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Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens: The Art of Gardening

Exhibitions and Shows

Explore a diverse selection of inspirational gardens in Castlemaine and surrounds over nine days at Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens.
Photo of people walking along a gravel garden path
Expansive cottage garden with many brightly coloured flowers and house in the background.
Three conical hanging baskets with lush plants in them in front of garden and house in background
Many shrubs and flowers with dry stone wall in the foreground and house in the background
Lady taking close up photo of flower in expansive garden with lake in background
Sweeping view of large backyard with bird bath, trees and plants and house in the background.
Leafy green garden arbour with climing yellow roses, leading towards the garden beyond.
A blue and yellow house for insects and bees, set in a bushland garden.
The theme of the 2024 festival is The Art of Gardening.

Ranging from grand country gardens, historical gardens to town gardens, veggie gardens, sculpture gardens, small cottage plots and gardens that will inspire and delight.

In an area renowned for its accommodation, eateries, orchards, wineries and landscape, the Festival of Gardens is an idyllic two to three-day getaway.

For over 25 years the gardeners of Castlemaine and District have opened their front gates and welcomed visitors in to enjoy the fruits of their labours. They hope to be able to welcome you into one or all.
Information

Website

festivalofgardens.org

Address

Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450

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