Griffith Spring Fest 2025 Program

CITRUS SCULPTURES: 12 - 25 OCTober STREET PARTY: 17 OCTober OPEN GARDENS: 18 & 19 OCTober GARDEN BUS TOURS: 15, 18, 19 & 22 OCTOBER

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Welcome to Griffith Spring Fest 2025!

There is so much to see and experience during the festival, such as our amazing and unique Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures (12 - 25 October) and five beautiful gardens (18 & 19 October), that have been created and nurtured by very hard-working and talented gardeners.

Take a seat on the Roy Spagnolo & Associates Garden Bus Tour and relax while you enjoy the scenery and gardens.

Join us at the MEDLOG Street Party and indulge in the local food on offer.

Enjoy kids activities and live entertainment, local wine, beer and cocktails by the sculptures. Griffith is a wonderful multicultural community, with friendly people and great attractions.

Taste the culture of Griffith with an abundance of events and experiences to enjoy during this fortnight of Griffith Spring Fest 2025.

Call in to the Griffith Tourism Hub and let our wonderful team assist with your Griffith experience.

Griffith Tourism Hub 1800 681 141 visitgriffith@griffith.com.au Corner Banna & Jondaryan Avenues griffithspringfest.com.au @griffithspringfest

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Plan yoUr festival Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures 2-3 12 - 25 October 2025

medlog STREET Party 4-5 17 October 2025

OPEN GARDENS & Offerings 6-11 18 & 19 October 2025

Roy spagnolo & associates garden bus tours

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15, 18, 19 & 22 October 2025

Open Gardens Map 14-15 Find all of the gardens

griffith spring fest event calendar 16-17 Events, Experiences, Markets and Exhibitions

visit griffith ambassadors 20 2025 - 2026

2025 Griffith Spring Fest Sponsors

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Real Juice Company

Citrus Sculptures

Sunday 12 – Saturday 25 October 2025 Banna Avenue Welcome to the 28th Anniversary of the Griffith Citrus Sculptures.

Over 60 creative and unique Citrus Sculptures will line Banna Avenue for two weeks. Wander through the sculptures and witness this remarkable display made from over 100,000 locally grown oranges and grapefruit. You might even see a talking robot, reclining chook, horse and cart, or a grand piano!

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MEDLOG

street Party

Friday 17 October 2025 5:00pm – 8:30pm Griffith Tourism Hub Car Park, corner Banna & Jondaryan Avenues Free Entry Celebrate Griffith Spring Fest at the street party amongst the sculptures, with children’s activities and roaming entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Indulge in the variety of local food trucks, wine, beer and cocktails available to purchase. A family-friendly event.

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OPen Gardens Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm 5 Open Gardens Entry $8pp | Under 16 years FREE Cash only at the gate or pre-purchase tickets with EFTPOS at the Griffith Tourism Hub. We invite you to join us in celebrating 33 years of open gardens, with access to five exclusive sites. Explore the variety of experiences each garden has to offer and discover the creative features constructed by each of our talented garden owners. The Open Gardens deliver the perfect opportunity to gain inspiration for your own backyard, or simply to enjoy a tranquil day out with friends.

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Garden ONE

Jenny & Richard FLetcher 39 Crook Road, Griffith

Jen’s Garden is a source of joy for owners Richard & Jenny Fletcher. The garden began on one acre around the original ‘shed house’. A huge expansion began in 2010 with the digging of the pond. Garden beds were created and planting commenced in winter 2011. The garden is now a three acre farm garden with expansive lush green lawns, garden beds with a mix of native and exotic trees, shrubs and flowers. The garden changes over time and is constantly evolving.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon Tea & Lunch Added Attractions: Live music, dance performances & garden wine bar Supporting: Hanwood Public School P&C

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Garden TWO

carmen & paul favAro 17 Pedley Road, Hanwood Nestled behind large hedges is 17 Pedley Road, set out on two acres of what was originally a citrus farm. Since 2001, what began as a few small garden beds and lawn around the house has over time grown into an expansive garden filled with character and charm. The garden is full of large beds filled with a wide array of shrubs, flowering plants, annuals and trees. Surrounding the garden beds are expansive areas of lawn and a large variety of established trees throughout the garden creating beautiful shaded areas. As you wander through the garden, you will find something different around each corner.

