Welcome to The Chronicle Garden Competition

For over seven decades, The Chronicle Garden Competition has been a beloved contest during Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers, celebrating the passion, creativity, and dedication of local gardeners.

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Competition Details

From first-time entrants to long-time competitors, this competition showcases Toowoomba’s most spectacular gardens.

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Exhibition Gardens

Step into stunning private gardens open for 10 days.

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Open Gardens

Winning gardens are open to the public during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

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Naming Sponsor

The Chronicle

For more than 75 years, The Chronicle has been at the heart of celebrating Toowoomba’s gardens. As the founding partner of competition, their efforts have brought this iconic event to life, showcasing the creativity and passion of our gardening community and keeping this much-loved tradition thriving.

Major Partner

Toowoomba Regional Council

Toowoomba Regional Council shares our city’s deep love of gardens and the people who nurture them. As proud sponsors of The Chronicle Garden Competition, they help honour the dedication of our gardeners and celebrate the role gardens play in shaping the beauty, spirit, and legacy of our region.

Event Partner

Pechey Distilling Co.

Pechey Distilling Co. has a history of bottling the spirit of The Chronicle Garden Competition by creating a limited-edition gin infused with ingredients from local entrants’ gardens. This year, their Carnival Spirit gin takes centre stage, crafted with botanicals and native vine honey from their own hives at Pechey Homestead. Sample their creations this September as you explore the gardens.

Event Partner

Toowoomba Mazda

Toowoomba Mazda is proud to support The Chronicle Garden Competition and the vibrant community that brings it to life. Just as our local gardeners pour passion, care, and creativity into their gardens, Toowoomba Mazda is committed to nurturing the people, traditions, and events that make our region truly special. Toowoomba Mazda has proudly donated the official judging vehicle for many years, helping ensure this beloved competition continues to bloom and grow — just like the gardens it celebrates. Visit Toowoomba Mazda today and be a part of what makes our community thrive!

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