The 10th annual State Rose & Garden Show is coming back to Werribee Park. This two-day festival for the senses will feature over 5000 blooming roses spread across six acres. While you’re there, check out some stalls, workshops, talks and entertainment. The State Rose & Garden Show will run on Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10, from 10am to 4pm.
State Rose & Garden Show
Whether you’re a talented green thumb or you just like looking at pretty things, this free event is the perfect day out for all ages. Wander through the event, and feel amazed by all the bright colours of 5000 gorgeous roses. These dreamy flowers are planted in a design that’s set in the shape of the Tudor Rose. They will be at their most colourful during the Show. If you’d like to learn more, you can take a guided tour of the Victoria State Rose Garden. This tour will be led by the volunteers who tend to the space all year round.
Head to The Gardeners’ Dome and listen to a line-up of gardening experts, covering topics from edible gardens to worm farms. Look forward to guest speakers like Chloe Thomson, Vasili Kanidiadis, Charlotte Harrison, Ivan Blacket and Kat Lavers.
Learn more about sustainable living and gardening practices at the Green Hub. Then, check out the All Green Workshops and Cafe for free interactive workshops.
The amazing aerial artists SWAY will return to the garden with a new, gravity-defying show. There will also be activities for the kids and live music playing throughout the weekend.
As for food and drink, you can expect dreamy treats from the Country Women’s Association. They will be serving their famous scones, as well as rose-flavoured cupcakes, rose-coloured lamingtons and Persian love biscuits made with rose petals. There will also be food trucks, rose-flavoured ice cream from Timboon Fine Ice Cream and sparkling from The Prosecco Van.
Entry to the State Rose & Garden Show is free, but you’re encouraged to donate a gold coin to help with the upkeep of the garden.