The warm weather that we’re having now is bringing our sunflowers to life! We’ve had a cooler and wetter summer than last year, which delayed the blooming of some of our sunflowers. As we have multiple planting phases to ensure we have a plethora of flowers blooming throughout the entire remaining length of our festival, we’re excited to show that within 7-10 days, you’ll have a heightened experience with a range of varieties to wander through! For the first week [...]
Pack your camera bag! The Fraser Valley Sunflower Trail is back in BC's Fraser Valley. Bursting with vibrant yellows and hues of orange the happiest of flowers are back to brighten your day again this summer. Get ready to stroll through endless rows of cheer-worthy blooms that will leave you simply in awe. Are you ready to experience the sunniest of seasons? From itty-bitty palm-sized to sky-soaring Mammoths, the Fraser Valley is your go-to place this summer to get your [...]
Looking to come out and enjoy our fields this weekend? Here's a quick update on what you can expect! Our Dahlia fields are popping with colour and are, without a doubt, a highlight of our opening weekend! The Hop fields are also prime and ready for you to roam. This year we have many planting phases of Sunflowers so that we can have Sunflowers in full bloom throughout the entire length of the festival. The cooler weather has slowed down our [...]
Yesterday we hosted our Metro Vancouver Media Familiarization Day that went off without a hitch! We’d like to thank everyone involved, and all who attended. We worked with numerous local businesses to pull it all together: Event Organized by Serena PR Event Support by Tourism Chilliwack Photos and Event Support by Connect Media Charcuterie and Veggie Platters by Curly Kale Eatery Wine by Whispering Horse Winery Beer by Old Yale Brewing Bouquet Making by Minter Gardening Poutine and Lemonade by Big Red's Poutine Cupcakes and Cookies by Cabin Fever [...]
Opening day is here! Our Dahlias are already popping with colour and we have plenty of Sunflowers to see. Our first planting of Sunrich Orange Sunflowers have already started to open for our first day and should be showing a significant amount of colour for this weekend. The hops have grown in nicely so be sure to roam the rows! Come on out for the long weekend and enjoy a lemonade or ice cream in the fields! Those wanting to [...]
Last year, we debuted a new summertime tradition: the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival. Featuring 5+ acres of the iconic flower, it was a huge success. On August 1, the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival returns for its second year — this time, with the addition of a massive field of dahlias. In total, there will be 20 acres of flowers: 54 varieties of dahlias and 35 varieties of sunflowers! Our other additions include a giant pumpkin patch and a field of u-pick Chilliwack [...]
Watch our latest Sunflower Festival videos on our YouTube Channel. Chilliwack Sunflower Festival returns for its second year — this time, with the addition of a massive field of dahlias. In total, there will be 20 acres of flowers: 54 varieties of dahlias and 35 varieties of sunflowers! Our other additions include a giant pumpkin patch and a field of u-pick Chilliwack corn. You can also purchase u-pick Sunrich Orange sunflowers, cut sunflowers and field flowers, sunflower-themed gifts, and tulip [...]
The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is gearing up for our 2019 festival and we're excited to announce some exciting additions we are preparing for our visitors. This year we will be adding a massive field with 48 varieties of ... wait for it... DAHLIAS! This giant display of colour will create a whole new attraction to our festival. Why Dahlias? ... Have you seen them? Stroll down paths between the massive rows of these spectacular flowers and enjoy our photo-ops along the [...]
ABBOTSFORD SUNFLOWER DAY August 15th, 22nd, 29th, September 5th - Locals Day for Abbotsford Residents at the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival Chilliwack Sunflower Festival invites residents of Abbotsford to visit the fields on August 15th, 22nd & 29th, September 5th &12th for a special locals only price. All guests 6+ are only $5 per person all day long on these select days. *Includes residents of Abbotsford BC *ID Required. Price offered at the gate only. Not available online. https://www.facebook.com/events/2254989321284774/ WHAT’S ON [...]
RICHMOND SUNFLOWER DAY September 4th - Locals Day for Richmond, BC at the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival Chilliwack Sunflower Festival invites residents of Richmond, BC to visit the fields on Wednesday September 4th for a special price. All guests 6+ are only $5 per person all day long. * ID Required. Price offered at the gate only. Not available online https://www.facebook.com/events/419215068696119/ WHAT TO EXPECT Close to 20 acres of sunflowers (5-10 in bloom at any given time in phases for the [...]