Presented by Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee Canberra

Discover the charm of Gnome Knoll, a beloved attraction at Floriade that delights thousands of visitors each year. Purchase a gnome from the festival and unleash your creativity by painting it for display on Gnome Knoll. Submit your painted gnome for the Best Painted Gnome Competition by Wednesday, October 9 at 4 p.m.

Gnome Knoll is hosted by the Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee, with all funds raised supporting valuable community projects.

Enter the competition for a chance to win a prize or take your gnome home as a keepsake!

Event Information

Where: Gnome Knoll

Dates and Time: 

  • Every weekend throughout Floriade
  • Daily through the school holidays: 30 September to 11 October

Cost:

  • Boy & Girl Gnomes $25 each (including painting)
  • Snail Gnomes $35 each (including painting)
  • Homeless Gnomes $10 each (pre-painted)

Additional Information

On Sunday, October 13, prize giving will take place at 10:30 a.m., with the event open only for collection and sales—no gnome painting available.

Entries for the competition will be accepted until Wednesday, October 9, at 4 p.m., with judging occurring outside of event hours.

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