Buderim Garden Festival Tickets
Tickets will be available for Pre-Purchase from 7 September 2026
at Manawee Nursery and the BWMCA Old Post Office
$20 for Full Weekend Ticket - Access all Displays and Open Gardens
$3 Individuals - $5 Family of 2 or more - Hall Displays only
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Buderim Garden Festival!
17-18 October 2026
Buderim bursts into Spring!
Every year in October, as the sun-kissed landscapes of Buderim burst forth with a Springtime kaleidoscope of colours, scents, and textures, the Buderim Garden Festival emerges as a testament to the region’s rich horticultural heritage and the dedication of its passionate gardeners.
In this our 80th year as a club, we are aiming to build on past success with an even bigger and better, blooming festival!
Click the leaf below to see the Spring Flower, Floral Art and
Photographic Show Schedule
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Flower, Floral Art and Photography Shows
Placement of an entry into the Flower & Photography Shows is Free for Buderim Garden Club (BGC) members.
Non-members can submit entries Free into the Flower Show, but entries into the Photography Show for Non-members will be subject to a $2 fee for each photo entered.
Conditions of Show Entry and Exhibitor Rules for the Spring Flower & Photographic Shows are detailed in the Guides (click the leaf below to view).
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Experience the Enchantment of Buderim Garden Festival!
2026 heralds the 75th time we have presented the Buderim Garden Festival, an explosion of horticultural wonders, before a big crowd of visitors and locals!
Last year’s event, proudly showed off Buderim’s best gardens and breathtaking flower arrangements, captivating the hearts of green thumbed visitors across the Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland.
John Lyon, the president of the Buderim Garden Club, proudly stated Buderim’s enduring traditions as a Garden Town with the Club leading with the standard held high.
“The festival has become a beacon, attracting visitors from across the state, each basking in the stunning diversity of beautiful gardens our area is renowned for,” John Lyon said.
Marion Upston, the festival’s photography coordinator, paints a vibrant picture of the club’s dynamic community.
“We are a blossoming group of around 250 members, each united by a profound admiration for gardening in its myriad forms,” she shared.
Echoing this sentiment, the festival emanates a spirit of inclusivity and camaraderie, where each member and visitor contributes to the event’s blooming success.
Through a confluence of lush landscapes, botanical brilliance, and a waterfall of community support, the Buderim Garden Festival shines as a crowning jewel in the cultural calendar of the Sunshine Coast, with future Festivals offering continuing growth on strong roots.
Our Signature Event
This is the Club’s signature event with markets, displays, competitions and open gardens, spanning two big days.
Whether you are a green-thumb enthusiast, an plant aficionado, or simply seeking a rejuvenating wander through beautiful gardens, the festival promises an memorable experience that resonates with nature’s resplendent tapestry and human ingenuity.
Memorial Hall
Flower, Floral Art & Photo Displays
Artwork on show
Sculptured Gardens
Buderim gardener showcase
Open gardens
Over Two Big Days
In Hall
Flowers, Floral Art & Photographic Displays
Pop into the Buderim Memorial Hall for a visual feast that features all the entries in the Flower Competition, Floral Art Competition and Photographic Competitions. Be inspired by the work of our local gardeners and amateur photographers.
In Grounds
Saturday & Sunday Plant Markets & much more
We have stalls and displays open in the grounds outside the Hall. Satiate your green-thumbs and grab some new Spring colour. Feast your eyes on the spectacular entries in the Flower Show and more inside the Hall.
In the Craft Cotttage, the Sculptured Garden exhibition showcases the talents of local artists, with much art and craft for sale.
Across Buderim
Local Garden Showcase
Purchase a ticket and gain entry to Open Gardens around the Buderim Mountain, where you can discover design ideas and horticultural secrets of the region’s best gardeners.
The full ticket gives you access to all areas of the festival including the gardens. Numbers are limited, so it makes sense to pre-order yours asap. Click the link below.
Our local gardeners work hard to produce plants and photos that will score them accolades and trophies each year. We publish the details on our Facebook page, but here are a few snaps showing that winners were grinners in 2024!
The key figures behind the Buderim Garden Club festival took to the stage to commemorate the event. From left: Councillor Ted Hungerford (Sunshine Coast Council), club patron Marg van Roy, Bev Shouten (top Floral Art), Ken Evans (top club exhibitor), Teddy Gove (multiple champion exhibitor), Marion Upson (Photographic Convener), Liz Ritchie (Encouragement Award winner for a vegetable tray), Steve Wikman (Chief Steward), John Lyon (Club President), and Brent Mickelberg (MP for Buderim).
Life member Teddy Gove (left) won two championship sections, including Hibiscus (Exotics category) and a Hanging Basket in Section 7. She received her awards from the club’s Patron, Marg van Roy.
MP Brent Mickelberg presents Chief Steward Steve Wikman with the award for overall highest scorer, securing 22 points across Sections 6 and 7.
Member for Buderim Brent Mickelberg presents Liz Ritchie with the Encouragement Award for her outstanding tray of vegetables.
