CALENDAR OF SHOWS 2016updated 8February 2016
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
INTERNATIONAL CORDYLINE SOCIETY TROPICAL AFFAIR
DATESaturday 6 & Sunday 7 February 2016
OPEN TIMESSat 8am-3pm; Sun 9am – 2pm
PLACEAuditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
COST$3, kids free
FEATURESTropical foliage plants – new release, rare, old favourites – cordylines, broms, gingers, costas, heliconias, orchids, palms etc; members on hand for any questions
CONTACTSecretary Ph 33969936;
ASPLEY ORCHID SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW
DATESaturday 13 & Sunday 14 February 2016
OPEN TIMESSat 8.30am-3.30pm; Sun 9am – 3.30pm
PLACEAuditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
COST$4, kids under 16yrs free
FEATURESOrchid plants and refreshments on sale, potting demos, cultural advice, ample parking, wheelchair access
CONTACTJan Patterson Ph 32697537; 0402 252 264;
QLD BEGONIA SOCIETY
DATESaturday 27 February
OPEN TIMES9am – 4pm
PLACEAuditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST$3
FEATURES
CONTACTShevanti Seneviratne Ph 55022579 a/h; or Michael O’Dea 0468 373 123
MARCH
Colour on Parade Open Show
DATESaturday 12 & Sunday 13 March
OPEN TIMESSaturday 12-4pm, Sunday 9- 3pm
PLACEWavell Heights Community Centre, Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights
COST$3, kids free; free parking
FEATURESHorticultural show featuring around 200 dahlias, floral art, roses, pot plants, cut flowers and orchids (Includes Breakfast on Sunday at 7.15am Guest Speaker Dale Arviddson, Curator, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens cost $13 or $15 if admission into the show also)
CONTACTNoel Prior Ph 33593457
Ipswich Plant Expo
DATESaturday 12 & Sunday 13 March
OPEN TIMESSaturday 8-4pm, Sunday 8- 3pm
PLACEIpswich Turf Club, Bundamba
COST$7, kids under 15 free; free parking
FEATURESOver 100 stalls plant sellers and related products, organic and edible gardening, native and non-native plants, plant crèche and variety of food stalls, educational sessions for adults and kids, 3 stages featuring gardening experts – Costa, Paul Plant, Jerry Coleby-Williams
CONTACTRuth O’Dowd 0437 110 789; for exhibitors and group bookings
QCGC President’s Morning Tea
DATEWednesday 30 March
OPEN TIMES9.30 for 10am start
PLACEAuditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong
COST$10 for accompanying guests
FEATURESGuest Speaker from the Office of Fair Trading; please send your questions prior to the event to John Prout
CONTACTJohn Prout on Ph 32883131
Bromeliad Society of Qld Autumn Show
DATESaturday 19 & Sunday 20 March
OPEN TIMESSat 8-4; Sun 9-3
PLACEPCYC Club, Les Hughes Sports Complex, Baker St, Bray Park
COSTFree
FEATURESLarge variety of plants for sale and info from experienced growers
CONTACTBarbara Murray Secretary
APRIL
50thAutumn Orchid Show 2016 (Eastern District Orchid Society)
DATESaturday 9 Sunday 10 April
OPEN TIMESSat 8.30am – 4pm Sun 10am – 3pm
PLACEBayside Uniting Church Hall, 420 Wondall Rd, Manly West
COST$4, kids under 14 free
FEATURESOrchid plants in bloom for sale, potting demonstrations, floral art, free cultural advice
Autumn Garden Spectacular Ipswich Orchid Society
DATESaturday 9 &Sunday 10 April
OPEN TIMESSat 8.30am – 4pm Sun 8.30am -2pm
PLACESilkstone State School, Prospect St, Silkstone
COST$3, children under 12yrs free
FEATURESorchids, bromeliads, cultural advice, australian natives, hibiscus, potting demonstrations, craft sale table and much more; refreshments, bus trips and groups especially welcome, wheelchair friendly
