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International Rose Garden Festival Morwell returns on 7 - 8 November 2025 with roses, night lights and funThe International Rose Garden Festival Morwell returns 7 - 8 November 2025 with stunning roses, night light displays, family entertainment, Costa Georgiadis, food, music and community fun. Entry is free thanks to AGL Loy Yang. By news@gippsland - 30th June 2025 - Back to News Latrobe City Council is pleased to announce the International Rose Garden Festival Morwell will return on 7 and 8 November 2025, featuring all our festival favourites. This is the eighth year of the festival and the seventh with major partner AGL Loy Yang. The free community event will shine a light on the Rose Garden, which features over 4,000 roses that receive over 6,000 hours of care each year by dedicated Friends of the Rose Garden volunteers. 
Morwell's International Rose Garden Festival showcases 4,000 roses nurtured by volunteers, plus local talent, Gippsland producers, gardening, sustainability, and handmade treasures Family garden festivalAs part of the festival, ABC Gardening Australia host and crowd favourite Costa Georgiadis will judge the cut rose competition on Saturday. Over the weekend there will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family including stalls, workshops, talks, live music, children's activities, food trucks and Devonshire tea - complete with famous CWA scones. On Saturday, enjoy a performance from dirtgirl, scrapboy and Costa the Garden Gnome. Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Dale Harriman encouraged people to mark the Rose Garden Festival in their calendars now. "The Rose Garden Festival is always a highlight on our events calendar and draws in a fantastic crowd each year." "The Friends of the Rose Garden volunteers play a key role in ensuring the gardens are expertly maintained and presented ahead of the festival, allowing them to be enjoyed by all. We look forward to welcoming people back again this year to experience all the rose garden festival has to offer - I highly recommend it for all ages!" said the mayor. Night lights returnAmong the highlights of this year's festival are night light displays from 6.30pm to 9.30pm complemented by roving performances and pop-up attractions supported by AGL Loy Yang. "AGL Loy Yang is proud to continue our long-standing support of the International Rose Garden Festival Morwell in 2025. This event brings people together from across the region, supporting local tourism, fostering community pride, and contributing to the local economy," said Christo van Niekerk, General Manager AGL Loy Yang. "We're excited to bring back the AGL Night Lights Installation again this year. It's a highlight for many visitors and a symbol of how innovation and art can brighten our shared spaces. We commend the Friends of the Rose Garden, Latrobe City Council and all the volunteers who make this event possible. Their dedication ensures Morwell remains home to one of the most beautiful rose gardens in Australia," he said. Entry to the festival is free, ensuring accessibility to all members of the community. Visitors are encouraged to explore Morwell and its surrounding attractions, making it a weekend of discovery and leisure. Keep up to date by visiting the International Rose Garden Festival Morwell website and subscribe to the festival newsletter. The event has been made possible thanks to the support from AGL Loy Yang. Pictures from Latrobe City Council website.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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