Information about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld
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Queensland Gardening Events Diary


If you're looking for a particular event, scroll down the page to the appropriate date or use the "find" function in your browser using a relevant keyword (e.g. "Ipswich" or "rose").

Please Note: Weather or other circumstances could cause any event listed below to be cancelled or postponed (possibly at very short notice) or there could be changes to program, entry requirements, etc. Please check the organiser's own website and social media or contact them directly to confirm the current status of any event.

There may be an admission charge to any events listed below unless otherwise noted. Some may require booking and/or payment in advance.

More information about submitting your event HERE.

18 September – 5 October 2026: Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Go to the website tcof.com.au for more information.
25 – 27 September 2026: "Springtime on the Mountain" Open Garden Trail
Tamborine Mountain. For more information, go to tamborinemountaingardenclub.org.au/springtimeonthemountain
25 – 26 September 2026: Hervey Bay Spring Orchid & Garden Spectacular
Xavier Catholic College, Wide Bay Drive, Hervey Bay. Being the largest Orchid show outside of Brisbane you won't want to miss it. Large display of orchids, bromeliads, goliage and garden clubs. Orchid & plant sales and supplies, potting workshops plus plant cloakroom. 25 & 26 September 8am to 4pm; 27 September 8am to midday. Entry $5 includes Devonshire Tea/Coffee. Food & drinks available. Wheelchair friendly & plenty of parking. Website: herveybayorchidsociety.com
  26 – 27 September 2026:  Wondai Spring Garden Expo
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 Wondai Spring Garden Expo
  Location:   

Wondai Showgrounds, 2 - 12 Kent St, Wondai

  Dates:  

Saturday 26 September 2026, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Sunday 27 September 2026, 8:00am – 1:00pm

  Entry:  

$5.00 per day, $8.00 for a two-day pass. Parking free.

  Website:  

wondaigardenexpo.com

The Wondai & District Garden Club Horticulture Show will be staged as part of the expo. Experience a traditional competitive show with entries in various categories on display.
Guest speakers will be presenting on both days - check the Facebook page for latest information on lineup and schedule.
A great selection of quality stalls for garden and lifestyle. Plenty of food and refreshments.
Free plant transportation to cloakroom & pickup area. Free parking for car, bus and disabled. No dogs except assistance dogs.
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All in the beautiful
country setting of
Wondai in the
South Burnett Region.
       
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26 – 27 September 2026: Pine Rivers Orchid Society Spring Show
More information: pineriversorchidsociety.com/shows
  26 – 27 September 2026: Bromeliad & Tropicals Spring Show & Sales
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Bromeliad & Tropicals Spring Show & Sales

Presented by The Bromeliad Society of Queensland

Thousands of bromeliads & other tropical plants for sale

Display and show of competition plants

Free advice from growers

Monster raffle, book sales.

Location:  

North Lakes State College (Junior Sports Stadium), Innovation Place, North Lakes (NEW LOCATION!)

Dates:  

Saturday 26th September 2026,  8:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday 27th September 2026,  8:00am – 1:00pm

Admission:

$4.00

Website:  

bromsqueensland.com.au

Facebook:  

