Commencing on Saturday 31 August through to Monday 30 September, The Spring Festival of Flowers at Hunter Valley Gardens is an event designed to immerse visitors in a visual and sensory experience they will never forget.
This year, the Spring Festival of Flowers will have an Oriental twist. Visitors will get to see over 250,000 annuals, demonstrations, entertainment and displays that are on throughout the festival as well as listening to garden talks. This event provides a stunning view and hands on experience for all visitors.
Check Availability at The Vintry for Hunter Valley Gardens Accommodation
An easy 8 minute drive to Hunter Valley Gardens, The Vintry offers boutique, luxury, self contained accommodation for up to 8 people in the heart of Australia’s Hunter Valley Wine Country at Pokolbin, just 2 hours north of Sydney. All four luxury bedrooms have their own private ensuite, a range of amenities by Natio Spa, quality linen, fluffy bath robes and bath sheets.
When you stay at The Vintry, you are staying at the best. Winner of Best Deluxe Accommodation at the Hunter & Central Coast Tourism Awards in 2009 and 2010, Silver Award in 2011 and 2012. The Vintry was named Best Deluxe Accommodation at the NSW Tourism Awards in 2009 and won the Silver Award in 2012.
Inside the Exhibition Marquee
Louise Jamieson from Taste of the Country
Cooking Demonstration of quick and easy Asian dishes.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00am 1 – 20 September 2013. Come and taste the flavours of Asia made with fresh local produce.
The Koi Society of Australia
Gerard McDonald, international judge of Japanese Koi displaying excellent examples of Japanese Koi
1 – 30 September , 2013.
East Coast Tai Chi Academy
Come and participate in authentic Yang Style Tai Chi Class feel relaxed and invigorated.
Fujian Association Dance Group
The dance group was formed in 2007 and is attached to the Australian Hokien Association Sydney Branch. The dancers focus on Chinese folk dance led by Ms Lilian Zhang.
Hunter Cactus & Succulent Society
Learn how to create with succulents new technique of SMOLA. ‘Succulents as a medium of living art’ This technique is an unique form of horticultural art.
Dog of the Day
Local Breeders of Oriental Dog Breeds such as Chinese Crested, Shar-Pei, Pekingese, Japanese Spitz, Chow Chow and Pugs, will be showcasing their dogs throughout the Festival.
Ukko Hot Tubs
Alex Radwill from Ukko Hot Tubs will be displaying Hot Tubs and conducting workshops on Hot Tub maintenance.
Ogishi Glass
Glass as Art. Setsuko Ogishi a local artisan will be displaying some of her award winning art pieces and discussing the world of Glass Blowing.
Tokyo Kimono Volunteers
A wonderful display of Kimono and a photo opportunity “Wear a Kimono” and help raise money for the Tokyo NGO Smile Tree.
Will Maguire
Artist Blacksmith contemporary metal work including Bonsai. Will’s work has tactile appeal, strength and unmatched uniqueness.
Wallis Creek Water Garden
These local nurserymen and grower of water plants travel the world to discover the perfect lotus.
Simply D’Vine Garden & Gift Gallery
A local nursery renowned for water features will exhibit an example of a Oriental Water Fountain.
Garden Gate Gift Gallery
Wind chimes come an listen to the fascinating sounds of wind chimes.
Amy Norris
Origami Art Work learn the moving story of Sadako Sasakis Cranes told in this extraordinary Art Work.
Maggie Searle
Ichiyo School of Ikebana, be amazed by this wonderful work of art from the Ichiyo School.
Masters (Rutherford)
A wonderful Bonsai Display by Masters.
Outside the Exhibition Marque
Local Schools Oriental Bird Feeder Competition
Exhibition Marquee 1 – 30 September, 2013 a large number of local schools are participating in this years competition come along and vote for your favourite school.
Hunter Valley Gardens Staff Wheelbarrow Competition
This popular event always generates loads of interest, the general public will again choose the best Wheelbarrow.
Entry Hall
Florist’s Showcase Local florist’s will be exhibiting new and innovative arrangements with their interpretation of “Blossoms, the awakening of Spring” Participating Florists East Maitland Florist, Floral Affects & Event Hire, WOW Flowers & Beautiful Blooms Various days.
Oriental Quilts Local artisan Shirley Munro will be exhibition a number of Oriental quilts in the Entry Hall. Shirley will also be located in the Marquee working on new designs and to answer question.
Simple Floral Designs Will be displayed to inspire and encourage visitors in the art of floral arrangement.
Hunter Valley Gardens
Address 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320Telephone 02 4998 4000
When Spring Festival of Flowers Saturday 31 August to Monday 30 September 2013
Open 7 days 9am to 5pm
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