There’s plenty of garden-related events happening across Victoria in 2025 including festivals and shows, plant giveaways, open gardens, workshops, classes and more.
The Lardner Park Garden & Home Expo near Warragul is not going ahead this year (2025).
Do you have an upcoming event? Contact us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 7-8, 2025 – Morwell International Rose Garden Festival
- The event showcases the spectacular rose garden in Morwell. It is a great family-friendly event with live music, stalls, food, performers, kids’ activities and more.
- Morwell (Read more)
November 8-9, 2025 – Yarra Valley Spring Plant Fair & Garden Expo
- The two-day plant fair will focus on a wide variety of plants including spring flowers and foliage. It’s dog- and kid-friendly, too.
- Wandin (Read more)
January 24-25, 2026 – Creative Harvest
- Doors open to edible gardens across West Gippsland.
- West Gippsland (Read more)
March 25-29, 2026 – Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
- Set against the stunning backdrop of the heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, the five-day spectacle is a must-see.
- Royal Exhibition Building and the Carlton Gardens, Melbourne (Read more)
ALL-YEAR ROUND
Open Gardens Victoria
- The volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation assists garden owners to open their private gardens to the public and also organises gardening and horticultural-themed events. They host a range of open gardens throughout the year.
Royal Botanic Gardens
- There are many regular events at the Melbourne and Cranbourne gardens.
The Diggers Club
- The not-for-profit charity runs a series of workshops and masterclasses throughout the year in Dromana, Blackwood, and Olinda.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
October 25-26, 2025 – Gardivalia
- Gardivalia Festival is blooming again in October and you are invited to wander through some of Baw Baw’s most stunning private gardens. Listen to the birds and see the beautiful countryside of West Gippsland in person.
- West Gippsland (Read more)
October 25-26, 2025 – Bacchus Marsh Flower & Garden Show
- There is a range of show attractions, including for the younger ones, as well as plant sales, arts promotion and local organisations.
- Bacchus Marsh (Read more)
April 12-13, 2025
Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair & Garden Expo
- Autumn will be well and truly here when the two-day plant fair comes round, so why not gain some inspiration and hear from some great speakers.
- Wandin (Read more)
March 29 – April 27, 2025
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
- Prepare for an explosion of colour in the Dandenong Ranges. It truly is imagination in full bloom. A good weekend getaway with some great accommodation options nearby.
- Silvan (Read more)
March 26-30, 2025
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
- Soak up everything garden, plant and flower related with the return of this annual show.
- Royal Exhibition Building and the Carlton Gardens, Melbourne (Read more)
February 8-9, 2025
Bass Coast Edible Gardens
- This annual event showcases 16 edible (fruit, veg, etc) gardens from around the shire.
- Bass Coast Shire various locations (Read more)
January 25-26, 2025
Creative Harvest
- Explore 12 unique gardens across West Gippsland as part of the annual event, including Jindivick, Neerim South, Drouin, Warragul and Yarragon. There are also free events and ticketed workshops.
- West Gippsland (Read more)
November 8-9, 2024
Morwell International Rose Garden Festival
- The event showcases the spectacular rose garden in Morwell. It is a great family-friendly event with live music, stalls, food, performers, kids’ activities and more.
- Morwell (Read more)
November 9-10, 2024
Yarra Valley Plant Fair
- Spring will be well and truly here when the two-day plant fair comes round, so why not gain some inspiration and hear from some great speakers.
- Wandin East (Read more)
November 9-10, 2024
State Rose & Garden Show
- A FREE event over one weekend only. Spring is the ideal time to check out the Victoria State Rose Garden.
- Werribee Park (Read more)
November 23-24, 2024
Yarra Valley Bonsai Show
- Explore the world of bonsai with this annual show. There’s expected to be up to 100 trees on display.
- Chirnside Park Community Hub (Read more)
October 12-13, 2024
Bickleigh Vale Village – Open Gardens
- Explore eight gardens at this enchanting village – a relaxing day out among nature.
- Mooroolbark (Read more)
April 2024
Golden Garden Season
- April is the best time to thousands of perennial autumn flowers such as begonias, bougainvillea, sunflowers, hibiscus, impatiens, salvias and petunias provide a kaleidoscope of colour – plus see the Giant Amazon Waterlilies.
- Yarra Junction (Read more)
April 20-21, 2024
Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair & Garden Expo
- Featuring a bumper list of speakers – including special guests and gardening celebrities – this is your chance to embrace autumn flowers and foliage.
- There will be more than 30 stalls selling rare and special plants plus gardening equipment, kids activities, food, coffee and more.
- 125 Quayle Road, Wandin (Read more)
April 13, 2024
The Gippsland Rare & Unusual Plant Fair
- The fair is on from 9am to 4pm and tickets are $25. Stall holders include Treasured Perennials, G and M Rare Bulbs, Wild Rose Nursery, Barambar Rare Plants, Hancocks Bulbs, Hilltop Hives, F.D.Ryan Tools, Seedscape Seeds, and more. There will also be food and coffee, garden tools, sculptures and demonstrations by Topbuxus and others.
- The fair also marks the start of the Autumn season for Musker’s, which has a selection of rare plants.
- The Garden at Broughton Hall, 125 Palmer Road, Jindivick (Read more)
March 23 – April 21, 2024
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
- Visit KaBloom in the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges to enjoy an incredible day out among millions of colourful blooms across five acres. And be treated to a show like no other as flower fairies, sprites and pixies emerge from the magical woods to delight and entertain as part of the Bespoke Flower Circus. On the Easter long weekend (March 29 – April 1), there will be an Easter Hunt where, instead of hunting eggs, you will be hunting rabbits!
