Garden lovers flock to another successful Garden Show

Thousands of gardening enthusiasts descended on the Nambour Showgrounds on the weekend for the 2026 Queensland Garden Show, reinforcing the event’s reputation as one of Australia’s premier gardening events.

Chief Executive Officer of Greenlife Industry Queensland Colin Fruk said the strong attendance reflected the popularity of the Show and the passion Queenslanders have for gardening.

“The Queensland Garden Show continues to bring together an incredible community of people who share a love of gardening, from experienced horticulturists to those just discovering the joy of growing plants at home,” Mr Fruk said.

“It was fantastic to see so many people supporting our growers, nurseries and exhibitors, enjoying the speaker program and heading home with carloads of plants and a wealth of practical advice.

“The enthusiasm across the three days was outstanding and it’s a credit to everyone who helps make the Show such a special event each year.”

The Show is expected to deliver more than $10 million to the Sunshine Coast economy this year, with visitors supporting local accommodation providers, hospitality venues, retailers and tourism operators throughout the region.

“The Queensland Garden Show continues to be a major economic driver for the Sunshine Coast, with more than 60 per cent of visitors travelling from outside the region, including from across Queensland and interstate,” Mr Fruk said.

“The Show provides a great opportunity for growers and nurseries to engage directly with those buying their plants – it’s a real calendar milestone for our industry and they spend all year planning and growing to meet the demand across the event.”

Among this year’s headline speakers were Graham Ross OAM, Sophie Thomson, Jerry Coleby-Williams, Kate Wall, Phil Dudman and first-time Queensland Garden Show presenter Tammy Huynh, who all delivered practical advice and inspiration for visitors, as well as hands-on demonstrations across five stages.

The Show also continued its popular coffee cup refill initiative, with visitors invited to reuse their biodegradable takeaway coffee cups by filling them with a complimentary plant to take home.

For more information, visit www.qldgardenshow.com.au.