facebook.com/BromeliadSocietyOfQueensland/


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26 – 27 September 2026: Gold Coast Rose Society Annual Show
Robina Community Centre. Hundreds of roses will be on display, major raffle prizes, cafe will be open for refreshments and trades stands, potting and pruning demonstrations and experts on hand to answer any rose questions you have! Saturday 26th September 11:00am - 4:30pm and Sunday 27th September from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. See goldcoastrosesociety.org.au for more information.
3 October 2026 (Saturday): Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair
Garden Market: Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny. Independent nurseries, all things gardening, Food stalls. 8:00am–3:00pm. Entry $2
Open gardens:9:30am - 4:00pm. $5 per garden. Tickets at Garden Market (Eftpos & cash) or at garden entry (cash only).
Website: malenygardenclub.org
3 – 4 October 2026: Queensland Rose Society Inc. Spring Show
More information: qld.rose.org.au
3 – 4 October 2026: Ipswich Garden Spectacular
Presented by Ipswich Orchid Society and Ipswich & Districts Bromeliad Society facebook.com/ipswichorchidsoc/
4 October 2026 (Sunday): Orchids in the Park
State Rose Garden Hall, Holberton /Pottinger Street, Toowoomba. Presented by the Native Orchid Society of Toowoomba Inc. Parking, wheelchair friendly. 4th October, 10am to 4pm. Entry gold coin donation.
9 – 11 October 2026: Bribie Island Nature Festival
More information: bribieislandnaturefestival.com.au
10 October 2026 (Saturday): Native Plants Market
Maleny. Presented by Native Plants Queensland. More information: npq.org.au
9 – 10 October 2026: Stanthorpe Gardenfest
More information: facebook.com/stanthorpegardenclub/
17 October 2026 (Saturday): African Violet Society of Queensland (Inc.) Annual Show
More information: africanvioletsocietyqld.happyo.com
17 – 18 October 2026: Buderim Garden Festival
More information: buderimgardenclub.com/festival
 24 October 2026: Begonias & More...
Queensland Begonia Society Presents the Only Begonia Sale in Queensland!
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Huge Variety of Begonias on offer plus many other plants including Tropicals.
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Cultural Talk at 10.30 am
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Instant Raffle, Light Refreshments
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Location:  Belmont Shooting Centre,
                  1485 Old Cleveland Rd. Belmont
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Date:  ONE DAY ONLY!  24 October 2026, 9.00am - 3.00pm
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Admission:  $5.00
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Accommodation:  Onsite accommodation is available
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Facebook:  facebook.com
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Contact:  info@queenslandbegoniasociety.com
31 October 2026 (Saturday): Native Plants Market
Rosewood. Presented by Native Plants Queensland. More information: npq.org.au
7 November 2026 (Saturday): Orchid Species Show
Pine Rivers Showground Hall, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton. Presented by the Orchid Species Society Inc. An amazing display of species orchids from around the world. Orchid plants and supplies for sale. EFTPOS available. Light refreshments for sale. Open 8am to 3pm Saturday, 7th November 2026. Entry $5.00, accompanied children under 14 free. More information at orchidspeciessoc.org.au/activities/show
7 November 2026 (Saturday): Ipswich Plant & Lifestyle Fair
Website: ipswichplantandlifestylefair.com.au
21 November 2026 (Saturday): Brisbane Orchid Society Spring Show
Website: bos.org.au
28 November 2026 (Saturday): Tropical Foliage Festival
Presented by the International Cordyline Society. Website: cordyline.org
13 December 2026 (Sunday): Plant Empire Christmas Market
15/55 Lofter St, Tennyson. Enjoy a great selection of plants, pots, ceramics, jewellery, handmade crafts, food, music and more. 9-1pm Sunday 13 December 2026. Entry and parking is free. More information: plantempire.com.au/pages/plant-empire-market

