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Get ready to celebrate the beauty of begonias, sustainability and community spirit at the much-anticipated Ballarat Begonia Festival. The Ballarat Botanical Gardens will transform into a vibrant oasis from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 March (Labour Day long weekend).The three-day event will take place in the iconic Ballarat Botanical Gardens, celebrating the city’s rich horticulture heritage. This year's festival has an incredible lineup of family friendly activities, garden displays and entertainment, starting with the Begonia Stage hosted by Chloe Thomson, presenting an impressive celebrity lineup, including:
- Costa Georgiadis: The beloved environmental educator, landscape architect and TV personality returning with his infectious enthusiasm, presenting talks on sustainable gardening and connecting with nature.
- Millie Ross: The environmental educator will share her unconventional approach to gardening, inspiring creativity and resourcefulness.
- Mindy Wood: Proud Bundjalung woman and MasterChef Australia alumna will showcase indigenous ingredients and dishes, sharing her passion for food, country and culture.
- Liam Downes: One of Ballarat's most lauded chefs from Black Cat Truffles will demonstrate his paddock-to-plate philosophy, highlighting the region's culinary delights.
Immerse yourself in the romantic ambiance of the begonia display at the Robert Clark Conservatory, featuring thousands of beautiful begonias including more than 500 rare and unique varieties, complemented by fragrant lavender and lush greenery. The free display will be open longer for flower lovers to really get their begonia fix!
Alongside the blooms will be a lineup of roving entertainment, live music, family-friendly activities, puppet shows, hands-on workshops, food trucks, the PowerFM Begonia Festival Parade and more!
For the full program visit ballaratbegoniafestival.com
This FREE event is bought to you by the City of Ballarat.
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, Australia
