Trade Day                             

In its 29th year, the monthly trade day at Caribbean Gardens is one of the Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria most well known initiatives among the Victorian retailers and growers. Every month hundreds of people from the industry meet here to view the latest plants and sell or purchase new stock.

The market is the largest of its kind in Victoria and is strictly for people who onsell. Private buyers do not have access to the markets and to gain entrance, buyers must present proof that they do in fact represent an industry relevant business.

Members of NGIV have free access to the trade days, while non-members must pay a $55.00 yearly fee to visit. The $55.00 (incl. GST) entitles three pass holders to attend all trade days in each financial year and also includes a free copy of the monthly NGIV magazine Groundswell. A maximum of three additional passes are available at $10.00 each.

If you are not a NGIV member, but wish to partake in the Trade Day as a buyer or visitor, please download an application form here. The rules and regulations for visitors and buyers can be found here. Standholders can download their application form here and view regulations here.

The trade days are held on the first Tuesday of each month, with the only exception being November, when the nation stops for the races. During November the trade day will be held on the second Tuesday of the month. Stand holders are admitted entry from 4.30am, while buyers can enter the gates at 7am. To view the trade day dates for the next 12 months, please go to the Calendar.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact NGIV's Robert Chin on (03) 9576 0599 or rchin@ngiv.com.au.