CONTACTPat Barlow 32026854
Annual Show (Bimer Bonsai Club Inc)
DATESaturday 9 & Sunday 10 April 2015
OPEN TIMESSat 9am – 5pm Sun 9am – 4pm
PLACEAuditorium Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
COSTAdults $3 kids accompanied free
FEATURESDisplay of members bonsai trees, trade area selling green stock, wire, pots, tools, books etc
CONTACTBruce Harkness 32690564
Wondai Autumn Garden Expo
DATESaturday 16 & Sunday 17 April
OPEN TIMESSat 8– 4.30pm Sun 8-1pm
PLACEWondai Sportsground & Lions Pavillion, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST$5, kids under 15yrs free
FEATURESHorticultural 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)
CONTACTHelen Ph 41689297 or Ann 41690619; – stallholder enquiries
A Garden A-Fair Queensland Council of Garden Clubs
DATESaturday 16 & Sunday 17 April
OPEN TIMESSat 9.30 am – 4.30pm; Sun 9.30am – 3pm
PLACEAuditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Toowong, Brisbane
COST$3; $5 for entry and morning tea for groups of 10+
FEATURESGarden Club competition, display of floral art, cut flowers, foliage plants home grown produce, plant sales, refreshments, raffle
CONTACTNoel, Ph 3359 3457 or John Prout Ph 0419 634 699
MAY
Banora Garden Expo & Community Day 2016-02-08
DATESunday 1 May 2016
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3.30pm
PLACECentaur State School, Cnr Leisure & Eucalyptus Dr, Banora Point
COST$5, kids are free
FEATURESTalented key speakers – Phil Dudman, Claire Bickell, Noel Burdette; plants, herbs and air plants; crafts and ceramics, bees and honey expert, butterfly display, garden ornaments, landscapte designs and advice, food (split roast)and refreshments; parking around the school
CONTACTMaria 55248234 or or Fran 55242080
Plants Market by Native Plants QLD Society for Growing Austn Plants
DATESaturday 7 May 2016
OPEN TIMES 9am – 3pm
PLACEGrovely TAFE
COSTTBA
FEATURESNative plants for sale; expert advice; light refreshments on sale
CONTACT
2017 Samford Valley Garden & Lifestyle Expo
DATESaturday 6 & Sunday 7 May 2017
OPEN TIMES9am – 5pm daily
PLACESamford Showgrounds, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale (via Samford)
COSTTBA
FEATURESTBA
CONTACT
Brisbane Plant Collectors Fair
DATESaturday 21 May & Sunday 22 May
OPEN TIMESSat 8.30 – 4pm, Sun 8.30 – 3pm
PLACEAuditorium, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
COST$5, kids under 15 free
FEATURESDiscover rare, unusual and hard to find plants of all kinds direct from special plant breeders, propagators and importers; Guest speakers Jerry Coleby-Williams, Noel Burdette, Wes Vidler, Carol Kerkin, Russell Young, Genny Catlin
CONTACTTBA
Herb Awareness 2016
DATESunday 22 May
OPEN TIMES9am – 4pm
PLACEAlbion Peace Hall, 102 McDonald Rd, Windsor
COSTFree; no ATM on site
FEATURESMedicinal and culinary herbs and plants for sale, herb related stall – preserves, coffee, tea, spices to skincare, bush food, craft, general gardening; Cafe Sage for home baked, herb inspired food and beverages; free demonstrations, talks and workshops
or Elspeth 32796037
Combined Garden Club’s Picnic Day 2016
DATEWednesday 25 May
OPEN TIMES10am – 3pm
PLACEMaroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Forest Glen
COSTOnly open to financial members of Garden Clubs
FEATURESVolunteer guides conduct small groups on guided walks during the day, provide refreshments, guest speakers and bush poet for entertainment, monster raffle.
Please bus or car pool due to limited parking; BYO food, drinks, rug/ chair, hat, mug and cash!
