Floral Displays & Competitions

At the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, the gardening and floral industries set the standards in horticulture by bringing together new ideas and the very best plants, products and people with a rigorous commitment to quality.

The Royal Exhibition Building turns into the Great Hall of Flowers for the 5 days of the Show. The Great Hall of Flowers boasts an incredible collection of glorious and vibrant displays from some of Australia’s top established and up-and-coming designers. Brides and grooms-to-be are enthralled by the Wedding Floral Showcase with charming displays to suit a range of budgets, styles and locations. Attendees also browse a collection of show-stopping creations from RMIT design students as part of a new and improved floral fashion display, whilst taking in the bright displays and colourful scent of thousands of flowers filling the air.

Take part in this prestigious event and your business will be associated with the sustainability messaging, tradition, quality and all the excitement of a major event which enjoys strong national media attention.

If you would like to express your interest in competing in the 2024 Floral Competitions & Displays please complete the EOI form below

Expression of Interest – Floral Displays & Competitions

Floral Design Competitions

Looking to create a bold floral installation to display in the Great Hall of Flowers? Join the best local & international floral designers as they showcase their artistry and compete to take home the prestigious Gold Floral Design Award. Leading Australian and international florists will create a range of interactive and memorable floral displays, transforming the hall in to a floral wonderland in full bloom.

Shop Window Competition

If you would like to express your interest in competing in the 2024 Shop Window Competition please complete the EOI form at the top of the page.

The Shop Window Floral Design Competition is an open competition giving florists, designers, stylists, floristry students, flower enthusiasts and more the opportunity to create a unique floral ‘shop window’ display at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Your floral display will be seen by more than 100,000 visitors across five glorious Autumn days. Presentation and your ability to impress both the public and the judges with your creative flair is the focus.

FAST FACTS:

Prize Money:
1^st Prize	$2,500
2^nd Prize	$1,250
3^rd Prize	$750

Site Layout:
2.5m x 2.0m ‘Shop Window’ space per competitor White walls Two side & one rear wall (2.4m high) 30cm façade

Open Floral Competition

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will be hosting an Open Floral Exhibit Competition open to the floral industry and floral stylists.

If you would like to express your interest in competing in the 2024 Open Floral Competition please complete the EOI form at the top of the page.

Wedding Floral Showcase

If you would like to express your interest in competing in the 2024 Wedding Floral Showcase please complete the EOI form at the top of the page.

Brides and grooms-to-be are enthralled by the designs at the Wedding Floral Showcase. Bigger and better than ever, this year’s exhibit will give designers the chance to showcase the latest and greatest wedding floral design trends.