CURRENT CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2025
The 2025 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
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Friends of Botanic Garden
Workshop-Yandina Community Gardens
Aspley Orchid Society Summer Show
Art in Bark Project Gallery
WHEN - Mosaic Workshops for beginners are held the last Sunday of each month from 9am - 2pm.STARTS - TERM 1 ART CLASSES Tuesday 28th January, 2025 - 20th March, 2025
Students/artists choose your day/night/time and attend once a week for 8 weeks
STARTS - Mosaic Workshops for beginners Sunday 23rd February, 2025
COST - ART CLASSES $440 (8 X 3 HOUR LESSONS) Casual art lessons (1 x 3 hours) are $70, 4 casual lessons are $270 (4 x 3 hour lessons)
COST - MOSAIC WORKSHOPS $180 (1 X 5 HOUR WORKSHOP)
Queensland Dahlia Society
Field Weekwnd Gold Coast/ Tambourine
DATE February 15/16tth 2025
OPEN TIMES See Brochure
Venue Field Trip
COST See web site Dahlia and flowers for sale, raffles cafe.
CONTACT .
Queensland Dahlia Society
Regional Show
DATE February 17th 2025 March 1st 2025
OPEN TIMES See Brochure
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 Regional Dahlia Events 2025
March
MARCH
Wholesale Producton Nursery Closing Down
National Palm and Cycad Show
DATE 8th 9th March 2025
OPEN TIMES Saturdy 9 am to 4pm Sunday 9am to 3 pm
PLACE Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $4 children under 15 free
FEATURES Palm and Cycad Society of Australia, Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Mt Cootha, Mt Cootha Rd, Toowong. Purchase native or exotic palms and cycads, with a huge selection of stock to choose from. We will also be displaying mature plants, so that you can see what your purchases will look like in the future. We have a number of specialist books for sale at the show and all visitors will be able to ask our expert growers and members about the suitability of specific palms and cycads for their garden. .
CONTACT secretary@bromsqueensland.com.au Pam Butler 0423 173 859 www.bromsqueensland.com.au
Web Page: Palm and Cycad Society of Australia
Bromeliad and Tropicals Show & Sales Bromeliad Society of Qld
DATE 8th 9th March 2025
OPEN TIMES Saturdy 8 am to 4pm Sunday 9am to 1 pm
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 Bromelaids Autimn 2025
Dahlia Society Queensland Show
Beaudesert Districts Orchid & Foliage Society Inc
DATE Wed 19th March 2025
OPEN TIMES 7;30 pm meeting
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
Blooming Pittsworth (Pittsworth Garden Club)
DATE 22 march 2025
OPEN TIMES 9am to 5 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
West Brisbane Orchid Society Autumn 2025 Show
DATE 22 and 23 March
OPEN TIMES 8;30 am to 3;30 pm Saturday and 9 am to 3pm Sunday
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 Bris Orhids
Plants Market Samford by Native Plants Queensland
DATE 29thMarch 2025
OPEN TIMES all day
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
Dates for 2025 markets:
Samford – March/April TBC
Logan – Plants Market at LEAF (Logan Eco Action Festival) June TBC
Nerang – June TBC
Belmont – August TBC
Rosewood – October TBC
Sunshine Coast – 11th October (Maleny Showgrounds)
Queensland Orchid Society Inc.
Dates and times: Saturday 29th March 2025 8:30am to 3:00pm and Sunday 30th March 2025 8:30am to 2:00pm
Contact name for this post: Paul Latimore
Phone No. of Contact name: 0413399732
Event Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Event phone number: 0738245931
Approximate Cost of entry: $4 for adults, Children under 14 free
Event Location: Brisbane International Shooting Centre, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, Queensland
Details Queensland Orchid Society Inc. Details
Flyer Queensland Orchid Society Inc. Flyerc
QCGC Plant & Floral Fair (new name)
Date March 28-29 Friday Saturday Plant &Floral Spectacular
Times friday 10 am to 3:30 pm sat 9 am to 3 pm
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Flyer QCGC Plant & Floral Fair and AGM
Schedule Details
Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens Plant Sale
Date 29 March 2025 (Saturday):
Features More information at the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens website
Web Site Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens Plant Sale
April
APRIL
QCGC AGM
DATE March 11 Tuesday
The Annual General Meeting has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 10am at the Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. The agenda will be same.
OPEN TIMES
Flyer
Begonia show Details
Eastern District Orchid Society Inc Autumn Show
DATE 5 - 6 April 2025:
OPEN TIMES Saturday 5th April 8:30am-4:00pm; Sunday 6th April 8:30am-2:00pm
COSTS Adults $4.00, children under 14 years free. Website:
PLACE Brisbane International Shooting Centre, Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont. (Entry from Old Cleveland Road.)
