Pack your picnic basket and dust off your dancing shoes—Costa’s Picnic Extravaganza is turning the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne into a lively, nature-filled playground on Sunday 16 February.
Hosted by the ever-charismatic Costa Georgiadis, this free, family-friendly event promises a day of music, creativity, and sustainability in one of Melbourne’s most iconic green spaces.
Georgiadis is an Australian landscape architect, television presenter, and passionate environmental educator best known as the host of Gardening Australia on ABC TV. With his signature bushy beard, boundless enthusiasm, and deep love for nature, he has become a beloved figure in sustainable gardening and permaculture – known to the younger generation as “Costa the Garden Gnome on dirtgirlworld.
Groove to the eco-conscious rhythms of Formidable Vegetable, a band that blends swing and funk with a permaculture twist, inspiring both kids and adults to kick off their shoes and dance on the grass.
For the little ones and the young at heart, ABC TV’s dirtgirl will make a special appearance, bringing her quirky songs and nature-loving spirit to the stage.
As part of the National Sustainability Festival, Costa’s Picnic Extravaganza is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of community, nature, and sustainable living.