- Silvan (Read more)
March 20-24, 2024
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
- The Southern Hemisphere’s largest horticultural event, according to organisers. In 2023, more than 100,000 people passed through the gates.
- Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Melbourne (Read more)
Until March 31, 2024
Blue Lotus Water Garden
- For lovers of lotus, waterlilies and water gardens. Their tropical-themed gardens contain more than 40 different ponds, lakes and water features.
- Yarra Junction (Read more)
March 16-17, 2024
Autumn Flower and Produce Show
- Entries are as varied as the autumn weather – from stunning dahlias through to produce and a creative children’s section.
- 583 Mount Macedon Road, Mount Macedon (Read more)
February 10-11, 2024
Bass Coast Edible Gardens event
- Up to 17 open gardens across Bass Coast Shire. Volunteer and receive a free ticket.
- Wonthaggi, Glen Alvie, Inverloch, Glen Forbes, Coronet Bay, Kilcunda and Cape Paterson – as well as Cowes, Wimbledon Heights Ventnor and Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island (Read more)
February 4, 2024
Buttenshaw Farm – Open Garden
- Wander around this organic and permaculture based micro-seed farm and productive garden.
- Montrose (Read more)
February 4, 2024
The Aussie Veggie Patch – Open Garden
- See what you can accomplish on a suburban block.
- Mooroolbark (Read more)
January 13-14, 2024
Sunnymeade and Jamboree – Open Gardens
- Open gardens across several properties.
- Anglesea (Read more)
January 13, 2024
Sunnymeade Twilight Garden event
- Explore Peter and Simone Shaw’s Sunnymeade garden into the evening.
- Anglesea (Read more)
December 14, 2023
Formal Garden Park Walk
- Join a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk at Werribee Park starting at the Formal Gardens and ending at the beautiful State Rose Garden.
- Werribee South (Read more)
November 11-12, 2023
State Rose & Garden Show
- Soak in the gardens and live entertainment over two days.
- Werribee (Read more)
November 11-12, 2023
Yarra Valley Spring Plant Fair & Garden Expo
- Something for gardeners of all skill levels, this two-day event will have a huge range of plants on show. Plus, Sophie Thomson from Sophie’s Patch and Gardening Australia will be there.
- Wandin (Read more)
November 11-12, 2023
Clontarf – Open Garden
- The garden complements the original 1862 house.
- Castlemaine (Read more)
November 4-5, 2023
Yamba – Open Garden
- The owner is a keen collector of bulbs, perennials and grasses.
- Caramut (Read more)
October 28-29, 2023
Mimosa – Open Garden
- Featuring a mix of exotics. Some trees are more than a century old.
- Sassafras (Read more)
October 28-29, 2023
Alexandra and District Open Gardens Weekend
- Gardens range from small manicured town spaces to expansive country properties, set in the magnificent background of the Blue Range, rolling green hills and river valleys.
- Alexandra and district (Read more)
October 28-29, 2023
Open Gardens Victoria – Wanawong
- Wanawong is a spectacular hillside garden setting that is flanked by fields and bushland dropping steeply away to the east.
- Barongarook West (Read more)
October 27-30, 2023
Heritage Roses in Australia Conference
- Exploring gardens across Victoria.
- Glen Waverley (Read more)
October 14, 2023
Thrifty Gardening in Cardinia
- With guest speaker Millie Ross from Gardening Australia.
- Pakenham (Read more)
September 16 – October 15, 2023
Tesselaar Tulip Festival
- See what 900,000 tulips looks like!
- Silvan (Read more)
October 14-15, 2023
Lardner Park Garden & Home Expo
- Think plants, outdoor furniture, tools, feature pieces and more – all over two days.
- Lardner – near Warragul (Read more)
October 14-15, 2023
Treetops Garden – Open Garden
- Young garden with specialised plantings open for one weekend in spring.
- Hurstbridge (Read more)
October 21-22, 2023
Rokeby – Open Garden
- A private country paradise open over two days in October.
- Tallarook (Read more)
September 30 – October 1, 2023
Pomonal Native Flower Show
- A bumper show of cut native flowers.
- Pomonal (Read more)
September 23 – September 24, 2023
Yea Garden Expo
- Think everything gardening-related, all in one place!
- Yea (Read more)
September 16 – October 1, 2023
Cherry Hill Blossom Festival
- These cherry trees are in bloom for two weeks each year, so make sure to pop this one in your diary.
- Wandin East (Read more)
September 15 – October 15, 2023
Bendigo Annual Tulips Display
- An annual display of 50,000 tulips in a range of colours and sizes.
- Bendigo (Read more)
September 7-9, 2023
Leongatha Daffodil & Floral Show
- The main street of Leongatha turns into a sea of yellow for this annual event.
- Leongatha (Read more)
August 31 – September 10, 2023
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
- A community festival with gardens on show, as well as art and photography, plays, parade and fair, and of course daffodils.
- Kyneton (Read more)
August 18-19, 2023
Australian Wildflower Conference and Trade Show
- A great chance to network with others in the industry and hear about the latest developments. Guest speakers include Angus Stewart.
- Echuca-Moama (Read more)
June 24, 2023
Native plant giveaway
- Free box of plants for Hobsons Bay residents.
- Seabrook (Read more)
Top photo by KaBloom.
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