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OSCOV's Melbourne Orchid Spectacular
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The largest annual orchid show in Australia, this year's show will be bigger and better than ever due to the change in venue. Thousands of orchid flowers and spectacular displays of hybrid and species orchids from around the world. Culture and potting demonstrations will be run on an hourly basis by local and interstate experts. Refreshments available. Fri. 9am-9pm. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm. Full details at Melbourne Orchid
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21st to 23rd August 2009 |
Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
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Entry $5 (Pensioners $4, Friday only) |
Enquiries: (03) 9786 1938 |
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Plant Fair at the Frasers
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souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.)  Gardener's
heaven - a lovely garden and the opportunity to buy from a wide selection of
rare and unusual plants. Over one special weekend, Australia's Open Garden
Scheme is once again bringing together around 40 exhibitors from Victoria and
interstate offering choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian
natives, bulbs and succulents, as well as sculpture and specialist tools. This
is an ideal opportunity for gardeners to meet and talk with expert growers of
the most interesting and unusual plants, and to find something out of the
ordinary.
The 5th annual Plant Fair will be held at Tamie and
Malcolm Fraser's garden
Thurulgoona on the Mornington Peninsula. Embracing its hillside setting and
framing expansive views, the beautiful garden features beds of flourishing
shrubs, roses and perennials in pleasing combinations wrapping the house and
creating intimate corners. There is also a parkland of thriving young native and
exotic trees including several uncommon species. Leave your purchases in the
plant crèche and take a leisurely stroll around the garden. There will be a free
plant creche for your purchases and refreshments will be available throughout
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10am-4.30pm, Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 Match 2009 |
Thurulgoona, enter from Merricks Rd, Merricks
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Daffodil and Floral Show Leongatha
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Annual extravaganza of daffodils and spring flowers, plant stall and light lunch available. Sept 3rd 2-6p.m, Sept 4th 9-6pm, Sept 5th 9-4pm Also Open Gardens Sept 4th and 5th 10-4p.m. |
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Leongatha Memorial Hall
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Admission $4 |
Enquiries: (03) 5664 9238 |
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Grampians Wildflower Show
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A 4-day exhibition of unique local wildflowers displayed to highlight the diverse plant communities of the Grampians.
Plants from heathland, woodland and wetland areas grouped according to their habitat to provide information about plant identification, botanical names and where to see the plants in the park.
Other features of the show are exhibits highlighting conservation issues, children’s activities and daily bus tours to see wildflowers, particularly orchids, in the bush around Halls Gap. |
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1st to 4th October 2009 |
Halls Gap
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Twilight Jazz Picnic at Cruden Farm
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An annual fundraising event for the
McClelland Gallery held
at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's 'Cruden'
Farm'. Cruden Farm is on the corner of Cranbourne-Frankston & Cranhaven Roads,
Langwarrin (Mel. Ref. 103 G6). Entry is only from Cranhaven Road, where there is
ample parking in the grounds. Featuring : The Frankston High School Senior Stage
Band, directed by Leon de Bruin, The Jazz Doctors and The Hottentots with
special guest Bob Sedergreen. Entry is from Cranhaven Road, where there is ample
parking in the grounds. Elgee Park wines and soft drinks are available for
purchase. Bring your picnic basket, rug, table and chairs and sit back and enjoy
the ambience and surrounds of the beautiful garden. Tickets available from
McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin.
McClelland Gallery is a not -for-profit organisation and benefits greatly from
the support and generosity it receives from its members, donors and partners.
Entry $12 (pre-purchased), $15 (door). Children under 12yrs free.
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4pm to 8pm, Saturday, 6 February 2010 |
Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin
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$12 (pre-purchase) / $15 (door) (Ch. U.12 free) |
Bookings: (03) 9789 1671 |
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Open Garden at Cruden Farm
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 Dame
Elisabeth Murdoch designed and planted the renowned herbaceous borders,
picking garden, shrub walks and tree-shaded lawns at the heart of her sublime
garden skilfully blended with the surrounding countryside. Thousands of
daffodils surround the lake in spring, and one of Australia's most famous
avenues all contribute to this place of rare beauty. Cruden Farm is possibly the
most famous garden in Australia and the lifetime achievement of national
treasure Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. No bookings required for this event.