FEATURE Free advice from experienced growers. Orchid growing accessories for sale. Craft & floral arrangements for sale. Refreshments available. Plenty of parking
Web Site Eastern District Orchid Society Inc Autumn Show
Geranium Society Brisbane
DATE Saturday 14th April
OPEN TIMES 1 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
South Burnett Orchid Society Inc
DATE Saturday 19th April 2025
OPEN TIMES 9;30 am to 3ppm
PLACE Wondai Diggers Memorial Citizens Club
COST $3
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Chief steward Mal Rivers Assisant Lymette Adrians
EMAIL South Burnett Regional Council
Flyer South Burnett Orchid
Ipswich Garden Spectacular (Ipswich Orchid Society & Bromeliad)
DATE 12th 13th April 2025
OPEN TIMES 8:30 am to Sun 1 pm.
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 Orchid Spectacular 2025
Wondai Autumn Garden Expo
DATE 19th and 20th april 2025
OPEN TIMES
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 TBA
Brochure Wondai autum 2025
Easter at 2 Montville Gardens
DATE 19 - 20 April 2025:
OPEN TIMES Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April, 9am to 4pm.
PLACE "The Shambles" (85 Western Avenue, Montville)
A short walk away is Lower Woontooba (238 Western Avenue, Montville),
COST Entry $10 to each garden. Cash only. Children free
FEATURES Two gardens in the Montville area will be opening, raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Web SIte Easter at 2 Montville Gardens
Presidents Morning Tea
Date April 30 Wednesday
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
The topic for the day is ‘financial management’ which will cover anything related to money matters in clubs: records, processes, taxation, reporting and more.
Please submit questions and subjects you would like covered when you complete the form.
Contact www.qcgc.net
Flyer
May
MAY
COUCALS GARDEN
DATE 3rd May 2025
OPEN TIMES by Appointment
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
Caboolture Bromelaid & Foliage Frenzy
DATE Sat 3rd and Sun 4th May 2025
TIME 8am to 4pm and 8 am to 1 pm
PLACE Minimbah State school Walkerr Rd & Minimbah Drive Moryfield
Flyer Caboolture Bomelaid & Foliage Frenzy
Caboolture Orchid Society
DATE Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May 2025
TIME 10am to 8pm and 7 am to 3 pm
PLACE Th Square King St, Caboolture
Flyer Caboolture Orchid Mini Show
Brisbane Orchid Society
DATE
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont
Aspley Orchid Society
DATE 1st Thursday at 7.30 pm. (General Meeting)
PLACE Wavell Heights Community Centre Edinburgh Castle Road
Web Page http://www.aspleyorchidsociety.com/
Autumn Show Toowomba Orchid Society
DATE 10th May 2025
OPEN TIMES
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
Autumn Show Toowomba Orchid Society
DATE 10th May 2025
OPEN TIMES
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>;
Redlands Orchid Society Autumn Show
DATE 17th May 2025
Web Site Redlands Orchid Society Autumn Show
Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
DATE 17th and 18th May 2025
OPEN TIMES 8:30am to 3:30pm and 8:30am to 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 siteholders
CONTACT www.pineriversgardenandplantfair.com
Qld Rose Society Toowoomba Autumn Show 2025
DATE 10th 11th May 2025
OPEN TIMES Sat 11:30 4 pm Sun 9am to 3 pm
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
Qld Rose Society Autumn Show
DATE 17th 18th May 2025
OPEN TIMES 11:00 am 4 pm Saturday 9 am to 3 pm Sunday
PLACE The Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha, Toowong
COST $5 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 Brisbane
Herb Awareness Qld Herb Society
DATE 25th May 2025
OPEN TIMES 9am to 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 2025
June
JUNE
Leafmore Winter Garden School 2025
DATE 11-12 June
OPEN TIMES 2 full days
PLACE Highfield's Cultural centre O'Brien Road Highfield
COST $205/ 2 days: $105/ 1 day Dinner Highfield Tavern
FEATURES Guest Speakers: Michael McCoy, Peta Trahar, Duanne Karle, Mike Wells, Linda Brennan, Peter MacQueen, Brian Sams, Michelle Gleeson, Jan Clewett
Delicious morning teas and lunches. Optional dinner at Highfields Tavern on Wednesday 11 June
Garden focused stalls
CONTACT leafmore4350@gmail.com
Ed Power President Leafmore Garden Society Inc
Flyer Leafmore Brochure
Registration Leafmore registration
Esk Garden Fair
Valley of the Lakes Garden Club Inc
DATE June 21 2025
OPEN TIMES 8am to 3pm
PLACE Pipeliner Park Esk-Hampton Road, Esk.
