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International Rose Garden Festival in Morwell 13-21 November 2021Variety of flowery events to watch out for at Morwell. By news@gippsland - 3rd November 2021 - Back to News Every year the spellbinding display of 3,500 roses draws festival goers and garden lovers to Morwell to swoon over the delicate blooms. This year the festival will be held both in person and virtually so everyone can enjoy the show stopping performance at this internationally recognised rose garden. 
To view the AGL Loy Yang Night Lights Installation you'll be required to book a one hour viewing session prior to visiting the garden 2021 HighlightsA highlight of the program is the annual AGL Night Light Installation (7.30 - 10.30pm each night of the festival) where garden beds and ornaments are lit up by light projections. This year the lighting displays have been extended so you can wander the rose garden and Commercial Road, and on weekends you can also enjoy roving performances. Bookings are required for the Night Lights. On location, you can breathe in the fragrant scents as you wander the gardens, see activities in the Tarwin Street event space and join in a cut rose competition. Online, you can take a virtual tour, or join an online lantern or flower making workshop. Event programSee the list of events that are really to watch out for:
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Nov - AGL Night Lights 7.30 - 10.30pm
- Roving Performers
- Lantern Making Workshop
- Paper Flower Making Workshop
- Latrobe Regional Gallery - 50 Years 50 Artists exhibition
Mon 15 - Fri 19 Nov - AGL Night Lights 7.30 - 10.30pm
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Nov - AGL Night Lights 7.30 - 10.30pm
- Roving Performers
- LED Flower Garden
- Chalk Artist - Tarwin St
- Cut Rose Competition - Tarwin St
- Latrobe Regional Gallery - 50 Years 50 Artists exhibition
These are the events that are definitely not to be missed. 2021 International rose garden, MorwellThe international rose garden will be at Morwell on: - When: 13 - 21 Nov
- Where: Morwell International Rose Garden, Commercial St, Morwell
- Cost: Free
You can also join online at international rose garden virtual tour Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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