CONTACTKevin Hamment or Penny Hegarty
JUNE
Gardening on the Edge by Maleny Garden Club Inc
DATESaturday 11 & Sunday 12 June 2016
OPEN TIMES9am to 4pm
PLACEMaleny Showgrounds, Maleny-Stanley River Road, Maleny
COSTTBA
FEATURESCountry gardens all different and unique; Garden Market (free entry), plant stalls (talk to experts), camellia flower display, homemade refreshments, Garden Club Produce stall, daily raffle prizes
CONTACT
Esk Garden & Lifestyle Fair 2016
DATESaturday 18 June
OPEN TIMES9 - 3pm
PLACEOld St Andrew’s Church Complex, Ipswich St, Esk
COSTFree
FEATURESPlant and garden related stalls, scarecrow competition, garden art, free expert advice, light refreshments, lucky gate prizes
or 0438 511 004
Qld Council of Garden Clubs Friendship Day
DATEWednesday 29 June
OPEN TIMES
PLACEAuditorium Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
COST
FEATURESGarden Club members are invited to attend. More details to come
CONTACTJohn Prout on 0419 634 699
JULY
AUGUST
2016 Fashion Parade by the Qld Council of Garden Clubs Inc
DATEWednesday 31 August
OPEN TIMES9.30am for a 10am start (morning tea included)
PLACEMt Coot-tha Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Toowong
COSTTBA
FEATURESTBA
CONTACTJohn Prout 0419 634 699
Spring Fantasy in the Garden by Floral Art Society of Caboolture Inc
DATEFriday 28 August 2015
OPEN TIMESfrom 9.30am
PLACE1205 Kilcoy-Beewah Rd, Woodford
COST$20 includes morning tea and lunch
FEATURESHerta Vasiloudis a Contemporary Designer; garden art, raffles, plant stall, lucky door
RSVP 18 August; limited tickets available from Secretary
CONTACTBeris Behrens 54229256;
Ipswich Home Gardener’s Expo 2015 by Glebe Garden Club, Ipswich
DATESaturday 29 August 2015
OPEN TIMES8.30am – 3pm
PLACEGlebe Rd & Green St, Booval
COST$3, children under 12yo free
FEATURESSpecial Guest Speakers Noel Burdette & Jerry Coleby-Williams + other specialist speakers, entertainment all day, food and refreshments available, huge variety of exhibitors
CONTACTDavid 32888467 or Peter 0400 774 890 or
Botanical Bazaar supported by Tropical Fruit World
DATESunday 30 August 2015
OPEN TIMES9.30am – 5.30pm
PLACECurrumbin RSL
COST$10 (pre-purchase tickets online to receive a free air plant or dragon fruit cutting)
FEATURESPresentations at the educational hub include organic gardening by Phil Dudman, Gardening Australia; native stingless bees by professional apiarists; raising backyard chooks by Claire Bickle, Horticulturalist; vertical garden tips by Akeko Vertical Gardens; Cheese Making and tasting by Green Living Australia; Tropical fruit tasting by Tropical Fruit World; plant sales, botanical art, beauty and décor; outdoor living, garden supplies etc
CONTACT
SEPTEMBER
Bonsai Exhibition 2015 by Bonsai Society of Qld Inc
DATESaturday 5 September and Sunday 6th September 2015
OPEN TIMES9am to 4pm
PLACEMt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium
COST$5
FEATURESExhibition of some of the finest local examples of bonsai and suiseki (viewing stones); bonsai, tools, pots and plant stock for sale; bonsai styling demonstrations at 11am and 2pm daily
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Lockyer Valley Orchid Society Inc Spring Show
DATEThursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 September 2016
OPEN TIMES9 - 4.30pm, Sat 9-3pm
PLACELaidley Cultural Centre, Laidley-Plainland Rd, Laidley
COST$5
FEATURESEntry includes entry to Laidley Cultural Centre where Laidley Garden Club, nurseries, trade displays also on show
CONTACTSecretary 0439 995 430
Twin Towns & District Annual Flower and Garden Expo
DATESaturday 12 September 2015
OPEN TIMES8.30am to 2.30pm
PLACETweed Heads Civic Centre
COST$3, children free
FEATURESBenching of plants (exhibits accepted from Friday 11 September) all welcome; workshops, plant sales, raffles and photo competition
CONTACTLorraine Saunders
2015 Clivia Show (Toowoomba Clivia Society Inc)
DATEFriday 18th to Wednesday 23rd September 2015