COST $5- Under 18 free
FEATURES Set in the picturesque Somerset Region the Esk Garden Fair offers a fabulous country atmosphere and genuine local hospitality. The Esk Garden Fair has become the new must-visit gardening event for South East Queensland and features guest speakers, demonstrations, and free entertainment. With dozens of nurseries, specialty and hobby growers, you can spend hours exploring the thousands of plants, and the vast variety of unique garden art you won't find anywhere else. Indulge in Mouth-watering dining experiences from three food courts and grab a coffee from one of the five specialty coffee vans. With free parking and $5 entry (under 16s free, cash at the gate or tickets online), it’s a perfect day out. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable garden experience!
website www.eskgardenandlifestylefair.com..
CONTACT https://www.facebook.com/eskgardenfair
Contact name for this post: Lisa Davis
Phone No. of Contact name: 0481480372
Event phone number: 0438511004
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Flyer
QCGC Friendship Day
Date June 25 Wednesday
Venue Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Contact www.qcgc.net
Flyer QCGC Friendship Day 2024
North Moreton Orchid Show
Date 27th 29th June 2025
OPEN TIMES 8 am to 3 pm
Venue Pine Rivers Showgrounds Gympie Rd, Lawnton
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
Flyer Plant Sales
Schedule North Moreton Schedule
Greenpark Garden Club Fashion Parade
DATE 17 feb 2025
OPEN TIMES 9:30am to 11:30 am
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
July
JULY
Bonsia Gone Native Workshop
repeated in 2025
Qld Camellia Society
DATE Sunday, 7 July look 2024 - our Camellia Show and Sale is on again!!
OPEN TIMES 9.00 am to 3.00pm
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
Web Page Queensand Camellia
Qld Garden Expo Nambour
DATE 4 day show 10th to 13th JUly
OPEN TIMES Major gardening show all day
PLACE Nambour Showgrounds
COST $22.50 tickets only available on line.
FEATURES Queensland Garden Show is a ‘must see’ in 2025 for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour from 10th to 13th July, this four-day show is Queensland’s premier gardening event and will showcase the biggest range of plants you are likely to see anywhere in Queensland in one location. Some of Australia’s leading gardening experts will take part in four days of free talks, demonstrations, and workshops..
Web Site Nambour Garden expo
BCC Guided Tour Brisbane Botanic Gardens
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
John Oxley Orchid Show
Date
Ven Auditorium Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
August
AUGUST
QCGC Fashion Parade
DATE August 27 Wednesday
OPEN TIMES
FEATURES Fashion Parade includes Special Morning Tea. by Portofino.
Flyer
Plants Market by Native Plants Nerang QLD
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
DATE 2&3 August 2025
OPEN TIMES 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
PLACE Nerang Country Paradise Parkland
COST The Botanical Bazaar – Gold Coast’s Garden & Sustainability Festival is a community event held on the first weekend in August Every Year At Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang. The Rotary Club of Gold Coast stages the event not only to raise funds for its work in the community but also because it promotes healthy and sustainable living and supports small local businesses and entertainers.
CONTACT www.botanicalbazaargc.com.au
West Brisbane Orchid Society Spring Show
DATE 16 and 17th August 2025
OPEN TIMES 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturdy 9 pm to 3 m Sunday
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
Flyer
Royal National Show EKKA
OPEN TIMES all day and night
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
CountDown
Sogetsu Ikebana Qld 60th Anniversary
DATE 23 24 August 2025
OPEN TIMES Workshops and show to be advised.
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
Winter Gardening Extravaganza Warwick Horticultural Society
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
Native Plants Queensland
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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.;
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September
SEPTEMBER
Beaudesert Districts Orchid & Foliage Society Inc
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
Geranium Society Brisbane
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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 Saturday, 6th September & Saturday, 7th September
Time 8:30 am to 4 pm and 8:30 to 2pm
Venue Nambour Orchid Society Spring Orchid Expo 2025 is being held at Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Features The aim of the Expo is to bring orchids to people who would not otherwise see them.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to view orchids native to Australia and exotic orchids from Asia, South America & other areas.The Sub-Tropical Orchid Council Queensland partner with an orchid society every three years to put together this exhibition.
As Nambour Orchid Society is celebrating its 70th year in 2025, we were delighted to partner with STOCQ for this event, celebrating our anniversary and the beauty of orchids in a vibrant exhibition.
This collaboration promises to showcase an incredible variety of orchids, highlighting both local Australian species and stunning exotic varieties from around the world.
Attendees will have the chance to engage with expert growers, attend informative talks and participate in hands-on workshops. Our aim is not only to celebrate these remarkable flowers but also to inspire a greater appreciation for their diversity and ecological significance.
Web Site Nambour Orchid Society
Ipswich Garden Spectaculart
DATE 27 - 28 September 2025
OPEN TIMES
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
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Horticultural Expo Laidley Garden Club
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
Blackbutt Spring Garden plus Avocado Festival
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
Brochure
Bromeliad Society of Toowoomba SPRING SHOW
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
Wondai Garden Expo
DATE Saturday 27 September 2025 Sunday 28 September 2025
OPEN TIMES
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
Web Site Wondai Spring Garden Expo
Gold Coast Rose Society Show
DATE 27th 28th September 2025
OPEN TIMES 11:30 am 4 pm Saturday and9 am 3pm Sunday.
