Retrieval of gnomes after Floriade closed

As indicated on the gnome painting registration/receipt form provided at Floriade, gnomes were to be collected from ‘Gnome Knoll’ by 3.00 pm on the last day of Floriade (Sunday 13 October 2024).


It may be possible to locate and return an unclaimed gnome or snail if the following information recorded on the receipt form is provided by Wednesday 31 October 2024. The information can be sent using the request form (on this web page) or directly to floriadegnomes@gmail.com

  • Your name
  • A contact telephone number
  • The registration number of the gnome or owl. This is the T - - - - number on the registration/receipt form given at the time of registration of the gnome at Floriade
  • An indication if it is a gnome or a snail
  • The category of entry (category 1-7) also marked on the registration/receipt form
  • The age of the painter of the gnome or snail
  • The date on the registration form (if recorded).


It is NOT possible to retrieve unclaimed gnomes without ALL the required information.

Requests for the retrieval of unclaimed gnomes must be lodged by 31 0ctober 2024.


You will be contacted soon after with the outcome of the search and, if successful, arrangements for collection. It will not be possible after 31 October 2024 to deal with further requests to locate unclaimed gnomes and no further efforts will be undertaken. 

Request gnome after Floriade closes

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