Supporting: Can Assist Griffith

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Garden THREE

marj & Mick careri “Rosewood Park on Stokes” 121 Stokes Road, Hanwood This spacious botanical garden is rich with hundreds of roses of all colours, sizes, shapes and textures. Surrounded by a range of beautiful orange trees and a vineyard, this truly captures the magic of our festival. Hedged by a wall of roses, flowering trees and a variety of shrubs, this garden has many rooms to explore. An idyllic gazebo and jetty over the picturesque pond complete the property.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon Tea & Lunch Added Attractions: Variety of market stalls, live music & good food Supporting: Binya Public School P&C

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Garden FOUR

tori horder & lawrence salvestrin “Davit Farm” 677 Cashmere Road, Widgelli A beautiful, mature, park-like garden with a layout inspired by Edna Walling.

Meander through 1.2 hectares of different coloured garden rooms, highlighted by beautiful stonework, sculptures and bronzes. Sit and contemplate the still waters of the dam and the Monet bridge flanked by blue and yellow water iris, or simply enjoy the plantings, vistas and birdsong in this established peaceful oasis.

Providing: Self-serve tea & coffee for a gold coin donation Added Attractions: Daily garden tour with Tori at 2pm Supporting: Riding for the Disabled

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Garden Five

emeri de bortoli 1 De Bortoli Road, Bilbul Emeri De Bortoli’s Garden is a magical place - a gorgeous oasis planted to hardy exotics and native plants. It features vast manicured lawns, drystone walls, dry riverbeds, garden rooms, a specimen rose garden, meandering paths, a folly, a cherry and wisteria walk, whimsical sculptures and much more. One of the highlights is the native billabong garden complete with a spectacular waterfall.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon Tea & Lunch Added Attractions: Garden wine bar, plants & books for sale Sunday ONLY: Bloomin’ Art – Brought to you by Griffith Art Collective Supporting: Griffith Netball Association

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ROY SPAGNOLO & ASSOCIATES

Garden bus tours Wednesday 15, Saturday 18, Sunday 19 & Wednesday 22 October 2025 Adult $60pp | Child $30pp (Under 16 years) Let us take the wheel! Book a day trip on the Roy Spagnolo & Associates Garden Bus Tours and enjoy a visit to three open gardens and a light lunch, departing from the Griffith Tourism Hub.

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GRIFFITH SPRING FEST EVENT CALENDAR SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER - SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER Spring Picnic Escape, Calabria Family Wines

FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER Art Exhibition | Gerard Brown: Carrathool Races Griffith Regional Art Gallery

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER - FRIDAY 19 DECEMBER Community Art Exhibition | Primavera: The Art Of Spring Griffith Regional Theatre ArtSpace

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER Aussie Flat Track Nationals, The Pines Speedway Multicultural Festival of Griffith, Memorial Park Grainstock, Miranda Winery

CITRUS SCULPTURE CONSTRUCTION DAY Sunday 12 October - On display until 25 October Banna Avenue

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER Multicultural Council Street Parade, Banna Avenue Rotary Markets, Griffith Showgrounds

WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER Griffith Spring Fest Garden Bus Tour, Griffith Tourism Hub

THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER Riverina Garden Secrets, with Bella Vita Tours Human Nature, Griffith Regional Theatre

griffith spring fest Street PARTY Friday 17 October, 5:00pm - 8:30pm Griffith Tourism Hub Carpark

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GRIFFITH SPRING FEST OPEN GARDENS Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October, 10:00am - 5:00pm

SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER Duck Pond, Griffith Regional Theatre Griffith Spring Fest Garden Bus Tour, Griffith Tourism Hub Griffith Central Market Day, Griffith Central Murrumbidgee Country Quilters Exhibition, St Alban’s Cathedral

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER Griffith Spring Fest Garden Bus Tour, Griffith Tourism Hub Murrumbidgee Country Quilters Exhibition, St Alban’s Cathedral Rotary Markets, Griffith Showgrounds

TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER Riverina Garden Secrets, with Bella Vita Tours

WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER Griffith Spring Fest Garden Bus Tour, Griffith Tourism Hub

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER Frankly Sinatra | Morning Melodies, Griffith Regional Theatre

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER Sip + Stretch, Yarran Wines Country Change Expo, Griffith Regional Sports Centre Oktoberfest, Whitton Malt House

CITRUS SCULPTURE DISMANTLE DAY Sunday 26 October Banna Avenue

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER Rotary Markets, Griffith Showgrounds Limone’s Long Lunch, Piccolo Family Farm

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