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;
Ipswich Garden Spectacular (Ipswich Orchid Society & Bromeliad)
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
Tamborine Springtime on the Mountain Open Gardens Trail
DATE 26 - 28 September 2025:
OPEN TIMES all day
PLACE Selected Tamborine Mountain Grdens
Website Springtime on the Mountain Open Gardens Trail
Spring Show Pine Rivers Orchid Society
DATE
PLACE Kallangur State School, Gympie Road, Kallangur
Spring Orchid Society Sunshine Coast
DATE 6-7 September 2025
OPEN TIMES daily
PLACE Venue 114, 114 Sportsman Parade,Bokarina, SunshineCoast
COST $5
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
CONTACT Cec 0457 453 575 Eddie Otto 0439 953 629
EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
Flyer Nambou Orchids
Spring Show Toowomba Orchid Society
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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>;
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Bromeliad Society of Queensland’s 2025 SPRING SHOW
DATE Saturday 27th Sept 2025
OPEN TIMES 8am to 3pm
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:
Flyer Bromelaid Septembet 2025
October
OCTOBER
Spring Orchid & Foliage Show by The Orchid Species Society
DATE 18th October 2025
OPEN TIMES 8 am to 3 pm
PLACE Pine Rivers Showground Hall, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton
FEATURES Large display of species orchids from around the world. Growers able to give cultural advice. Orchid plants, supplies and accessories available for sale. Refreshments available.
CONTACT Rob McAllister, Show Secretary showsecretaryt@orchidspecies.org.au
Event phone number: 0416219985
Spring Orchid & Foliage Show by Bribie Island Orchid Society Inc
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
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Caboolture and Districts Bromeliad Society, Inc.
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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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Queensland Begonia Society Presents the Only Begonia Sale in Queensland!
Orchid Species Society Show
DATE 18 October 2025 (Saturday):
OPEN TIMES
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
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Gardening on the Edge - Spring Fair
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
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Spring Show Redlands Orchid Society
DATE
PLACE Birkdale Sporting Complex Bailey Road Birkdale
National Gardening Week
DATE
PLACE There are good ideas for celebration on the Garden Clubs of Australia website.
Marburg Garden and Outdoor Expo
DATE
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
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Qld Rose Society
DATE 11th 12th October
OPEN TIMES 11:30 am to 4pm Saturday 9 am to 2:30 pm Sunday
PLACE Brisbane Botanic Gardens , Mt Coot-tha, Auditorium
COST Raffles and plants
FEATURES Spring i Rose Show Roses on display * Demonstrations * Light refreshments * Potted roses
CONTACT http://www.qld.rose.org.au/
Flyer National Rose show
Stanthorpe Gardenfest and Trade Fair
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
QCGC Fashion Parade
DATE August 27 Wednesday
OPEN TIMES
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African Violet & Gesneriad Annual Show and Plant Sale
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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/
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Australian Orchid Council Orchid Show
DATE
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
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Buderim Garden Club Festival
Date
Time
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
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North Moreton Orchid Show
Date 31st October to 2nd November, 2025
OPEN TIMES Saturday 8:30 am - 3 pm Sunday 8:30 am -2 pm
Venue Pine Rivers Showgrounds Gympie Rd, Lawnton
FEATURES Orchid Show, plant sales, expert advice, membership information, craft stalls, nursery supplies
Flyer Plant Sales
Schedule North Moreton Schedule
November
NOVEMBER
QCGC Christmas Luncheon & Biennial Awards Presentation
DATE November 26 Wednesday
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Brisbane Orchid Show
DATE
PLACE Belmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road Belmont.
Robina Art Gallery
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
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Aussie Broms Exploring Diversity and Beauty 2025
DATE 4th to 7th November 2025
OPEN TIMES Thursday 1 to 4pm Friday 11am to 2pm
PLACE Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane, Qld
COST see web site for details international speakers.
FEATURES Quality plants, New RelesesFree Information available from experienced growers.
CONTACT secretary@bromsqueensland.com.au Pam Butler 0423 173 859 www.bromsqueensland.com.au
Register at Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CXJKS
Flyers Bromelaid Conference 2025
ICS Tropical Foliage Fair
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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.
Flyer Tropical Foliage festival
Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables
DATE Year round
OPEN TIMES
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/web https://www.calyx.com.au/vegetables.html
To Be Confirmed
NEAR THE END OF THE YEAR
Floral Art Society of Caboolture Inc
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
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West Brisbane Orchid Society
DATE
OPEN TIMES
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
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Updated November 2024