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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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Gardening Australia Expo Show gardens and floral displays. October 2008 ? Caulfield Racecourse - $16 / $13 / $6 Enquiries: (02) 9452 7540

Ringwood Orchid Spring Festival A large display with demonstrations and sales. September 2007? Maroondah Secondary College, Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood - Enquiries: (03) 9874 7830

Maribyrnong Orchid Spring Festival Displays, advice, refreshments and plant sales. September 2007 ? Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street - (Mel ref 28 A8) Enquiries: (03) 9312 4689

The Melbourne International Orchid Spectacular Australia's largest annual orchid show with displays, advice, demonstrations & sales. August 2007 ? Gardenworld, 810 Springvale Road, Keysborough - Enquiries: (03) 9798 5845

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is entering its 13th year and is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.9am to to 5pm daily with late closing (6pm) on Feiday, Saturday & Sunday. April 2009 ? Royal Exhibition Building - Enquiries: (03) 9864 1111

Bonsai Exhibition 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. October 2005 ? -

David Jones' Spring Flower Show The annual in-store flower show to celebrate the arrival of Spring. September 2006 ? David Jones, Bourke Street Mall - Free entry Enquiries: 9643 2222

Maribyrnong Orchid Winter Festival Featuring winter flowering orchids including the unusual slipper orchid. Advice, demonstrations, plant and refreshment sales. July 2007 ? Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street - (Mel ref 28 A8) Enquiries: (03) 9312 4689

Maribyrnong Autumn Orchid Festival Demonstration, free advice and cattleyas everywhere. Refreshments are available. May 2007 ? Maribyrnong Community Centre, Randall Street - (Mel ref 28 A8) Enquiries: (03) 9312 4689

Country Victoria

Daffodil Festival at the Garden of St Erth An annual festival with stalls, plant sales and a café. September 2007 ? Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road, Blackwood - (Mel ref 609 E11) Enquiries: (03) 5368 6514

Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Over 10,000 daffodils as well as a flower show, old time ball, open gardens and street parade. September 2008 ? Kyneton - Enquiries: (03) 5422 2282

Open Garden Weekend 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. November 2005 ? Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery, 4 Tarrawarra Road, Coldstream - (Mel ref 276 B6) $5/$3.50/$2 Enquiries: 0417 059 689

Stawell Orchid Society inc Spring Show 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 September 2007 ? Enterttainment Centre (Town Hall) Main St, Stawell - $3.00 admission Enquiries:( 03) 53582146

Ballarat Orchid Society Inc Orchid Show Displays of many variety of orchids. October 2005 ? Ballarat Horticultural Centre, Wendouree - Enquiries: 0418 518 880

Festival of Flowers & Music Ballarat churches , florists and local organisations display themed floral arrangements. Also featuring classical music and hymns. October 2007 ? St Peter's Anglican Church, Sturt Street, Ballarat - Enquiries: (03) 5334 1699

Ironbarks Festival Celebrating Stawell's natural heritage with walks, seminars and native garden shows.. October 2008 ? Deep Flora and Fauna Reserve and other reserves, Stawell - Enquiries: (03) 5356 2529

March Perennial Festival - St Erth Featuring plants that flower late in summer. March 2007 ? Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road, Blackwood - (Mel ref 609 E11) Enquiries: (03) 5368 6514

Werribee Orchid Spring festival Orchids from around the world with advice and potting demonstrations. September 2005 ? Werribee Racecourse, Werribee - Enquiries: (03) 9363 3140

Portland Dahlia Festival Dahlias and other cut flowers on display. March 2007 ? Portland Civic Hall, Bentwick Street, Portland - Enquiries: (03) 5523 1434

Daffodil and Floral Show Leongatha Floral Art - Cut flowers - Aust. Plants - Camellias - Plant Stall - Open Gardens. Refreshments available. Open Gardens on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th from 10 am - 4 pm; Thurs. Sept. 7th, 2006 - 2 pm - 6 pm; Fri. Sept. 8th, 2006 - 9 am - 6 pm; Sat. Sept. 9th, 2006 9 am - 4 pm September 2008 ? Leongatha Memorial Hall - Enquiries: (03) 5664 9238

Marysville Flower Festival 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. November 2007 ? Marysville & District Country Club Inc, 956 Marysville Buxton Road, Marysville - $2 per person (children free) Enquiries: (03) 5963 3780

Spring Festival Experience spring in these delightful gardens. September 2006 ? National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgian Road, Olinda - (Mel ref 66 K6) Enquiries: 13 19 63

Werribee Orchid Spring Festival Orchids from around the world with exhibitions and demonstrations. July 2007 ? Werribee Racecourse, Werribee -

