Riverland Rose and Garden Festival

News & Updates:

Our latest news & updates for the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival will appear here, to keep you up-to-date and informed of any changes during the festival.

🌿 The Art of Gathering 🎨

As part of the Riverland rose and Garden Festival, join us this Friday 17th October from 5–7pm at St Francis of Assisi College as we celebrate community, creativity and creation.
🧀Charcuterie boards🍇created by our Year 11 students – see the image above for an example of what’s to come when you pre-purchase yours for the event. Don’t miss out – limited number available!
🛍️ Explore our student market stalls on the night, featuring creations from ‘True Bite’ (dried fruit), ‘T & R Celebration Cards’, ‘Desert Duo’ (plants and fidgets), ‘Scent Spheres’ (fragrant keepsakes) and ‘Our Special Secret’ (spices and seasonings).
🎟️ Book your free entry tickets and pre-purchase your charcuterie boards here: https://theartofgatheringatsfoac.eventbrite.com
Wander through our outdoor student gallery, enjoy live music and relax in our beautiful garden spaces – a perfect evening of art, food and community!

Car Boot Plant Sale

Come along to our car boot plant sale and treat yourself to something special from the garden, for a bargain.

We’re excited to share that this year the Red Cross will be offering a free bus service for any registered clients to help the local community visit participating community gardens across the region.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our local gardens, meet fellow community members, and enjoy the beauty and spirit of Rose Week—without worrying about transport.

Key details:

  • What: Free bus service to community gardens during Rose Week
  • When: 14th, 15th, 18th and 19th of October
  • Who: Open to all Riverland Community Members over 65 that are registered or willing to register with the Red Cross.
  • How to book: Call the Red Cross on 08 8100 4587

ANNOUNCEMENT: Brad and Lorna Taylor’s Garden will be open this year.

Address was incorrect in program, Elsa Loulas – A Blockie’s Garden, is located at 702 Chowilla Street.

Unfortunately, the Twilight Fiesta that had been advertised for the 12th of October, has been postponed until 2026. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Gala Dinner Tickets - Now Available

Planning an early Christmas party or just craving a great night out with friends?
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and delicious Greek-style cuisine – as a perfect way to kick off the Riverland Rose & Garden Festival celebrations! Book your tickets today!

To purchase, contact either 

Maria Sialas, Renmark Function Centre – 0429699167

Glenda Malinovski, Rose Festival Committee – 0425759972

Local Gardens Special Feature

Two of our Committee members featured in recent editions of SALIFE May 2025  and SALIFE gardens and Outdoors Winter edition

Both of these gardens will be open during this year’s festival. Photos in articles accredited to local Riverland Photographer, Italo Vardaro.

Check out the articles below.

SALIFE May 2025 - Michelle Dominic

Download PDF file here: Michelle Dominic

SALIFE Gardens and Outdoors Winter 2025 - Graham & Glenys Matthews

Download PDF file here: Graham & Glenys Matthews

Big 4 Holiday Parks - Article Feature

Did you see that we’ve featured in the Big4 Holiday Parks – Top Australian Flower Festivals of spring.

If you missed it, then you can check out the article here.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors: