of Queensland’s 2024 SPRING SHOW
DATE 21st 22nd September 2024
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 secretary@bromsqueensland.com.au Pam Butler 0423 173 859 www.bromsqueensland.com.au
Facebook: facebook.com/BromeliadSocietyOfQueensland/
Flyer BromsQld Show PDF Spring Show 2024
Orchid Species Society
DATE Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September 2024
OPEN TIMES 8:30am to 3 pm then 9:00am to 2:00 pm
PLACE Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
COST $4 admission children under 12 free
FEATURES Plant Sales Cards, Craft, Gifts Orchid Supplies Orchids.Species orchid display,
some rare and near extinction; orchid supplies and accessories;
cultural advice; plant sales; charity stall; raffles; refreshments
CONTACT Rob McAllister, Show Secretary showsecretaryt@orchidspecies.org.au
Lyn Groffen mobile 0403957225
Flyer Spring Orchid Show 2024
OCTOBER
Spring Orchid & Foliage Show by Bribie Island Orchid Society Inc
DATE 4th and 5th October 2024
OPEN TIMES 9am to 4pm
PLACE The Orchid House, Indoor Bowls Hall and adjoining parkland, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island
PLACE Entrance 3 -- 156A First Avenue, Bongaree, Bribie Island Q4057r
FEATURE Windamer Orchids Steve Flood Tropicals Pacific Beach Orchid
Fong Ping Orchids, Orchidaceous Supplies, Plant sales ++
FEATURES wheelchair friendly access, unlimited car parking
Web details www.bribieislandorchidsociety.com
Caboolture and Districts Bromeliad Society, Inc.
DATE Saturday 5th and Sunday 5th October 2024
OPEN TIMES 8am to 4pm and 8am to 1pm
PLACE Minimbah State school Hall
PLACE Crnr Walker Road & Minimbah Drive, Morayfield
FEATURE Many varieties of bromeliads sub-tropical foliage, anthiriums orchids
FEATURES wheelchair friendly access, unlimited car parking arts and crafts
COST Free entry
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Flyer Bromeliad & Foliage Frenzy
Gardening on the Edge - Spring Fair
DATE Saturday 5th October
OPEN TIMES 9am to 4pm
PLACE Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny + private gardens
Maleny Showgrounds 13 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny
CLUB Maleny Garden Club Inc.
COST Entry Garden Market $2 each garden $5 per garden by 3 gardens children 16 and under free
FEATURES Country gardens all different and unique;
Garden Market ($2), plant & produce stalls (talk to experts), homemade refreshments
Spring Fair showcasing all things gardening
Plant & Produce Stall - Independent Nurseries - Talk to the Experts
CONTACT www.malenygardenclub.org or gardeningontheedge@hotmail.com
Flyer Gardening on the Edge in Maleny
Spring Show Redlands Orchid Society
DATE 12th October 2024
PLACE Birkdale Sporting Complex Bailey Road Birkdale
National Gardening Week
DATE 13-19 October
PLACE There are good ideas for celebration on the Garden Clubs of Australia website.