OPEN TIMES9am – 5pm daily
PLACETAFE Horticultural Pavilion, Lindsay St, Toowoomba (behind Cobb & Co Museum)
COSTGold Coin (Careflight is the charity this year)
FEATURESOne of the major floral attractions of Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers with clivias in flower in a variety of colours and types as well as demonstrations by members
CONTACT54656565, 0413 136 861 or 46364371, 0408 808 437;
Springtime on the Mountain 2016
DATEFriday 23, Saturday 24, Sunday 25 September
OPEN TIMES9am – 4pm daily
PLACETamborine Mountain – 7 private gardens and Botanical Gardens
COST$20 for adults; $15 Concession/ Pensioners and groups of 10 or more who book and pay in advance 2 weeks prior; kids free
FEATURES7 Private gardens and Botanic Gardens; at the Vonda Youngman Community Centre there will be Garden Club Café, plant stalls, café, gardening talks and musical entertainment
CONTACTMargaret Pile 0458 102 344 or
Geranium & Pelargonium Annual Spectacular
DATESaturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2015
OPEN TIMESSaturday 9am to 3pm; Sunday 9am to 2pm
PLACEAuditorium Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
COST$3; children under 14 free when accompanied by an adult
FEATURESPelargonium and geranium plants and rooted cuttings available for sale; helpful and experienced members of the Geranium & Pelargonium Society available for growing tips and answer questions; morning and afternoon tea available (catering by Qld Country Women’s Assoc, South Coast Division)
CONTACTJean Hookway 32810497
Wondai 2016 Spring Garden Expo
DATESaturday 24 & Sunday 25 September
OPEN TIMESSaturday 8am to 4.30pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACEWondai Sportsground, Bunya Highway, Wondai
COST$5, kids under 15yrs free
FEATURESQuality plants, allied nursery products, home decorator items
CONTACTHelen Young, President 41689297; Ann Weiland 41690619;
OCTOBER
Brisbane International Garden Show, Strathpine 2016
DATEThursday 6 till Sunday 9 October 2016
OPEN TIMES9am to 5pm daily (closes at 4pm on Sunday)
PLACEPine Rivers Park, Gympie Rd, Strathpine
COST$20 ($18 for group bookings), parking $5 all day
FEATURESAll gardening products and plants including landscaping displays, plant and garden item sales; guest speakers at several sites around the area; food, entertainment etc
CONTACTsee website for details
Stanthorpe Gardenfest and Trade Fair 2015
DATEFriday 2nd Saturday 3rd October 2015
OPEN TIMES9am to 4pm daily
PLACEStanthorpe Civic Centre
COSTFree
FEATURESCold climate plants – herbs, camillias, azaleas, roses, conifers, bulbs, waterwise gardens
Plant display and sales; landscaping supplies, craft sales; light refreshments
CONTACTSecretary 46811363 (a/h)
Bromeliad & Foliage Frenzy by Caboolture & Districts Brom Soc Inc
DATESaturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2015
OPEN TIMESSaturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 8am to 1pm
PLACEMinimbah State School Hall, cnr Walkers Rd & Minimbah Drive, Morayfield
COSTFree entry
FEATURESMany varieties of Broms, sub tropical foliage, cordylines, anthuriums, orchids, succulents, ferns; cultivation advice from experienced growers, arts and crafters; monster raffle, wheelchair friendly access, eftpos available, unlimited parking, buses welcome
CONTACT54952497 or 0434 128 417
Spring Orchid & Foliage Show by Bribie Island Orchid Society Inc
DATESaturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2015
OPEN TIMESSaturday 8.30am – 4pm; Sunday 8.30am – 2pm
PLACEThe Orchid House, Indoor Bowls Hall and adjoining parkland, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island
COST$4 includes morning or afternoon tea (groups of 10+ $3.50pp)
FEATURESCrismal Tropicals, Garden of Dreams, Orchidaceous Supplies, Talbot Lodge Broms, Woolf OrchidCulture, Darryl Banks Orchids, Lotusbird Gardens daylilies, Robert Trost Orchids, Windemere Orchids, Twins Jewellery, plant sales, market stalls etc, Bribie Island Scouts Food stall, wheelchair friendly access, unlimited car parking
