2023 Griffith Spring Fest program

Welcome to Griffith Spring Fest 2023! There is so much to see and experience during the festival, such as our amazing and unique Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures and six beautiful gardens that have been created and nurtured by very hard-working and talented gardeners.

Garden bus tours are available so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery and gardens.

Join us at the LINX Launch Party and indulge in the local food on offer. Enjoy kids activities and live entertainment, local wine and beer by the sculptures.

Griffith is a wonderful multicultural community, with friendly people and great attractions.

Taste the culture of Griffith with an abundance of events and experiences to enjoy during this fortnight of Griffith Spring Fest 2023.

Call in to the Griffith Tourism Hub and let our wonderful team assist with your Griffith experience.

Griffith Tourism Hub

1800 681 141

visitgriffith@griffith.com.au

Corner Banna & Jondaryan Avenues griffithspringfest.com.au

@griffithspringfest

Plan yoUr festival

Real Juice Company

Citrus Sculptures

Sunday 8 – Saturday 21 October 2023

Banna Avenue

Welcome to the 26th Anniversary of the Griffith Citrus Sculptures. Over 60 creative and unique Citrus Sculptures will line Banna Avenue for two weeks. Witness this remarkable display made from over 100,000 locally grown oranges and grapefruit, by wandering through the sculptures. You might even see a talking robot,

Linx

Launch Party

Friday 13 October 2023 | 5pm – 8.30pm

Griffith Tourism Hub Car Park

Corner Banna & Jondaryan Avenues

Free Entry

Celebrate the launch of the Citrus Sculptures and Open Gardens at the street party amongst the sculptures with children’s activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Indulge in local food and wine available to purchase. A family-friendly event.

OPen Gardens

Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 October 2023

10am – 4pm

6 Open Gardens

Entry $8pp | Under 16 years free

Cash only at the gate or Eftpos available by pre-purchasing your tickets at the Griffith Tourism Hub.

We invite you to join us as we celebrate 31 years of open gardens, with six exclusive gardens for you to explore.

The Griffith Tourism Team are excited for you to enjoy the variety of experiences each garden has to offer.

Garden bus tours

Friday 13 – Sunday 15 October 2023

9:30am – 3pm

Adult (16 years +) $60pp | Child $30pp

Book a day trip and enjoy three open gardens and a light lunch. For bookings, scan the QR code below or contact Griffith Tourism Hub on 1800 681 141 for more information.

ROY SPAGNOLO & ASSOCIATES

Garden ONE

leanne & grant mcmillan

“Birchwood” 380 Boorga Road, Lake Wyangan

Peaceful & relaxing is ‘Birchwood’ – set on 2 acres from a bare block 10 years ago the garden has been created to include formal gardens with urns, pots, Buxus hedges, gazebo and feature trees. The native area is welcoming with surprise elements and wrap around garden beds and paths. There is scattered seating throughout the property to enjoy the views and a little bit of whimsy in every corner.

Providing: Pikelets for Morning/Afternoon tea and Sam’s sausage sizzle

Added Attractions: Verasoil/Wormtech and Griffith Feed & Grain pop up stalls

Supporting: Needy Paws Dog Rescue Inc. Griffith

Garden TWO Lyn & ron anson

1 Hyandra Street, Griffith

Located on a town corner block this is an ever-evolving garden of flowers, vegetables and trees including, an outdoor fishpond and a poultry unit. In addition to admiring flowers and trees, the garden is also a place to play and have fun. Stepping into small areas one is greeted with a surprise. Strategic use of the nature strip and the long view from the house through Robb Park and beyond gives the illusion of a garden with expansive lawns.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch

Added Attractions: Pop-up stalls by Griffith Feed & Grain and “Made By Me... Sue” candles and various condiments

Saturday 10.30am - Richard West Backyard Poultry Presentation with Q&As

Supporting: Can Assist Griffith

Garden three

Trish & louis sartor

This picturesque country garden is set amongst a citrus orchard near the village of Hanwood. It has recently been extended to compliment the original garden, featuring an abundance of roses and cottage plants. Visitors can wander through the many different sections of this expansive garden enjoying the rose arbours and colourful walkways. Throughout this setting, sunshine gates, cast iron water fountains, a Furphy water cart and various other Australian memorabilia add character to this beautiful rural garden.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch

