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ADELAIDE HILLS
GARDEN AFFAIR

Celebrating the joys, art, science and history of gardening

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Sunday 3rd May 2026  10am to 3.30pm

Stangate House and Gardens, Aldgate S.A.


Adelaide Hills Garden Affair Returns Bigger and Better in Autumn 2026

Set in a spectacular historic Hills autumn garden, you will find many gardening related stalls with plants, garden décor and accessories, tools, activities for all ages,
artists in the garden, art and food vans.

The Inspiration Hub includes a Speaker Program with SA's gardening champion Sophie Thomson and learning experiences and activities for all ages from 3yrs old upwards.

Just 1 week before Mother's Day, make a day of it and come along to learn and enjoy. 

Tickets on sale 

BUY TICKETS ONLINE and claim a free Neutrog 1L Seamungus
(rrp $18.95) for collection at the event
Tickets $12 - $15 | children 12 and under are free
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Celebrate the Joys of Gardening

Perfectly timed just one week before Mother’s Day, the Adelaide Hills Garden Affair invites you to embrace nature and  the joys of gardening.

Set among the spectacular autumn colours of the Adelaide Hills, this award‑winning, one‑day event returns to the historic Stangate House and internationally acclaimed gardens — a must‑attend celebration for garden lovers of all ages.

Discover, Learn, Connect

Do you love gardening? Want to know more? Come along and celebrate everything gardening has to offer — learn from experts, feed your curiosity, make new connections, and deepen your gardening know‑how. Explore the rich history of this 1930s house and the internationally renowned historic garden.

Make a day of it, bring your friends.​

Inspiring Activities for All Ages​​

Enjoy a full program designed to spark creativity and confidence in every gardener:

  • Hands‑on activities for adults and children

  • A dynamic Speakers’ Program

  • Meet gardening experts in the new Inspiration Hub

  • Ideas for gardening in changing conditions

  • Stories from the garden’s remarkable heritage

​Keynote Speaker: Sophie Thomson

Thanks to the generous support of major sponsor Neutrog Australia, we welcome Sophie Thomson — South Australia’s passionate gardener, horticulturalist, author and beloved presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia and talk‑back radio. Sophie brings her trademark energy, warmth and practical wisdom to inspire gardeners at every level.​​

 Over 60 Stalls to Explore

Browse a vibrant selection of specialty stalls offering:

  • Plants and rare finds

  • Garden décor and artisan pieces

  • Tools, supplies and new gardening techniques

  • Local artists and makers

  • Delicious food and refreshments spilling onto Euston Road beside the Aldgate Hut Community Centre

There’s something for every gardener — and every garden.

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Adelaide Hills Garden Affair Inc. sincerely thanks our volunteers and supporters, without whom the 2026 event would not be possible.

Major sponsors:
 

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Sponsors:

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Supporters:

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You too can be part of this fabulous event. If you are interested in offering financial or in-kind support or volunteering in any way  Contact us.
This event is a not-for-profit,  volunteer run enterprise and cannot happen without our valuable supporters. Find out about our 2024 sponsors and supporters here and support these generous local organisations.

Disability access: Regrettably, reasonable mobility is required at this 3-level garden venue. Stangate House and Gardens are not suitable for disability scooters or self-propelled wheelchairs. Patrons with walking frames would only be able to safely negotiate the paths with direct assistance though with consideration that paths between the entry gates and flat lawn areas are on a slope.

No pets are allowed at this event.  Essential assistance dogs excepted.

Elizabeth Dobson: President

mob: 0400 116 463

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Sunday 3rd May 2026

10am to 3.30pm

Stangate House and Gardens,

cnr Edgeware and Euston Roads, Aldgate, SA

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Tickets are on sale at TryBooking

Email: adelaidehillsgardenaffair@gmail.com

Post: c/o 551 Scott Creek Rd, Scott Creek 5153

ABN: 52324922427

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