The much-anticipated Bellingen Spring Plant Fair is this Saturday, and region enthusiasts, nature lovers, and foodies won’t want to miss this vibrant community event. With new opening hours of 7:30 AM to 1 PM Saturday 13th September - head to one of the most dynamic Spring celebrations on the Mid North Coast.
A Gardener’s Paradise
With stalls featuring an incredible range of supplies, native plants, and tools, the bi-annual is a haven for anyone with a green thumb or simply love plants and greening the planet! Browse native plants, seeds, bee and bird boxes, and a variety of nursery offerings. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, bush regen-er or just starting out, you’ll find everything you need to bring your garden to life.
Treat Your Taste Buds
Food lovers are in for a treat with a lineup of incredible options. Indulge in crispy delights from Bello Pasta, The Rosti Project, savour the flavours of Traditional Ethiopian food, and enjoy breakfast pizzas hot from the oven. Be sure to stop by the Bellingen Environment Centre cake stall, renowned for its delicious baked goods. Make sure you get a raffle ticket when you visit.
Entertaining and Educational Fun
The fair isn’t just for shopping and eating – it’s packed with entertainment and educational activities. Enjoy live music from talents Sophia Fletcher and Inga Vandyk of the Bellingen Environment Centre as they fill the morning with beautiful tunes.
Plus, engage in informative workshops and explore practical gardening skills. Head to Stall 68:
• 9:15am - Workshop 1 - Elizabeth Scott - Live Composting!
10am - Workshop 2 - Peter Knock - Nest Boxes
• 11am - Workshop 3 - Ross Macleay - Bellingen Park Planting Walk
• 11:30 - Workshop 4 - Maaike - Living Waste Free
• 12noon - Workshop 5 - Permaculture or Organic Farming by the Patch Organics - Luigi & Nidya
The Famous Bellingen Plant Fair Raffle
Don’t miss your chance to enter the Bellingen Spring Plant Fair Raffle, where each stallholder has donated amazing prizes. Whether you’re hoping to win a special plant, gardening tool, or unique crafted item, this raffle is always a highlight of the day. The raffle will be drawn at the BEC Stall at 12:30. Please be there to claim your prize.
Important Reminders
Please note that dogs are not allowed in the market space. Want to get more involved? Volunteers are still needed to make the event a success—email the organisers for more information - bellingenplantfair@gmail.com.
With so much to do, see, eat, and win, the Bellingen Spring Plant Fair welcomes everyone for a morning filled with fun, community spirit, all in the name of supporting the work of the Bellingen Environment Centre and greening the earth. Don’t miss out!
Important information:
Free to attend, appreciate a gold coin donation to support Bellingen Environment Centre
Location - Bellingen Park
Opening Hours - 7:30am-1pm
Workshops from 9:15am
No dogs please.
