Win the Gardener's Dream Prize
Buy an Early Bird Ticket and you could take home The Gardener’s Dream — a money-can’t-buy prize bursting with exclusive experiences, rare plants, premium products and expert insights from some of Australia’s most inspiring growers, makers and gardeners.
Every early bird ticket purchased before Sunday 21 September puts you in the running — with the winner drawn live on the final day of the festival. This is your chance to dig deeper into the world of gardening with private access, behind-the-scenes tours, rare treasures and practical know-how you won’t find anywhere else. Every element has been hand-picked to reflect the spirit of Sip & Bloom: connection, creativity, knowledge and a deep love for growing.
What’s included
A private garden workshop at your place with Maddingley Botanical
Tailored design advice and a collector’s pack of premium plants to bring your garden vision to life
A vineyard buggy tour, guided barrel tasting and long-table lunch at St Anne’s Winery
Plus a take-home pack of premium wines to continue the celebration at home
An edible gardening experience with Craig Castree
Get hands-on with one of Australia’s leading advocates for sustainable home growing — and take home a signed collection of his bestselling books
A garden essentials pack from Vasili’s Garden
Natural, no-nonsense products curated by the beloved backyard guru himself
A VIP tour and truffle hunt at Duck Duck Pig
Explore this extraordinary flower and truffle farm in Rowsley and experience regenerative farming up close
A native grafting masterclass with Vaughan’s Australian Plants Pomonal
Learn the secrets of propagation and take home rare native plant treasures
A behind-the-scenes nursery tour for two at Proteaflora
Exclusive access to Australia’s leading Proteaceae nursery and award-winning Monbulk facility
A private studio tour and handcrafted sculpture from Overwrought Garden Art
Select a signature botanical piece from these iconic makers of garden metalworks
A floral design workshop with one of Victoria’s top flower growers
Discover the beauty of natural styling and seasonal blooms
A gourmet regional food pack
Celebrate local flavours with standout products from our favourite growers and artisan producers
+ more to be added...
🎟 How to enter
Simply buy your early bird ticket before Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Tickets are just $10 per vehicle - with 50% of ticket sales donated to the CFA.
All early bird ticket holders will be entered into the draw automatically.
🏆 Winner announced
Drawn live on the final day of the festival — Sunday, 19 October 2025.