Esk Garden Fair - Back on June 20 - 2026

🌿 Esk Garden Fair – A Garden Fair Like No Other

Celebrate gardening and creativity in the heart of Esk! 
Browse dozens of nurseries and hobby growers offering a bounty of plants, plus over 100 quality exhibitors showcasing unique garden art and gardening essentials.

✨ Highlights
🌿 Vast selection of plants, garden art, 
🎤 Guest speakers sharing gardening wisdom
🎶 Live music adding to the festive atmosphere
🐾 Dog-friendly, so bring your furry companion
🍔Three food courts with delicious options
☕ Five specialty coffee vans for your caffeine fix
💵 ATM on-site for convenience

Bring your family, friends, and your love of gardening—Esk is the place to be this winter! Gates open 8am | Entry $5 | Kids under 16 FREE  (Cash only a gates) or click below to purchase online
$5 Entry, under 16 Free, Cash only at gates, 8am till 3pm
Parking is off Esk-Hampton Road in the bottom of the park. More parking can be found down the road past the bridge outside the showgrounds.
We have 3 food courts positioned conveniently around the grounds with each food court providing table and chairs seating for around 100 people at each area, as well as some seating at the old Esk Railway Station and the large grassy hill opposite which is a popular spot for families to sit and let the kids play on the hill while the parents relax in the lovely winter sun and take in the view. We pride ourselves on offering multiple comfortable areas to relax and recharge and immerse yourself in the country atmosphere and hospitality of Esk.

To keep everyone fed and happy we source a variety of different food vendors both sweet and savory, hot and cold options. With over 14 food vendors throughout the event, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste buds!. All vendors are encouraged to offer options for vegetarians and vegans as well as those who require gluten free or dairy free diet. You will find vendors have notations on our stallholders list when it is announced to what options they cater for.  Also, to satisfy your caffeine cravings we have 5 coffee vendors, so you won’t have to look far.
Yes we love dogs, please keep them on a lead and under supervision at all times.

Groups arriving via coach that book 20 or more, can receive reduced entry at $4 each. All you have to do to get this deal is book your coach in with us and pre-pay, via bank deposit or cheque. VIP Bus stop with greeting hostess for a smooth experience. Coach Parking is in Wattle Street.
Ready to book?  Just shoot an email to valleyofthelakesgardenclub@gmail.com


Esk is a charming country town in the Somerset region, located approximately 100 km northwest of Brisbane. Below are directions from key locations:
From Brisbane ( Northside) (Approx. 1 hr 30 min, 100 km)
1. Take the Bruce Highway (M1) north, then exit onto Samford Road (State Route 22) towards Ferny Grove.
2. Follow Mount Glorious Road (State Route 31) through the D’Aguilar National Park.
3. Continue on Wivenhoe-Somerset Road to Esk.


From Brisbane ( Southside) (Approx. 1 hr 15 min, 100 km)
1. Take the Ipswich Motorway (M7) towards Ipswich.
2. Merge onto the Warrego Highway (A2) and take the exit for Fernvale/Esk (Brisbane Valley Highway, A17).
Follow the Brisbane Valley Highway into Esk.

From Ipswich (Approx. 50 min, 60 km)
1. Take the Warrego Highway (A2) west.
2. Take the Brisbane Valley Highway (A17) exit towards Fernvale.
Continue on the Brisbane Valley Highway, passing through Fernvale and Coominya before reaching Esk.

From Toowoomba (Approx. 1 hr 15 min, 85 km)
1. Take the Warrego Highway (A2) east towards Brisbane.
2. Exit onto the Gatton-Esk Road at Gatton.
Follow Gatton-Esk Road north through the scenic countryside until you arrive in Esk.

From the Sunshine Coast (Approx. 2 hr, 130 km)
1. Take the Bruce Highway (M1) south towards Brisbane.
2. Exit onto the D’Aguilar Highway (State Route 85) at Caboolture.
3. Follow the D’Aguilar Highway through Woodford and Kilcoy.
Turn left onto Brisbane Valley Highway (A17) at Harlin and follow it to Esk.

From the Gold Coast (Approx. 2 hr, 150 km)
1. Take the Pacific Motorway (M1) north towards Brisbane.
2. Merge onto the Ipswich Motorway (M7), then onto the Warrego Highway (A2) west.
3. Take the Brisbane Valley Highway (A17) exit towards Fernvale and follow it into Esk.
For a smoother journey, follow GPS navigation and allow extra travel time during peak periods. Enjoy the scenic drive and we look forward to welcoming you to the Esk Garden Fair! 🌿🚗


If you are interested in being a stallholder for 2025, you can email your stall details and we will review to see if we have any gaps in our variety of stalls that you may fill or go on our waiting list. We are strictly garden related, plants, garden art and garden related items only are permitted. Craft stalls can book at the ESK CWA craft Fair , contact Patti on 0418758713 and regular market stalls can book at the Esk Country Markets.
The Esk Garden Fair is presented by the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club. We are a community non-profit organization, that focus on general gardening, plants of all kinds, and anything associated with gardening. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Somerset Civic Centre 35 Esk-Hampton Road Esk, where we have guest speakers, monthly raffle, display table and plant sales.
To hold a not-for-profit event to showcase Esk and the Somerset Region. To promote the enjoyment of gardening, friendship and a healthy lifestyle through gardening. Money raised is used to pay expenses relating to the fair with the balance of funds being held over to help cover costs for the next year’s event.
The Valley of the Lakes Garden Club held the first Esk Garden Fair on June 18th, 2016.  Since then, the Esk Garden Fair has gone from strength to strength winning the Somerset event of the year in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
  • Esk Garden Fair, Pipeliner Park, In the grounds of the Old Esk Railway Station, off Esk-Hampton Road, Esk.

