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International Rose Garden Festival in Morwell from 11 - 12 November 2023

2023 International Rose Garden Festival in Morwell on Nov 11-12. Marvel at 4000 roses cared for by volunteers. Enjoy stalls, workshops, music, and Remembrance Day tribute. Night illumination by AGL Loy Yang.

By news@gippsland - 19th July 2023 - Back to News

The 2023 International Rose Garden Festival Morwell will be held on November 11 and 12. We look forward to welcoming visitors from across the state, who will have the opportunity to marvel at the garden in full bloom, showcasing 4000 roses that receive over 6000 hours a year of care by dedicated volunteers. Stalls, workshops, talks, live music, children's activities and food trucks will feature on both days of the festival.

Excited to welcome visitors to admire 4000 blooming roses cared for by volunteers. Festival features stalls, workshops, live music, and Costa Georgiadis

Celebrating community spirit

We are excited to again welcome ABC Gardening Australia host and crowd favourite Costa Georgiadis to Latrobe City. On the Sunday, families will be able to enjoy a live performance from Scrapboy and Costa the Gnome.

To recognise Remembrance Day, a minute silence and reflection will occur at 11am, with the day commemorated through a range of children's activities and artwork displays featuring red poppies. The garden will be illuminated at night on Saturday and Sunday as part of the light installation supported by AGL Loy Yang.

Festival information

For more information about the festival, visit the International Rose Garden Festival Morwell website.Launch to be conducted by Latrobe City Council and event sponsor AGL.

• When: Thursday, July 20 at 4.15pm
• Where: Latrobe Regional Gallery, 138 Commercial Road, Morwell

Media contacts

• Lauren Carey, Manager Engagement and Customer Focus Latrobe City Council, 0418 147 788
• Laura Brooker, Graduate Communications Officer, will be present on the day

Pictures from Kellie O'Callaghan Facebook page.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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