# Event Details - **Event Name**: Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Visitors are invited to experience a vibrant celebration of gardens, art, and remembrance, at a special Open Garden and Art Trail event taking place with FREE entry every weekend throughout September 2026.This stunning private garden is proudly entered in the annual The Chronicle Garden Competition and offers guests a colourful and inspiring experience featuring an extraordinary variety of flowering plants, vegetables, fruit trees, themed garden spaces, and artistic displays.A heartfelt feature of the garden is its dedication to a cherished friend lost to domestic violence, creating a space of reflection, awareness, and hope. Visitors will also discover the moving “Lest We Forget” garden area, dedicated to the service and sacrifice of Australia’s Armed Forces.Adding to the experience, respected professional artist Vivienne Heckels will be displaying, demonstrating, and selling her artwork as part of the wider Toowoomba Art Trail which coincides with the event. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist, watch live demonstrations, and purchase unique original works.The event promises fun and activities for all ages, including:Daily Teddy Bears’ Picnic“Adopt a Bear” fundraising activity supporting Back to the Bush KoalasGifts and specialty items for sale, with proceeds supporting Protea Place – Women’s Support Centre.Unique Plants will be available for purchaseCoffee and snacks are also available for saleGardening Hints and Tips available during Q & ABeautiful photographic opportunities throughout the gardensOrganiser Heather Smith says the event is about more than gardening.“This garden has been created with love, remembrance, creativity, and community connection at its heart. We want people to leave inspired, uplifted, and knowing they have contributed to important local causes.”The Open Garden and Art Trail event is expected to attract garden enthusiasts, art lovers, photographers, families, and visitors from across the Darling Downs and beyond.Event DetailsLocation: 114 Nelson Street, Middle Ridge, ToowoombaDates: Every weekend in September 2026, including 18th–27th SeptemberTime: 9:00am – 5:00pm dailyEntry Cost: FREEBus Parking is Available and the front garden is wheelchair accessible.Media & Public EnquiriesHeather Smith Phone: 0488 171 500 Email: futuretraining4u@gmail.comVisitors are encouraged to bring cameras, friends, and their love of gardens, art, and community spirit for a memorable Toowoomba spring experience.The event aims to support important community organisations while celebrating creativity, resilience, and the joy that gardens can bring. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toowoomba/toowoomba-competition-open-garden-and-art-trail-tickets/80008939309146 - **Event Categories**: festivals, exhibitions, photography, art, trips-adventures, contests, nonprofit, charities - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Parking: Free On-site - Pets Allowed: Yes - Doors Open At: 9:00 AM - Photography: In Garden, not of Art - Seating: Limited - Doors Close At: 4:30 PM - Kids Allowed: Under Control ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 0.00 AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toowoomba - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Open Garden - **lat**: -27.55982208251953 - **long**: 151.95066833496094 - **full address**: Open Garden, 114 Nelson St, Middle Ridge, Toowoomba, Qld 4350, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4eea1075a0f.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4ee9ed77e0b.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4ee9d0ef4cb.jpeg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4ee9bf2d1f2.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4ee9b888415.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 6 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4ee9b87b5eb.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 7 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4ee9a35012a.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a4ee9a31378a.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail being held? - **A:** Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Open Garden, 114 Nelson St, Middle Ridge, Toowoomba, Qld 4350, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail? - **A:** Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail is organized by Heather Smith. - **Q**: Where can I buy Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail tickets? - **A:** Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail, happening on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Toowoomba, is available on AllEvents. AllEvents is the official ticketing partner for this event. After booking, you will receive instant QR E-tickets on your mobile via Email, SMS, and WhatsApp. Simply show your QR ticket at the venue gate for quick, contactless entry. - **Q**: What type of ticket is available for Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail? - **A:** There is one ticket option available for Toowoomba Competition Open Garden and Art Trail:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFREE TICKETFreeAvailablePrices shown are base prices; booking fees and taxes may apply. 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