Other places to visit, groups that host activities
Other Councils: Check the events section of their websites because they could be hosting talks, workshops, guided walks, etc that don't make it onto this page. Local government websites should also have information on parks and gardens in their jurisdiction. Links to many council websites are provided on the Regional pages.
Roma Street Parkland Brisbane city
Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens Inc. Various activities and events
Looking for "Mt Cootha" garden shows? The correct spelling is "Coot-tha".
Looking for Mount Tambourine garden festival? The correct spelling is "Tamborine".
To be announced
ORGANISERS! Do you have a venue booked for 2027? You can send your dates in now to begin publicising them (and your organisation) and supply additional details closer to the event. More information.
To be announced: National Palm and Cycad Show (2027)
Presented by Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia. pacsoa.org.au/wiki/Pacsoa_Annual_Show
To be announced: Pine Rivers Orchid Society Autumn Show (2027)
Website: pineriversorchidsociety.com/shows
To be announced: Ipswich Garden Spectacular (Autumn 2027)
Presented by Ipswich Orchid Society and Ipswich & Districts Bromeliad Society facebook.com/ipswichorchidsoc/
To be announced: Bonsai Society of Queensland Inc. Bonsai Exhibition (2027)
Website: bonsaisocietyqld.asn.au
To be announced: Queensland Dahlia Society Inc. Regional Show (2027)
facebook.com/queenslanddahliasociety/
To be announced: Queensland Dahlia Society Inc. Annual State Show (2027)
facebook.com/queenslanddahliasociety/
To be announced: Plant and Floral Fair 2027 (formerly "A Garden A-Fair")
Presented by Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Inc. Website: qcgc.net
To be announced: Bromeliad & Tropicals Autumn Show & Sale (2027)
Website: bromsqueensland.com.au
To be announced: Autumn Plants Market - Native Plants Queensland (2027)
Presented by Native Plants Queensland (formerly Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region). For more information visit their website: npq.org.au
To be announced: Queensland Begonia Society Autumn Show (2027)
Website: queenslandbegoniasociety.com
To be announced: Queensland Orchid Society Autumn Show (2027)
Website: qos.org.au
To be announced: Wondai Autumn Garden Expo (2027)
Wondai (near Kingaroy). Website: wondaigardenexpo.com
To be announced: Queensland Rose Society Inc. Autumn Rose Show (2027)
Website: qld.rose.org.au
To be announced: Australasian Native Orchid Society (Qld) Kabi Group Inc. Autumn Show (2027)
Website: anoskabi.org.au
To be announced: Brisbane Orchid Society Autumn Show (2027)
Website: bos.org.au
To be announced: International Compost Awareness Week Australia (2027)
Check the website: compostweek.com.au
To be announced: Herb Awareness (2027)
Presented by Queensland Herb Society Inc. Website: qldherbsociety.org.au
To be announced: Redlands Orchid Society Autumn Show (2027)
Website: redlandsorchidsociety.org
To be announced: Sustainable BNE Festival (2027)
(Previously called the Green Heart Fair.) Website: sustainablebrisbane.com.au
To be announced: Botanic Gardens Week (2027)
Organised by Botanic Gardens of Australia and New Zealand. Website: bganz.org.au
To be announced: Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) (2027)
Website: logan.qld.gov.au/whats-on/events/logan-eco-action-festival-LEAF
To be announced: Gladstone Ecofest (2027)
Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens. gladstone.qld.gov.au/ecofest
To be announced: Cactus & Succulent Society of Queensland Inc. Annual Show (2027)
Website: cssq.org.au
To be announced: Esk Garden Fair (2027)
More information: eskgardenandlifestylefair.com
To be announced: Cairns Ecofiesta (2027)
https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/events/ecofiesta
To be announced: Queensland Camellia Society Inc Annual Show (2026)
camelliasqld.org.au
To be announced: Queensland Garden Show (2027)
Nambour Showgrounds, Nambour. Formerly called the Queensland Garden Expo. Check the qldgardenshow.com.au website for more information.
To be announced: Botanical Bazaar (2027)
Website: botanicalbazaargc.com.au
To be announced: Port Curtis Orchid & Foliage Society Inc. Show (2027)
Website: Port Curtis Orchid & Foliage Society Inc.
To be announced: Peaks to Points Festival (2028)
Held every two years. Website: peakstopoints.com.au
To be announced: Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival (2027)
Check sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/environment/education-resources-and-events/wildflower-festival
To be announced: Australasian Native Orchid Society (Qld) Kabi Group Inc. Spring Show (2027)
Website: anoskabi.org.au
To be announced: Bluewater Gardening Fair and Flower Show (2027)
Bluewater, Townsville. More information: facebook.com/bluewatergardeningfairandflowershow
To be announced: Marburg Garden & Outdoor Expo (2027)
For more information, check: marburgshowsociety.com.au/garden--outdoor-expo.html
To be announced: Bundaberg Garden Festival (2027)
More information: facebook.com/BundabergGardenFestival
To be announced: Brisbane Organic Growers' Fair (2027)
Also known as the BOGI Fair. Check the Brisbane Organic Growers Inc. website for more information: bogi.org.au.
To be announced: Brisbane Garden Expo (2027)
Website: brisbanegardenexpo.com.au
 

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The purpose of this page is to inform the public of plant and garden-related happenings around Queensland. It's a place for people who may have heard about an event to come to look for more information. It's also designed to be easy to browse, for those wanting to discover new events or simply looking for something to do on the weekend.

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