Goulburn Spring Gardens
17th and 18th OCTOBER 2026
Meet Our Stallholders
Plant Stalls
Southern Tablelands District Group, Australian Plants Society NSW
Saturday 17 October only
The Southern Tablelands Group of the Australian Plants Society NSW will be selling Australian native plants at St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall on Saturday. The Group promote growing Australian plants in local gardens.
Goulburn Community Garden
The Goulburn Community Garden will be selling potted cool climate flowers, plants, seedlings, herbs and succulents (frost-sensitive) all grown by the dedicated group of gardeners at the community gardens. The Goulburn Community Garden aims to build a sustainable, supportive community of gardeners and custodians for the local environment. It promotes permaculture, growing organic, sustainable food and plants and the conservation of nature and protection of the environment.
Marulan Garden Club
Marulan Garden Club will be selling a range of hardy and easily maintained plants suitable for the tough Southern Tablelands environment. Marulan is a historic small town to the north of Goulburn with a population of about 1200. The town is known for being situated exactly on the 150th Meridian East, which is the baseline for Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Heritage Information
History Goulburn
History Goulburn will have information about Goulburn’s fascinating history available to view and buy. This will include information about Goulburn’s renowned architect E.C. Manfred who designed many of the significant heritage buildings in Goulburn; its heralding and stained-glass heritage and histories of the first world war and justice system in Goulburn. It will also have booklets available for a self-guided E..C. Manfred walk and a walk of Goulburn’s West End.
History Goulburn, the trading name for the Goulburn District Historical and Genealogical Society Inc., is a volunteer run organisation which aims to preserve the history and heritage of Goulburn and District. The organisation has an experienced Research Team which carries out research on families, buildings and the history of Goulburn. History Goulburn will soon be returning to its historic premises at St Clair Villa, 318 Sloane St Goulburn. Keep a watch for opening days and times for the Museum of Goulburn and the Research Centre.
From its early years until the mid-twentieth century, Goulburn was the dominant commercial and government centre in southern NSW. For much of that time it was a very wealthy city, second only to Sydney. The city’s wealth derived from gold brought in from regional goldfields, notably the Araluen, its very fine grazing land, famous for producing high-quality Merino wool, and its early role as a large railway centre for NSW. As a result, Goulburn is now home to an extraordinary range of heritage public, commercial and residential buildings, including the monumental courthouse and two large cathedrals, which recall its past glory. Miles Franklin lived in the Goulburn area and it is believed her experiences here in the Federation Drought (1895-1903) led her to write ‘My Brillian Career’. The renowned Australian artist, Sydney Long, also came from Goulburn.
Many of the city’s beautiful heritage buildings were designed by the architect E.C Manfred. Manfred arrived in Goulburn in 1879 and worked with Edmund Blackett on the design and build of St Saviour’s Cathedral. Manfred also designed a huge number of Goulburn’s significant buildings, many of which carry his trademark diamond design in their brickwork. History Goulburn estimates that 90% of the buildings Manfred designed are still standing.
Manfred also worked on the original designs for the buildings at Yarralumla, now part of the Governor-General’s residence, and designed substantial renovations and extensions to the Braidwood homestead, Mona Farm.
History Goulburn is preserving a very large collection of architectural and business documents relating to the work of Manfred and his son H.C Manfred during the period 1879 to 1950. History Goulburn believes it to be one of the most significant architectural collections in NSW and possibly Australia. As a result, it is raising funds for a full heritage assessment of the Manfred collection.
Local Arts and Crafts
Bush Pressies
Originally designed cards and framed works created from pressed flowers, leaves and plants. Bush Pressies artworks demonstrate an appreciation of nature both in its natural form and as an artform. The local artist is guided by the principle that art is about the freedom to create without boundaries.
MH Woodturning
MH Woodturning is a one-man business providing a range of wooden items. He will have a range of wooden bowls available, both turned and sculptured, in floral and more traditional designs.
Old Fire Station Gallery
A professional clay worker with over 47 years’ experience who produces a wide range of ceramic art. This ceramicist is well known for his in-glaze lustre raku vases and sculptural work.
Goulburn Spinners and Weavers
Goulburn Spinners and Weavers will have a range of handmade, hand spun, handknitted, crocheted garments and articles, made from natural fibres, available. The group has a 51-year history. They first met in some old Goulburn stables and remain a vibrant group today. They teach members the skills of spinning and weaving and extending their craft to dying and experimenting with their fibres for garments and other articles. The group welcomes new members and has a monthly beginner’s group. A pamphlet will be available.
Steve Ayling – Artist
Steve Ayling sells a wide range of cards and prints focussing on Goulburn’s rich store of beautiful historic buildings. Steve also enjoys drawing birds and flowers. He is a speed drawing artist, using ink and watercolour, who is passionate about architecture. In addition to the prints he has for sale, Steve welcomes commissions for drawings of buildings and homes.
Vintage Caterina
Visit Vintage Caterina for locally designed and handmade jewellery crafted from vintage Italian buttons, sourced personally from the antique markets of northern Italy. For the Goulburn Spring Gardens event this talented artisan has specially made a range of new jewellery evoking the colours and textures of the Australian garden.
Woodbine Cottage Pottery
Woodbine Cottage Pottery is small local Pottery situated in the leafy streets of East Goulburn. The Studio produces a range of ceramic wares, including vases and sculptural pieces, mugs, bowls, plates. The Woodbine Cottage Pottey is a relaxed and friendly space for adults & children to learn the art of pottery making. It is also open by appointment for those looking for locally made gifts.
