$195 NZ
27-28 March 2026
Join other seasonal flower growers for our first Australian Meetup. We'll be attending the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show on the first day, then touring flower farms in Victoria on day two.
The Meetup is being hosted by FBA members Jay of Flinders Farm Gate and Mardi of Quite Contrary Flower Farm, supported by Aussie FBA Mentor Belinda of The Flowering Field.
MEETUP Melbourne
The full itinerary is being finalised to include visits to the following places.
FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2026: 1000-1600:
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Tickets: $38 AUS - book your own ticket here
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1600-1900: Optional
Stories in Bloom: A Growers Avenue Gathering
Alimentari Delicatessen, Fitzroy, VIC
Tickets: $80 AUS
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1900: Optional Drinks + Dinner
An Informal Gathering to relax and socialise. Melbourne Central, Venue to be confirmed.
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SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2026: 0900-1600
Flinders Farm Gate, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
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Lunch - Cafe to be confirmed.
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Quite Contrary Flower Farm, Garfield, Victoria
Other visits to be confirmed.
What's included and what you need to cover yourself.
FBA Ticket includes flower farm tours + Saturday morning tea
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show Tickets NOT INCLUDED. Book your own tickets direct here.
Stories in Bloom: A Growers Avenue Gathering Tickets NOT INCLUDED. Link to buy ticket available when you purchase your FBA Meetup Ticket.
Pay for your own lunch and dinner.
Transport and accommodation not included. You'll need to make your own arrangements.
Please let us know any dietary considerations for morning tea on Saturday. For dinner and lunch options, please look at the menu options of the lunch stops online to see whether they can accommodate your specific needs.
Since we are all about better efficiencies, and less impact on the planet, and making connections - so we encourage all efforts to carpool, share accommodation etc.
important information
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Terms & Conditions
Tickets $195 NZ
You are responsible for booking your own tickets for the Melbourne International Flower Show and the Stories in Bloom: A Growers Avenue Gathering.
We highly recommend that you book your tickets as soon as you have booked your spot on the FBA Meetup.
No refunds will be available after payment is made, even if you need to cancel. You may transfer your ticket to someone else, please email hello@floralbusinessactivator.com if you make this arrangement.
Quite Contrary Flower Farm