Marburg Garden and Outdoor Expo
DATE 12th October 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 8:0 am to 3 pm
PLACE Marburg Showgrounds 44-55 Queen St Marburg
COST $2 children under 12 free
FEATURES Everything you need for your garden and outdoor living space
Including plant stalls, guest speakers and live demonstrations
free parking and dog friendly
WEB www.facebook.com/MarburgGardenandOutdoorExpo
Flyer Marburg Garden and Outdoor Expo
Qld Rose Society
DATE 4thOctober
OPEN TIMES 11 am to 4 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens , Mt Coot-tha, Auditorium
COST Raffles and plants
FEATURES Spring i Rose Show
CONTACT http://www.qld.rose.org.au/
Flyer Spring Rose Show 2024
Stanthorpe Garden-fest and Trade Fair
DATE Friday 11th Saturday 12th October 2024
OPEN TIMES 9 am close 4pm
PLACE Exhibition Centre, Showgrounds, 8 High Street Stanthorpe
COST Free
FEATURES Garden and Home Decor Plant Sales Landscaping Craft sales
CONTACT Organiser 0449 003 325
Flyer Stanthorpe GARDENFEST 2024
QRS Darling Downs Rose Show
DATE 12th October 2024 to be confirmed
OPEN TIMES 11:30am 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 2024
African Violet & Gesneriad Annual Show and Plant Sale
DATE 19th October 2024
OPEN TIMES Sat 9 am – 3pm
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 africanvioletsocietyqld@gmail.com
www.africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com or
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AfricanVioletSocietyOfQld/
Brochure African Violets
Australian Orchid Council Orchid Show
DATE 24th World Orchid Conference - September 2024, Tainan, Tiawan
PLACE Logan Metro Sports and Event Centre 357 Browns Plains Road Crestmead
COST Daily admission $10 bus group can negotiate price
FEATURES Orchid and Foliage show Growing accessories Advice Photography
Raffles and food and advice. Orchids for sale. 24 stalls/vendors
CONTACT enquiries 0439 397 338 or inof@aocc2021.org or https://aocc2022.org
Flyer Australian Orchid Show at Logan
Buderim Garden Club Festival
Date From Friday 18 to Sunday20 October 2024
Time Friday 4-7 pm Saturday 8am to 4pm Sunday 8 am to 3pm
Place Buderim War Memorial Hall, Main and Church Streets, and 6 Open Gardens around Buderim.
Features. A major feature of the festival is the competitive Spring Flower & Photographic
Shows including cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants,
foliage, hanging baskets, bonsai plants and garden photography.
Costs Ticket can be purchased online at (Price $20 weekend ticket to Hall & Open Gardens, discount to $15 for group bookings 10 or people)
www.buderimgardenclub.com/festival (Ticket sales normally start in August)
Contact BGC president@buderimgardenclub.com phone 0477611819 John Lyon president
Flyer Buderim Garden Club Festival
NOVEMBER
QCGC Christmas Function 2024
DATE 27th November 2024
Flyer Invite to 2024 Christmas Luncheon
Nambour Orchid Species Show 2024
DATE 9th November 2024
PLACE Buderim Uniting Church Gloucester Road Buderim
Brisbane Orchid Show 2024
DATE 16th November 2024
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road Belmont.
Robina Art Gallery 2024
DATE 26th November to 9th December 2024
OPEN TIMES 9 am to 6 pm,
PLACE Robina Community Centre 196 Robina Town Centre drive Robina QLD
COST FREE entry
FEATURES Plants and gardens - including paintings, drawings, porcelain and jewellery by local artists.
EXHIBITION TITLE: "Perceptions of Nature: Colours, Patterns and textures of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens"
CONTACT cathryn.coutts@gmail.com
Flyer Robina Art Show
Is this event to be repeated in 2024. Please update information
ICS Tropical Foliage Fair
DATE Saturday, 25th November 2023
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, Heliconia's, Gingers, Orchids., Garden Equipment., Monster Raffle,
Contact mob 0402933544 intcordsocsec@gmail.com Sue Topp ICS Secretary.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TropicalFoliageFestival/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tropicalfoliagefestival/
event information: https://www.facebook.com/share/rnMriYjEhs2bNLw1/
NEAR THE END OF THE YEAR
Floral Art Society of Caboolture Inc
DATE Unknown
OPEN TIMES 9am-12pm
PLACE The Caboolture bridge club, 10 short street, Caboolture 4510
COST $5
FEATURES lucky door prize, rolling raffle, games, prizes morning tea included
CONTACT President – Veronica Loft – 0431 451 776 , Email – fasc@internode.on.net
Flyer Morning Tea F.A.S.C.
West Brisbane Orchid Society
DATE Unknown
OPEN TIMES Sat 8:30 am to 3;30 pm Sun 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Toowong
COST $4 children under 16 free
FEATURES Native and exotic species and hybrid orchids. Display of orchids from Australia and other parts of the world,
some rare and near extinction.
CONTACT email wbossec@yahoo.com.au or oldkidds@ecn.net.au
Flyer WBOS Orchid Species Show 2022
updated November 2024