​​The New England Garden Festival is an annual not-for-profit event run by a dedicated volunteer Committee, supporting local communities across the New England region. Held in late October/early November, the Festival and accompanying New England Garden Trail raise funds for local charities and community organisations—with all money raised in each community staying in that community.

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Our vision We support the care of vulnerable people our local community, through raising funds in a sustainable annual festival that is family friendly and promotes a culturally diverse, shared festival experience for performers, patrons and supporters.

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What to Expect The Festival offers something for everyone—an engaging program of entertainment, workshops, and stalls featuring delicious food, garden products, and lifestyle goods. It is designed to be a relaxing fun-filled community event that appeals to all ages.

 

​As stallholders register, they will be featured on our Highlights page. Interested stallholders can apply via the Get Involved menu.

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The New England Garden Trail Bookending the Festival weekend, the Trail showcases stunning cool-climate open gardens across New England regional towns. Each garden opens for one day during the week surrounding the festival weekend.​

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Stallholders can now register here

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Open Gardens

We are aiming to publish a full list of open gardens by June 2026. However, due to regional drought conditions, there may be a delay in listing the gardens. We have consulted garden owners who are concerned that substantial rain is required to bring the gardens to their best for visitors.​