Esk Garden Fair Plants Seeds of Creativity with Lasting Legacy:

A vibrant new chapter in Esk’s public art story began on Friday, May 23, with the unveiling of the first installation in the Esk Mosaic Trail—a striking mosaic totem now proudly standing in Pipeliner Park near the Old Esk Railway Station. Crafted by members of the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club, the totem is a joyful tribute to the region’s biodiversity, made from both recycled and new materials with over 2,000 volunteer hours poured into its creation. The Esk Mosaic Trail is fully funded through proceeds from the annual Esk Garden Fair and proudly supported by the Somerset Regional Council. More installations are already in the works, with the trail expected to grow each year.

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii)

Artist: Debra King

Details: Gregarious parrots often seen in flocks of 10 or more. Recognized for their vivid red tail feathers and loud calls.

Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: A quiet and shy bird usually seen in pairs.

Sacred Kingfisher,(Todiramphus sanctus)

Artist: Sue Ulhmann

Details: Small to sized birds with large heads and sharp beaks. Known for their striking colors and swift hunting over water.

Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)

Artist; Lisa Davis

Details: Kookaburra known for its loud, laugh-like call. A familiar bird across eastern Australia, often heard at dawn and dusk. Willy Wagtail, A bold little bird often seen wagging its tail and chasing off larger birds from its territory. Frequently found near livestock.

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

Artist: Anita Steel

Details: A very common bird along the Rail Trail loved for their vibrant and playful nature often seen in noisy flocks feeding on nectar.

Southern Boobook Owl (Ninox novaeseelandiae)

Artist: Debra King

Details: Australia’s smallest owl, known for its "boo-book" call heard at night.

Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus)

Artist: Stacey Butler

Details: Dazzling aerial insectivores, often seen swooping after bees and insects in open areas.

Protea (Protea spp.)

Artist: Kerri Melville

Details: A genus of flowering plants native to South Africa, known for their striking appearance and tough growth habit. Proteas are well-suited to the Somerset region's climate and are a popular garden plant, with several commercially grown locally.

Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)

Artist: Sue Ulhmann

Details: Known for its warbling song and bold personality and often a troublemaker swooping along sections of the trail. Magpies are territorial and intelligent.

Waratah (Telopea speciosissima)

Artists: Kerri Melville & Lisa Davis

Details: although the NSW floral emblem it’s a garden favorite for its striking red flower known for its bold structure and long-lasting bloom.

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: Small finches with striking striped patterns and bright beaks. Often seen in groups around dams and water sources along the Rail Trail.

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: A joyful sight along the trail seen sleeping in eucalyptus trees. Mostly nocturnal and quite solitary.

Sulfur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)

Artist: Kerri Melville

Details: Large, loud, and intelligent white parrots with a signature yellow crest.

Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

Artist: Rosie O’Brien

Details: Nocturnal and widespread, this possum is often seen along the trail at night. Known for its bushy tail and adaptability.

Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis)

Artist: Sue Kokkinn

Details: Often seen perching quietly in low shrubs. Has a pleasant, whistling call.

Australian Bass (Macquaria novemaculeata)

Artist: Patti Jaenke

Details: A native freshwater fish, popular among anglers. Inhabits rivers and streams along the rail trail and Somerset and Wivenhoe dams.

Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla)

Artist: Sue Kokkinn

Details: Also called the pink and grey cockatoo. A highly social and intelligent bird, common throughout Somerset.

Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)

Artist: Sue Ulhmann

Details: Australia's national floral emblem. Bright yellow blooms in late winter to spring.

King-Parrot (Male) (Alisterus scapularis)

Artist: Patti Power

Details: The only Australian parrot with a completely red head. Known to be gentle and social, often seen visiting gardens.

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: An introduced species, often seen around Somerset. Was once the emblem of the former Esk Shire.

Mistletoebird (Dicaeum hirundinaceum)

Artist: Nicolee Ditchfield

Details: Small and fast, easily missed unless you glimpse its red chest or hear its high-pitched call. A specialist feeder on mistletoe berries.

King-Parrot (Female) (Alisterus scapularis)

Artist: Leigh Pearson

Details: Similar to males, but with a completely green head and chest. Often seen in pairs or family groups.

Double-barred Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: A petite, cheerful finch with a distinctive black “double bar” across its chest.

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Also known as: Banana Bird Details: Recognizable by its striking blue face and energetic feeding behavior.

Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Artist: Leigh Pearson

Details: A shy monotreme covered in spines, feeding on ants and termites. Often seen waddling slowly across bushland.