Join us for The Grand Chrysanthemum Show, flower workshops, an historic photo exhibition of the former Ballarat East Town Hall Gardens, fireworks and MORE!

Presented by the Ballarat East Town Hall Gardens Revitalisation Group, a group of the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House, in partnership with the Barkly Square community, The Oasis in the Desert is a flower and garden show and photo exhibition celebrating the chrysanthemum and the unfolding beauty of the former Town Hall Gardens.

The family-friendly weekend event is part of the 9-day Ballarat Heritage Festival and will see displays, talks, demonstrations, kid’s activities, garden tours, a choral presentation and a major photography exhibition, showcasing the heritage significance of the former Town Hall Gardens and the Ballarat East Civic Precinct.