CONTACTSecretary Lynn Hauck 34101919 or or
Spring Garden Spectacular 2016 (Ipswich Orchid Soc Inc)
DATESaturday 1& Sunday 2 October 2016
OPEN TIMES Sat 8.30am – 4pm Sun 8.30am – 2pm
PLACESilkstone State School, Prospect St, Silkstone
COSTAdults $3
FEATURESOrchids on display and for sale; bromeliad display and sales; cultural advice, Australian natives, potting demonstrations, hibiscus, craft sale table and much more; refreshments available; Bus trips welcome; wheelchair friendly
CONTACTPat Barlow 32026854
The Language of Flowers by Floral Art Society of QLD Inc
DATE:Saturday 10th and Sunday 11 October 2015
OPEN TIMES9.30 am to 3.30pm both days
PLACEMt Coot-tha Auditorium
COST$4, school children free
FEATURESDemonstrations throughout the day, children can create their own arrangement free, refreshments available
CONTACTEunice Way 38485233 or
11th Annual Fittsworth Craft & Fine Food Spectacular 2015
DATEFriday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2015
OPEN TIMESFriday 6.30am to 8.30am breakfast, then 9am to 5pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm
PLACEPittsworth Town Hall
COSTFree
FEATURESChampagne Gourmet Breakfast, Live Boradcast ABC presenter Daivd Iliffe, Devonshire teas & gourmet lunches, showcasing the work of 50+ exhibitors, all handmade Austn products, gifts, clothing, food, artwork, wood turning, pottery, natural skin products, plants; quilters exhibition and sales, prize winning spring gardens, decorated business windows, open decorated churches, open non-competitive garden; Twilight concert (Anglican Church of St Andrew at 6pm)
CONTACT0437 672 472 or or
Spring Rose Show by Darling Downs Rose Society Inc
DATESaturday 10th and Sunday 11th October 2015
OPEN TIMESSaturday 10.30am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm
PLACEHoly Name Hall, Bridge St, Toowoomba
COST$3, concession $3, children free
FEATURESRoses on show and for sale
CONTACTMaureen Hultgren 46343086
Buderim Garden Festival 2015
DATE:Saturday 17 October Sunday 18 October 2015
OPEN TIMES9am to 4pm
PLACEBuderim War Memorial (BWMCA) Hall, Cnr King & Main Sts, Buderim
COSTsee website
FEATURESTheme is Buderim Blooms; official opening at 2pm Saturday; includes 32 parts – The Spring Flower Show, 6 Open Gardens and Quality Plant Market
CONTACT0448 714 561 or or
African Violet & Gesneriad 2015 Annual Show and Plant Sale
DATESaturday 17th Sunday 18th October 2015
OPEN TIMESSat 11am – 4pm Sun 10am – 3pm
PLACEAuditorium Brisbane Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COSTAdults $4, children free
FEATURESLargest 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
CONTACTSecretary 33004130 (9am – 5pm only) or
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2015 Australian Rose Championships (Gold Coast Rose Society)
DATESaturday 3rd Sunday 4th October 2015
OPEN TIMESSat 11.30am – 5pm Sun 9.30am – 3pm
PLACERobina Community Centre Auditorium, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina
COSTAdults $4 children free
FEATURES2015 National Rose Show – hundreds of champion roses on display; cut roses and fertilizers for sale; floral art demonstrations by Heather Prior (Saturday 3pm, Sunday 11am and 1pm); Cake decorating demonstrations, Birchgrove Nursery Potted Rose sales; Big Garden Package raffle worth over $500
CONTACTAngela Sully 55076715 (9am-4pm);
NOVEMBER
Qld Council of Garden Clubs Ambassador/ Awards Luncheon
DATEWednesday 30 November 2016
OPEN TIMESTBA
PLACEAuditorium, Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
COSTTBA
FEATURESTBA
CONTACTJohn Prout 0419 634 699
Tropical Foliage Festival by the International Cordyline Soc Inc
DATESaturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2015
OPEN TIMESSaturday 8am to 2pm, Sunday 9am to 2pm
PLACECleveland Assembly Hall, Smith St, Cleveland
COST$3, children free
FEATURESTropical plants on display and for sale
CONTACTMrs Judith Callaghan 38224485
DECEMBER