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Djilba Wildflower Festival

When

20th to 24th September 2025 May

Where

Esperance Civic Centre
Corner of Andrew Street & Windich Street

Cost

Various

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The Esperance Wildflower Festival celebrates the diversity of native flora in our region. Variations over millennia, in climate, soil composition, and competition with other plants and animals have shaped the evolution of the species we see today.

The 2025 Festival is a celebration of Wetland Flora. 

This year’s Festival builds on the partnerships developed over the last 6 years. Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation stepped up to take on the role of overall program and event coordination and promotion in 2024, joining the organising committee of representatives from the Esperance Wildflower Society, the Anglican Parish and Esperance Community Arts who share responsibility for planning and delivering the Festival. The Parish continues to provide catering services and two of the venues, the Wildflower Society manages the botanical aspects of the event including the collection, identification and display of plant specimens and Esperance Community Arts provides ongoing support for the art competitions and exhibitions.

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