Come and discover 23 stunning open gardens in Castlemaine and surrounds at the Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens, taking place from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 November 2024.
The theme of the 2024 festival is The Art of Gardening – celebrating the creative expression of the gardeners, who have turned their patch of soil into a thing of beauty and joy.
The festival showcases grand country gardens, historic gardens, verge gardens, sculpture gardens, town gardens of many varieties and a purpose-built accessible garden. Regular visitors will be delighted to see a number of gardens which have been part of the festival for many years, together with thirteen exciting new gardens to discover.
Entry to each garden costs $5 per adult, children free. Payment is by cash, direct to the gardener at the gate. No bookings are required.
Bus/large groups are welcome at most properties – please contact the property directly to arrange a time (details on the individual garden listings).
For over 34 years the gardeners of Mount Alexander Shire have opened their front gates and welcomed visitors in to enjoy the fruits of their labours, thanks to the tireless efforts of a volunteer committee of garden enthusiasts.
The Festival of Gardens takes place every two years, across Melbourne Cup Week.