September 25, 2023
Gardeners took advantage of the perfect Spring weather at the weekend to flock to the two-day Wondai Garden Expo.
Stallholders told southburnett.com.au that Saturday morning was especially busy, with crowds flocking in as soon as the gates opened.
By Saturday afternoon, the rush had settled down but Wondai Garden Expo Committee vice-president Peter Biltoft, who was manning the gate, said a steady stream was still coming in.
“There’s been a couple of thousand so far. It’s been an excellent Saturday and we’re looking forward to an even better Sunday,” he said.
The Spring Expo featured about 100 stalls, selling everything from garden ornaments and metal signs to shrubs, fruit trees and ornamental flowers of every variety.
Stalls stretched around the oval as well as inside the Lions Pavilion where a flower show was being run by the Wondai Garden Club.
The Expo was officially opened on Saturday morning by Acting Mayor Gavin Jones with assistance from Crs Kathy Duff and Scott Henschen.
There were guest speakers rostered on in the open, undercover area on both days, including Penny Hegarty, from the Maleny Garden Club, who shared her tips; Earthfood founder Bronwyn Holm, and Earthlife general manager Colin Purnell.
The winners of the Best Stall competition were announced on Sunday: Glenwood Palms 1st; Brett’s Backyard 2nd; and Everything Chicken 3rd.
The blustery conditions on Friday caused some headaches for stallholders setting up their gazebos but the wind had dropped and the sun had come out to greet visitors by Saturday.
The Wondai Garden Expo Committee’s next event will be the Autumn Expo, which will be held on April 20-21 next year.
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