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10am to 4.30pm, Sunday 30th August 2009 |
Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin
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$10 adults, no charge children under 18 |
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Open Garden at Cruden Farm
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Dame
Elisabeth Murdoch designed and planted the renowned herbaceous borders,
picking garden, shrub walks and tree-shaded lawns at the heart of her sublime
garden skilfully blended with the surrounding countryside. One of Australia's most famous
avenues all contribute to this place of rare beauty. Cruden Farm is possibly the
most famous garden in Australia and the lifetime achievement of national
treasure Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. No bookings required for this event.
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10am to 4.30pm, Sunday 6th December 2009 |
Cruden Farm. (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin
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$10 adults, no charge children under 18 |
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Gardening Australia Expo
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Show gardens and floral displays. |
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October 2008 ? |
Caulfield Racecourse |
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Ringwood Orchid Spring Festival
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A large display with demonstrations and sales. |
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September 2008 ? |
Maroondah Secondary College, Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood |
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Maribyrnong Orchid Spring Festival
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Displays, advice, refreshments and plant sales. |
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September 2008 ? |
Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street |
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The Melbourne International Orchid Spectacular
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Australia's largest annual orchid show with displays, advice, demonstrations & sales. |
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Gardenworld, 810 Springvale Road, Keysborough |
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
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The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is entering its 14th year and is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. |
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Bonsai Exhibition
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Australia's premier bonsai exhibition hosted by The Bonsai Society of Victoria. Exhibitions. a free bonsai clinic and a pruning service as well as sales of trees, pots, tools, wire and books. |
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David Jones' Spring Flower Show
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The annual in-store flower show to celebrate the arrival of Spring. |
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September 2008 ? |
David Jones, Bourke Street Mall |
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Maribyrnong Orchid Winter Festival
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Featuring winter flowering orchids including the unusual slipper orchid. Advice, demonstrations, plant and refreshment sales. |
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July 2009 ? |
Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street |
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Maribyrnong Autumn Orchid Festival
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Demonstration, free advice and cattleyas everywhere. Refreshments are available. |
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May 2009 ? |
Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street |
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Country Victoria
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Ferny Creek Spring Flower Show
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Rhododendrons, azaleas, daffodils and other spring blooms. Enjoy a Devonshire tea in the spacious gardens. |
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September 2008 ? |
Ferney Creek Horticultural Society Hall, Hilton Road, Ferny Creek |
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March Perennial Festival - St Erth
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Featuring plants that flower late in summer. |
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March 2009 ? |
Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road,
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Reverie Open Garden
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January 2009 ? |
101 Friths mill Road, Trentham |
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Open Garden Weekend
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The Rose Garden Weekend , is made possible by the Nieuwesteeg family who open their Rose Nursery display garden in Coldstream to the public for this weekend only. The stunning Rose Garden was planted in 1985 and includes hundreds of old fashioned and species roses, including the beautiful Alister Clark collection featuring Black Boy, Lorraine Lee and Lady Mann, which comprise the largest such collection in Victoria. Rose plants and seedlings are available for purchase, along with Devonshire Teas, local Yarra Valley produce, BBQ, and Raffle tickets. Proceeds to the Road Trauma Support Team, a voluntary group of people who care for victims of road crashes. |
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Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery, 4 Tarrawarra Road, Coldstream |
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Stawell Orchid Society inc Spring Show
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This orchid show is considered by many to be the largest mixed genera show held in country Victoria,The show features 22large themed displays 5 smaller displays club table. mini displays, floral art and a school childrens' colouring competition |
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Enterttainment Centre (Town Hall) Main St, Stawell |
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Ballarat Orchid Society Inc Orchid Show
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Displays of many variety of orchids. |
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Ballarat Horticultural Centre, Wendouree |
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Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
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An annual festival with thousands of daffodils, open gardens, ferret racing, country race days antique and book fairs shopping sidewalk sale with buskers competition, exhibitions and flower show. |
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Ironbarks Festival
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Celebrating Stawell's natural heritage with walks, seminars and native garden shows.. |
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Deep Flora and Fauna Reserve and other reserves, Stawell |
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Orchid Fair Seminar & Summer Show
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This will be the first Orchid Fair held in the Stawell Region and sellers will include Atlantis Orchids,Easy Orchids (NSW), Hills District Orchids .Johnstons orchid Nurseries. Orchid Species Plus. Orchids on Newbold. & Tinonee Orchids. Seminars will be held each day commencing at 10am. Food and refreshments will be available and a Saturday night dinner will be held in theTabaret Function Centre |
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Trackside Tabaret Patrick Street
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Werribee Orchid Spring festival
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Orchids from around the world with advice and potting demonstrations. |
