Buderim Garden Festival

Buderim Blooms for Spring!


Celebrating Friendship in Gardening

 

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17-18 October 2026

Buderim – the beautiful Garden Town of the Sunshine Coast invites you to the  Spring into a blooming great load of fun at the Annual Buderim Garden Festival, in October

The  Buderim Garden Festival is held over a weekend in mid-October , at the Buderim War Memorial Hall, intersection of King and Main Sts., Buderim.

Step into the enchanting world of the Buderim Garden Festival – a vibrant celebration of nature’s beauty, creativity, and community spirit. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Sunshine Coast of Australia, this annual event beckons visitors from near and far to immerse themselves in a captivating fusion of breathtaking gardens, horticultural marvels, and artistic inspiration.

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The Buderim Garden Festival showcases the diversity of Buderim gardening styles, nurturing a deep appreciation for the interplay between landscapes, design, and the environment.

The Buderim Garden Festival isn’t just an event – it’s a celebration of growth, renewal, and the bonds that tie us to our Earth. Join us in this immersive journey, where inspiration flourishes, connections are forged, and the splendor of nature reignites our senses. As we embark on this year’s edition of the Buderim Garden Festival, let us be reminded of the profound beauty that surrounds us and the remarkable potential that lies within our hands and hearts.

PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS!

Tickets go on sale for the Hall Displays and Open Gardens in September. Open garden ticket numbers are limited. If you have a question about the Festival, gardens or flora, email president@buderimgardenclub.com.

Visit their website at https://www.buderimgardenclub.com/

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The Garden Festival includes:
Spring Flower Show, Open Gardens, Weekend Flower Market and St. Marks Church Floral Display

1) The Plant Markets & Spring Flower Show:

On the weekend the Plant Market is on with great floral ideas from local experts and stalls. Find it in the lawn area between the Buderim Memorial Hall and the Craft Cottage on Main Street. The Quality Plant Market  offers a wide variety of plants in excellent condition. Specialist growers and local enthusiasts have established a reputation of  quality in their plants in the past years.

In the Hall is the Spring Flower and Photographic Competition/Show!  Entries are encouraged to fill the Memorial Hall with floral decorations, plants, vegetables, hanging baskets, bonsai, cut flowers and novelty arrangements.

Show opening times to the public on Saturday and Sunday are from 8am to 4 pm.

2) Exclusive Open Gardens:

Entry to the Open Gardens is via a Festival Ticket which is available at the Memorial Hall on the Festival weekend,  or pre-sold at the Buderim Old P.O., Bendigo Bank, Buderim Newsagency and Manawee Nursery.

A small cost is associated with a ticket to give access to all the Open Gardens, the Hall and the Plant Market.

A bus is available to move people between the gardens.

The gardens are chosen for their special features and are open all weekend.

During the weekend, light refreshments will be available at the Memorial hall and the adjacent Craft Cottage.  This Craft Cottage is presenting its own displays during the weekend.