Added Attractions: Art displays, plants for sale and raffles

Supporting: “Girl’s Day In” for local charities

Garden four

marj & mick careri

“Rosewood Park on Stokes” 121 Stokes Road, Hanwood

This spacious botanical garden is rich with hundreds of roses of all colours, sizes, shapes and textures. Surrounded by a citrus orchard and grape vineyard, this truly captures the magic of Griffith. Hedged by a wall of roses, flowering trees and a variety of shrubs, this garden has many rooms to explore. An idyllic gazebo and jetty over the picturesque pond complete the property. This year will mark the 20th Anniversary for “Rosewood Park on Stokes”.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch

Added Attractions: Raffles, market stalls, plants for sale and Aisling Distillery pop-up stall

Supporting: Binya School P&C

Garden Five

tori horder & lawrence salvestrin

“Davit Farm”

677 Cashmere Rd, Widgelli

A beautiful 3 acre park like garden, featuring large rooms of different colours, rose gardens, dry stone work and a monet lake bursting with colourful water iris, complemented by beautiful urns and statuary sourced from around the world. The sound of a beautiful bronze pan statue tinkles in the lilly pond to the background symphony of birdsong, while the sculpture “Irony” monopolises the white trunked forest. Take the time to sit and enjoy the tranquillity, beauty and vistas of this wellestablished farm garden.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch

Supporting: Riding For The Disabled

Garden six

emeri de bortoli

1 De Bortoli Road, Bilbul

Emeri De Bortoli’s gorgeous garden is filled with colour, variety, texture and whimsical charm. The fourteen-acre garden features a mixture of hardy exotics and natives thoughtfully arranged. There are meandering paths and secret gardens to get lost in, dry river beds and dry stone walls, architectural features like the “folly”, whimsical sculptures, a spectacular waterfall planted with natives, and a magical pink island. Last year we debuted the magnificent iron gates and this year we have another new feature: two-dimensional sculptures of children running through the beds adding charm and movement.

Providing: Morning/Afternoon tea and lunch

Added Attractions: Plants for sale

Supporting: Griffith Netball Association and Griffith Little Athletics

What’s on

A DAY IN THE ORCHARD

Saturday 7 October 2023, 12pm – 7pm

Piccolo Family Farm | piccolofamilyfarm.com.au

Piccolo Family Farm is proud to present A Day in the Orchard. This music, food and arts festival is a family-friendly event and set to be a fantastic day out. This event is set on a unique and beautiful working farm.

SIP & UNWIND AT CALABRIA FAMILY WINES

Daily | Mon – Fri: 9am – 4pm, Sat & Sun: 10am – 4pm

Calabria Family Wines | calabriawines.com.au

Discover a taste of Tuscany in the Riverina, explore and immerse yourself in a range of tasting experiences and cellar door offerings featuring an Italianesque bar menu of share plates, interactive sensory wall & winery museum.

EXPERIENCE SPRING IN A GLASS AT DE BORTOLI

Daily | Mon – Sat: 9am - 5pm, Sun: 10am - 4pm

De Bortoli Wines | debortoliwines.com.au

Enjoy the new-look Rococo sparkling, the popular pale, dry Rose Rosé, Emeri’s Garden Moscato for the sweeter palates and the sensational new soft, spritzy, chillable red, Chill Bill.

GRIFFITH ROTARY MARKETS

Sunday 8, 15 & 22 October 2023, 7.30am – 12pm

Griffith Showgrounds

Locally grown fruit and vegetables, bread, cakes and slices, plants, cheese, olive oil and much, much more. Gold coin donation entry.

007 SHAKEN NOT STIRRED

Tuesday 10 October 2023, 11am

Griffith Regional Theatre | griffithregionaltheatre.com.au

Celebrating the classic James Bond films, 007 Shaken Not Stirred boasts black-ties, luxurious gowns, stunning performances and exhilarating dancing.

HARVESTING HISTORY: EXPLORING CORYNNIA STATION’S HERITAGE WITH BELLA VITA RIVERINA TOURS

Wednesday 11 October & Thursday 12 October 2023

Bella Vita Riverina Tours | bellavitariverinatours.com.au

Bella Vita Tours will transport you to a unique part of Australia, showcasing the versatility of this great land. Join a small group tour led by one of the pioneers of the irrigation project at Corynnia Station. Immerse yourself in the stories and rich history and take in the magnificant gardens created by Julie and Bruce Armstrong.