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Werribee Racecourse, Werribee |
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Daffodil Festival at the Garden of St Erth
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An annual festival with stalls, plant sales and a café. |
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Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road, Blackwood |
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Marysville Flower Festival
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Held in the gracious Clubrooms of the Marysville Country Club, the Marysville Flower Festival is vibrant with colour and beauty as it showcases the wide variety of flowers, shrubs and foliage that flourish in this lovely valley of the Mystic Mountains. |
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Marysville & District Country Club Inc, 956 Marysville Buxton Road,
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Spring Festival
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Experience spring in these delightful gardens. |
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National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgian Road, Olinda |
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Werribee Orchid Spring Festival
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Orchids from around the world with exhibitions and demonstrations. |
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Werribee Racecourse, Werribee |
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Angair Wildflower Festival
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Indigenous flora and fauna with children's activities, stalls and guided walks. |
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Anglesea Community Hall, Anglesea |
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Festival of Flowers & Music
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Ballarat churches , florists and local organisations display themed floral arrangements. Also featuring classical music and hymns. |
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St Peter's Anglican Church, Sturt Street, Ballarat |
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Horsham Spring Garden Festival
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A festival celebrating gardens and gardening. |
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Horsham Botanic Gardens, Horsham |
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Benalla Botanica
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Benalla Botanica features
outstanding international and national designers and horticulturalists. |
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October 2008 ? |
Benalla Performing Arts & Convention Centre Samaria Rd, Benalla |
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Baw Baw Country Festival of Gardens
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Various gardening and flower events events culminating in the Drouin Lions Club Baw Baw Garden Expo. |
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Lavender Harvest Festival
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A harvest festival at this impressive property. |
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Lavendula, Hepburn-Newstead Rd (near Daylesford) |
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Lavender Harvest Festival
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A celebration of the harvest. |
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Leongatha Rose Spectacular
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Rose show featuring old fashioned roses, plant and cake stalls, talks and demonstrations, refreshments available from Red Cross, large open garden. |
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Leongatha Memorial Hall, McCartin St, Leongatha |
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Skipton Rose Festival
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A rose display with stalls and open gardens. |
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Ballarat Begonia Festival
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A major lifestyle and gardening festival. |
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Ballarat & District Flower Festival
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Presented by the Australian Plants society and featring demonstrations and sales. |
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Harvest at Heronswood
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Showcasing the heirloom and organic vegetables of Heronswood. |
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Heronswood, 105 Latrobe Pde,
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Churchill Island Garden Lovers' Festival
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Victoria’s first garden, historic Churchill Island, will host the annual Garden Lovers’ Festival. The festival features over 50 stalls and displays, garden art, and demonstrations along with workshops designed to entice, enthral and educate all garden lovers. |
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Churchill Island Heritage Farm, off the coast of Phillip Island |
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Peonies of Romswood Open Weekend
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Open weekend at Peonies. |
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Beaufort Daffodil Show
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Historic Daffodil Show associated with the Elizabeth Watkin Kindergarten. Member of the Victorian Daffodil Society. Art demonstrations, Floral Displays, Local entries, Market, historic walk, big street sale. |
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Beaufort Shire Hall, Lawrence St,
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Ferny Creek Floral Festival
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Featuring late spring blooms and extensive gardens. On the Sunday as well as a beautiful display of spring flowers we have a jazz band performing "Jazz Antics" with Suzann Frisk from 12 noon till 3pm. |
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Ferny Creek Agricultural Hall, Hilton Road,
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Australian Cymbidium Festival
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This national exhibition also features exhibitors from New Zealand with vintage, hybrid and exhibition orchids. |
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Ararat Town Hall |
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Leongatha Daffodil Festival
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Daffodil & Floral Show incorporating Australian Daffodil Championships, also floral art, cut flowers, camellias, plant stall & refreshments. Open gardens - Sat & Sun. Craft displays & demonstrations & other activities. |
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Leongatha Memorial Hall, Leongatha |
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Tesselar Tulip Festival
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Welcome to the "53rd Tesselaar Tulip Festival" .Popular events scheduled
throughout the Tesselaar Tulip Festival include: Turkish weekend Food, Wine and
Music Weekend Dutch Weekend Irish Weekend Children's days (during school
holidays) Ladies day Senior's days So why not get a group of family and friends
together and come spend the day tip toeing through the fields of tulips at the
Tesselaar Tulip Festival. |
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Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd,
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These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne". |
Our listing of
Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in
Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is
complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have
chosen not to
contact us with their current details.
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
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