Grampians Wildflower and Arts Show A 5-day exhibition of the wonderful array of local wildflowers: - real live ones picked from private and public land under the strict conditions of special permits; as depicted by artists in a wide variety of mediums; and the idiosyncratic giant fantasy sculptured ones. A highlight is the native orchid collection. Daily guided walks, many children’s activities. October 2008 ? Halls Gap - Enquiries:(03) 5356 4616

Angair Wildflower Festival Indigenous flora and fauna with children's activities, stalls and guided walks. September 2008 ? Anglesea Community Hall, Anglesea - Enquiries: (03) 5263 1085

Ferny Creek Spring Flower Show Rhododendrons, azaleas, daffodils and other spring blooms. Enjoy a Devonshire tea in the spacious gardens. September 2005 ? Ferney Creek Horticultural Society Hall, Hilton Road, Ferny Creek - (Mel ref 66 E2) Enquiries: (03) 9728 2356

Churchill Island Garden Lovers' Festival 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. November 2007 ? Churchill Island Heritage Farm, off the coast of Phillip Island - (Mel ref 532 G6) Enquiries: (03) 5951 2800

Baw Baw Country Festival of Gardens Various gardening and flower events events culminating in the Drouin Lions Club Baw Baw Garden Expo. October 2008 ? various venues, Baw Baw Shire - Enquiries: (03) 5625 2669

Lavender Harvest Festival A harvest festival at this impressive property. January 2008 ? Lavendula, Hepburn-Newstead Rd (near Daylesford) - Enquiries: (03) 5476 4393

Lavender Harvest Festival A celebration of the harvest. November 2007 ? Wantirna Lavender Farm, 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin Yallock - Enquiries: (03) 5964 4650

Leongatha Rose Spectacular Rose show featuring old fashioned roses, plant and cake stalls, talks and demonstrations, refreshments available from Red Cross, large open garden. November 2006 Leongatha Memorial Hall, McCartin St, Leongatha - Enquiries: (03) 5657 3292

Skipton Rose Festival A rose display with stalls and open gardens. November 2007 ? - Enquiries: (03) 5340 2336

Tesselar Tulip Festival 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. October 2008 ? Tesselaar Tulip Farm 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan - (Mel ref 123 B5) Enquiries: (03) 9737 7722

Reverie Open Garden January 2007 ? 101 Friths mill Road, Trentham - (Mel ref 609 E10) $5 adults Enquiries: (03) 5424 5668

Horsham Spring Garden Festival A festival celebrating gardens and gardening. October 2007 ? Horsham Botanic Gardens, Horsham - Enquiries: (03) 5382 1608

Benalla Botanica Benalla Botanica features outstanding international and national designers and horticulturalists. October 2008 ? Benalla Performing Arts & Convention Centre Samaria Rd, Benalla - Enquiries: (03)5762 2792

Peonies of Romswood Open Weekend Open weekend at Peonies. December 2006 ? Romswood - Enquiries: (03) 5427 0260

Beaufort Daffodil Show 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. September 2006 ? Beaufort Shire Hall, Lawrence St, Beaufort - Gold Coin donation Enquiries: (03) 5349 3110

Ferny Creek Floral Festival 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. September 2008 ? Ferny Creek Agricultural Hall, Hilton Road, Ferny Creek - (Mel ref 66 E12) Enquiries: (03) 9728 2356

Australian Cymbidium Festival This national exhibition also features exhibitors from New Zealand with vintage, hybrid and exhibition orchids. September 2007 ? Ararat Town Hall - Enquiries: (03) 97891501

Orchid Fair Seminar & Summer Show 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 November 2007 ? Trackside Tabaret Patrick Street Stawell - Free Enquiries: 03 53581524

Harvest at Heronswood Showcasing the heirloom and organic vegetables of Heronswood. March 2008 ? Heronswood, 105 Latrobe Pde, Dromana< - (Mel ref 159 C9) $8 entry Enquiries: (03) 5987 1877

Ballarat & District Flower Festival Presented by the Australian Plants society and featring demonstrations and sales. October 2007 ? Ballarat - Enquiries: (03) 5341 3895

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.

• Markets & events seeking stallholders &/or entertainers
• Stallholders & entertainers seeking markets and events
• Supplies for stallholders & market organisers
• Selected stalls & products in Melbourne & Victorian markets

Sell your products online on White Hat

White Hat has the most comprehensive listing of markets in Victoria and has thousands of visitors a day. Why not sell your product online direct to these customers?

More information

Forthcoming Events

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".

Country Victoria

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".

White Hat works hard to make information on these pages current and correct. However with many thousands of entries, much of it changing daily, errors may occur. Always verify the information by using the phone numbers supplied with each event or venue before making a special trip or using this information for any other purpose. If you believe some information is incorrect, please contact us at corrections@whitehat.com.au and we will attempt to verify or change the information

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