DECORATE AND PLANT YOUR OWN FLOWER POT!

Thursday 12 & 19 October 2023, 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Griffith City Library | wrl.nsw.gov.au

Griffith City Library with Bunnings Griffith present their spring workshop, Decorate and plant your own flower pot! Ages 6-12 years. Bookings will open from Friday 6 October via Eventbrite.

GRIFFITH WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM OPEN DAY

Saturday 14 October, 10am – 5pm

Griffith War Memorial Museum | gwmm.org.au

Australian Women’s Land Army Commemoration - Griffith War Memorial Museum Open Day. Everybody…visitors, locals, young and old, are invited to attend.

SIP & STRETCH

Saturday 14 October, 8.30am – 10am

Yarran Wines | yarranwines.com.au

What better way to start your weekend than a wonderful morning of yoga, a light breakie and bubbles. Join Em from Saltbush Stretch for a 45 minute yoga class on the winery lawns followed by a glass of Yarran bubbles and breakie bar overlooking the vineyards and Cocoparra National Park from the cellar door terrace.

MURRUMBIDGEE COUNTRY QUILTERS - QUILT EXHIBITION

Saturday 14 October 10am – 4pm & Sunday 15 October 11am – 4pm

St Alban the Martyr Anglican Cathedral

Celebrating 100 years of worship in the cathedral this year with the Murrumbidgee Country Quilters exhibition. Gold coin donation entry.

What’s on

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT PICCOLO FAMILY FARM

Sunday 15 October 2023, 9am – 2pm

Piccolo Family Farm | piccolofamilyfarm.com.au

Coffee and food in the picturesque gardens and wine tastings in the Cellar Door. The charming gardens and collections of the farm are rich with stories and tranquillity, curated and established through the vision and passion of Peter and Rosa Piccolo.

MARCIA HINES STILL SHINING

Friday 20 October 2023, 7.30pm

Griffith Regional Theatre | griffithregionaltheatre.com.au

Australia’s beloved musical treasure, with a career spanning five amazing decades.

GRIFFITH CENTRAL MARKET DAY

Saturday 21 October, 9am – 2pm

Griffith Central | griffithcentral.com.au

Home-based businesses with amazing produce, products and everything in between.

MASTERING THE ART OF PAINTING WITH TAMBOURINE ART STUDIO

Sunday 22 October, 10am – 11.30am

Griffith Regional Art Gallery | griffithregionalartgallery.com.au

Does your child love painting? Then book them in to join Isis-Rae Ronan from Tambourine Art Studio for a Mastering the Art of Painting Session. Ages 6 - 12 years.

SOPHIE CHAUNCY ART POP-UP EXHIBITION AT ROR

Mon - Thur: 11am - 4pm, Sat & Sun: 10am - 12pm

ROR Space | rorspace.com.au

Growing up in regional NSW, Sophie’s work represents her love of the Australian bush and its native species. Her paintings focus on the beauty she has found along the banks of the Murrumbidgee and hang as a reminder to nurture our environment.

DI TARR: ONLY JUST BEGUN

Wednesday – Friday: 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun: 11am - 2pm

Griffith Regional Art Gallery | griffithregionalartgallery.com.au

Take a fantastical journey through the decades and explore Di Tarr’s diverse and ever evolving art practice. Di has experimented with a variety of mediums to create thought-provoking works that are textually layered, visually stunning and conceptually complex.

attractions

There are so many exciting things to see and do while you’re visiting. Take the time to explore, you will be delighted at what you find.

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Eat

Bertoldo’s Bakery

Bull & Bell Steakhouse

Cocoa & Bean

Giuseppe’s Restaurant & Bar

Il Corso Café

La Scala Restaurant

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Little Italy

Zecca Handmade Italian

Drink

Baratto Wines

Berton Vineyards

Billabong Bottleshop

Calabria Family Wines

Casella Family Brands

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Hotel Victoria

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Warburn Estate

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Murray Cod

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Stomp

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Agricultural Tours Riverina

Altina Wildlife Park

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Catania Fruit Salad Farm

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Made to Thrive Float

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Rotary Club of Griffith East

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