Gardening and Lifestyle Events

Mary Poppins Festival

The Mary Poppin’s Festival returned to the historical streetscapes of Maryborough on Sunday 3 July 2022.

The 2023 date is yet to be confirmed.

In 2021 the Festival presented a 4 day program of storytelling for all ages through all art forms. From music concerts backstage and onstage at the Brolga to pop up performances in the Bond Store Basement. The signature event was the Mary Poppins Festival Day in the Park where Maryborough’s glorious heritage streetscapes were transformed into scenes from the Poppins novels. Nannies raced each other pushing prams in the great Nanny Challenge, chimney sweeps competed in the Chimney Sweep Dash while Mary Poppins characters came to life from the pages of books and mingle with the crowd. Visit the web site.

Queensland Garden Expo

The Queensland Garden Expo will be held on 7, 8 and 9 July 2023 at the Nambour Showgrounds. Queensland Garden Expo is a ‘must see’ in 2023 for green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour this three-day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event attracting visitors from all over Australia and New Zealand. Some of Australia’s leading Gardening experts take part in three days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. Visit the web site

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

The Carnival of Flowers is a full month of activities in September 2023. For further information visit the web site.

Open Gardens in South East Queensland

Information about gardens that are open to the public in the South East Queensland region. Visits to these gardens are by appointment only. A charge may be made by the owner to offset the cost of insurance and maintenance. Visit the web site

Wondai Garden Expo

Discover the diversity of gardening with the expo held on 15 and 16 April 2023. Visit the expo web site for further information.