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Angair Wildflower & Arts Show

19 - 20 September 2026

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Anglesea Community Precinct

Opening Night Gala

The show will be launched on Friday 18 September between 5-7 pm at the Conference Centre, 105 Great Ocean Road Resort, Anglesea.
Entry to the new special event is $20 a head – this covers a welcome drink and delicious nibbles. Entertainment provided by the wonderful Harmony Strings duo.

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– Show will be opened by the Mayor of the Surf Coast, Libby Stapleton
– Presentation of prizes to winners of the Arts and Photography Exhibition by renowned local artist, Pat McKenzie
– Special presentation on the Painkalac Creek Regeneration project
– Launch of Angair’s latest wildlife brochure Bugs and Beetles

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Local flower & orchid display

View the abundant display of the Indigenous plants and flowers found in the Anglesea and Aireys Inlet district.
The native orchid display is always a highlight. Speak to our Angair orchid specialists.

Indigenous Plant Sale

Get in early to buy your indigenous plants. Our Angair propagators have raised hundreds of local species ready to plant in your garden.

Prices start from $5

Arts and Photography Exhibition

Theme: Art Inspired by the Surf Coast

All genres welcome.  5 Award categories. Details and Entry Form here.

The Exhibition runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday in the Anglesea Community House Annexe.

Come and see the amazing work of our talented local artists and creatives.

Guided Walks

  • Join one of the many free guided walks to explore the local bushland with Angair experts. Buses take walkers to favourite locations for observing spring wildflowers. These walks are scheduled for 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Bookings are essential at the Walk Booking Desk.
  • Special Orchid walks guided by Margaret MacDonald on Saturday & Sunday at 1-3pm. Bookings are necessary and participants self drive to walk locations.
  • Learn about the regeneration of the Painkalac Creek valley on a guided walk at 2:00pm Saturday 20th September. Book at the show and self-drive to 101 Bambra Road Aireys Inlet
  • Environmental Weed Walk – book at Walk Booking Desk.

Bird Walk

Bookings essential

James Orton will lead a bird-watching walk on Saturday 19th 10:30 am in and around  Coogoorah Park.

 

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Environmental Weeds

  • Learn about the variety of environmental weeds that proliferate across our local district.
  • Find out about Angair’s new Environmental Weed Identification Service for home owners and suggestions for replacement Indigenous plants
  • Join an Environmental Weed walk. Book at the Walk Booking Desk

Children’s Activities: Creative Arts

Children will enjoy creating and decorating fantastical creatures with clay and elements from the natural environment.
This activity is on all day in the Community Hall.

Children’s Activities: Wildlife Exposure

The team from Wild Life Xposure will bring delight to children with their Australian wildlife presentation and hands-on experiences.

Two sessions: Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 – 11:30 – Anglesea Kindergarten (next to main hall).

Children’s Activities: Coastal Nectar

Children will learn more about the world of bee species and their incredible role in the natural environment and food production. The presentation will engage and is sure to entertain with a variety of displays and candle making activity.
One session Saturday 2:30 -3:30 pm – Anglesea Kindergarten.

Art Splash - Children’s Art & Craft Activities

Children will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of art and craft on Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 2.00pm in the Anglesea Kindergarten.

Anglesea River Canoe Discovery with EcoLogic

Join the Ecologic team for an afternoon’s aquatic ramble on Anglesea River. Discover the river and Coogoorah Park from a different perspective and learn about the features including the animals and plants that call this area home.

  • Saturday 19th September 2026 1:30pm – 3:30pm
  • Open to ages 12 and over. Children attending under 16 years of age must have an adult in attendance on the activity.

Bookings for Canoe Discovery are essential.

Numbers are limited.  Book here. Full details about the event are on the booking form.

This event cost is included in your Angair Wildflower and Arts Show ticket. Buy your ticket online

Explore Anglesea foreshore and dunes with local ecology legend Possum Pete

Join local ecology expert Possum Pete for a hands-on family adventure exploring the Anglesea foreshore and dunes! On this guided walk, kids and parents will discover native coastal plants, spot local wildlife clues, and learn how these fragile ecosystems protect our coastline.

Sunday 20 September at 1:30 pm

Bookings for Possum Pete’s guided walk are essential.

Numbers are limited.  Book here. Full details about the event are on the booking form

This event cost is included in your Angair Wildflower and Arts Show ticket. Buy your ticket online

Angair Merchandise

Angair’s full range of publications, flora and fauna brochures and gift cards will be available for sale

Community Stalls

Angair’s show partners will showcase their work in the community helping to protect and care for the local environment.

Parks Victoria

Anglesea CFA

Friends of the Hooded Plovers

Conservation Ecology Centre

Barwon Water

Anglesea Historical Society

Catering

Delicious food and drink:

 

Anglesea Lions BBQ

Crave and Brew Coffee Caravan

Feed Me Surf Coast

Spanish Paella

Entertainment

Entertainment includes the rocking Surf Coast Old Time Orchestra and local upcoming musician Frazey Horsburgh-White.

Secondhand Book Stall

Environmental and Natural History books will be for sale.

Entry Fees:

$ 10 per adult. $5 Concession card/students. Children under 12 free.
One ticket covers both days
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or payable by card or cash at the door

Further Information:

admin@angair.org.au
03 5263 1085

Would you like to volunteer at the Show?

Help is always welcome.
Contact: admin@angair.org.au

Why not become an Angair member? Join up at the Show.