Floriade 2010 features more than one million blooms as a backdrop for fantastic entertainment, displays and a whole program celebrating the theme of imagination and runs from Saturday 11 September - Sunday 10 October, 2010. 
See the dazzling Katie Noonan and The Captains headline on Saturday 18 September, catch 2010 CMAA Female Artist of the Year, Felicity Urquhart on Sunday 10 October along with fresh local talent in the Telstra Road to Tamworth heats, hear weekday lunchtime concerts by ANU School of Music, be enthralled by street performers, comedy acts, community performances and dance.
Ride the giant 35 metre ferris wheel for a spectacular overview of Floriade exploding into a cornucopia of colour in concert with spring.
Be captivated by exhibitions and displays to inspire imagination and innovation, see incredible inventions from 500 years ago brought to life at the Da Vinci Machines Exhibition. Imagine being pampered with complimentary mini massages, facials and hair styling in Garnier World between 22-26 September.
Taste the latest range of Lindeman’s Early Harvest and Sweet Seasons range and enter their fabulous Hanging Basket Competition plus get advice from Meredith Kirton and chef Dominique Rizzo.
 The DonateLife concert and celebrity sports events will wrap up the opening ceremony of the 12th Australian Transplant Games at Floriade on Sunday 3 October.  See theatre costumes and fashion from ‘Concept to Catwalk’ matched with flowers and learn from demonstrations by leading floral artists in the Interflora Exhibition Marquee.  Discover ideas to take home to your garden when you explore the Showcase Garden Competition, learn techniques, tips and tricks with a feast of presentations coming to the Kitchen Garden and ActewAGL Look ‘n’ Learn Marquee.  Families will love the Patting Paddock, great kids’ programs, gnome painting and amazing creatures at the Riveting Reptile exhibition.
Floriade NightFest 2010
For five nights only, from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 September Commonwealth Park transforms into an illuminated wonderland of beautiful blooms and non-stop entertainment. Stunning new lighting will make this year’s NightFest truly magical. 
Be enchanted with movies, comedy, acrobatics, relax in the Butterfly Lounge with DJs and cocktails, bustling night markets, food, wine and plenty to entertain you the whole night long.
Make a date with Floriade 2010. There are plenty of things to see and do in the capital this spring. Stay tuned for the full program and details here soon.
So come on, see for yourself!
Tourist Information Call 1300 554 114 or go to visitcanberra.com.au for visitor information and great Floriade Canberra accommodation deals.
For regular updates, and insider information follow the Official Floriade page on Facebook and out Twitter feed at Floriadeaust.
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