Here’s your guide to the best Oregon flower festivals, flower farms and gardens. From tulip fields to delicate lavender stalks to sunflower mazes, Oregon’s climate is ideal for many flower varieties. I’ve personally visited many of these colorful flower festivals, gardens and farms, and each one is well worth seeing!
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Cherry Blossom Day at the Oregon State Capitol (Salem)
Address: Oregon State Capitol, Salem
Dates: Saturday March 16, 11 am -3 pm (Cherry Blossom Day); March 16-April 6, 5-9 pm nightly (Yozakura)
Few things are as beautiful and unforgettable as walking under cherry trees covered in pink blossoms.
Even more beautiful is seeing them lit up at night by delicate Japanese lanterns and lights, while enjoying a picnic. For the last two years, the Oregon State Capitol has celebrated Yozakura, a free public viewing of the cherry blossoms illuminated at nighttime.
It’s difficult to predict exactly when the cherry blossoms at the Capitol will be in full bloom, but it’s typically mid to late March. Cherry Blossom Watch 2024 starts on March 4th on the Oregon Capitol’s Facebook page, so check there for updates.
@dinkumtribe The Oregon Garden in Silverton is beautiful this time of year. #sakura #dinkumtribe_oregon #cherryblossom #spring #oregonexplored ♬ Alice in Wonderland – Joanna Wang
In 2023 the Oregon State Capitol Foundation hosted a FREE Cherry Blossom Day event. It included a beautiful kimono dance and fashion show, face painting, and other family-friendly activities honoring Japanese culture. The 2024 Cherry Blossom Day will be on March 16, 2024 from 11 am to 3pm, and promises to be just as delightful.
Cherry Blossoms in Downtown Portland
Another great place to view cherry trees in bloom is downtown Portland. The Japanese American Historical Plaza at the Waterfront is one of the best places for cherry blossom viewing. Many Portlanders enjoy biking or strolling under the gorgeous pink and white canopy of flowers.
Washington Park offers another great place to enjoy the cherry blossoms, particularly in the Portland Japanese Garden. Two varieties of cherry trees bloom there in early spring, and the picturesque setting is a popular place for photographers year-round.
Hood River Blossom Festival and Craft Fair
Address: Hood River County Fairgrounds
Dates: April 20-21, 2024
Blossom Craft Show occurs annually on the third weekend in April to coincide with blooming fruit trees and flowers in the Hood River area. Over 100 vendors set up indoors and outdoors to sell everything from plants, to flowers, to foods, to crafts and more.
Daffodil Festival (N/A)
Address: unknown
2024 dates: TBD
There have been several Daffodil Festivals in Oregon previously, most notably in Junction City and Amity. However, I could not find any information about an Oregon Daffodil Festival for 2024. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm offers daffodil bulbs and blooms for sale in addition to its tulips (see listing below).
For Pacific Northwest locals, there is a Daffodil Festival hosted in Pierce County, Washington (including the cities of Tacoma and Puyallup). It would make a great spring day trip from the Portland area!
TulipFEST at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Address: 33814 S. Meridian Rd. Woodburn, OR 97071
Dates: March 22- May 5, 2024
One of the most stunning flower festivals in Oregon is the TulipFest near Woodburn, where you’ll find rainbow-hued acres of tulips stretching as far as the eye can see. On a clear morning, you can enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the tulips with Mount Hood in the background.
@dinkumtribe I’ve visited the TulipFest multiple times with an infant, and with young children. These are my best suggestions for a fun and memorable day with neurodivergent kids. It’s important to know ahead of time that you aren’t allowed to pick your own tulips (to protect the bulbs for future years). Also, you’re not supposed to run through the rows, or even walk through the rows. Burning off the excess energy before going to the fields was really helpful for my boys so that they could comply with the rules. We had a fantastic visit! #tulipfest2024 #tiptoethroughthetulips #oregontulipfestival #oregontulips #oregontulips #woodenshoetulipfestival #neurodivergentkids #parenthack #autismmom @Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm @DinkumTribe ADHD family travel @DinkumTribe ADHD family travel @DinkumTribe ADHD family travel ♬ original sound – DinkumTribe ADHD family travel
Depending on weather, tulip season runs from the end of March into early May. You’ll want to check the Wooden Show Tulip Farm’s Facebook page for daily field reports and bloom updates.
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm also offers a range of activities and events that allow visitors to experience the beautiful tulips and more. From wine tours, to tractor rides through the fields, to hot air balloons, there’s something for everyone. Antique tractor displays, food trucks, a children’s play area, live music and carnival-type activities round out the fun for all ages.
When we visited Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm recently, our kids especially enjoyed the duck races and the cow wagons. The boys pulled each other through the tulip fields for close to an hour! We all had fun with the various photo ops in the field and near the gift shop.
The Wooden Shoe gift shop is well worth visiting for authentic Dutch wooden shoes and tulip decor, while the Wine Bar next store offers wine tasting and small bites to refresh you after your stroll through the tulips.
@dinkumtribe These are the cutest little wooden shoes ever! #woodenshoes #woodenshoetulipfestival #adhdfamilytravel #familytravelcreator #oregonfamily #pnwfamily #familytravelvlog #familytravelblog #tulipfarm #tulipfestival #tulipfarm #travelwithkids @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe ♬ Never Grow Up – Taylor Swift
You can also take home a bouquet, or sign up for the mailing list to order tulip bulbs in the fall to plant in your home garden for blooms next spring.
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
Address: 3625 Quinaby Road NE Salem, OR
2024 dates: May 10-31
Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley is Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, a family-run farm that hosts their bloom season event in May.
At the farm, you can enjoy the beautiful display garden, walk through fields of irises, and purchase irises to take home as well. Food truck vendors offer light meals, coffee or desserts to enjoy amongst the gorgeous blooms and tranquil setting. We loved the soft serve ice cream on the hot May afternoon when we visited!
With hundreds of varieties of iris, in colors ranging from deep purples and blues to bright pinks and yellows, the display garden is a favorite with local artists and photographers. The irises are interspersed with many other complementary flowers and shrubs, which helps gardeners visualize how the irises will fit into their home garden.
My teen daughters loved finding quiet corners to sit in and take in the beauty of the display gardens, while the boys marveled at the sheer variety of plant shapes and colors.
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens also offers visitors a glimpse into the world of iris hybridization. The garden is home to one of the largest iris breeding programs in the country, allowing visitors to witness firsthand the artistry and scientific dedication behind creating new and extraordinary iris cultivars.
@dinkumtribe Schreiner’s Bloom Season event is a visual feast with hundreds of unique varieties of iris in bloom. I never knew there were so many colors and variations! The display garden is expertly laid out and designed to show off the gorgeous irises alongside other perennials like lupine, allium, columbine and more. #flowerfields #iris ♬ Beautiful Morning – Mayrain
Keizer Iris Festival (Bloomin’ Iris Days)
Location: Keizer Rapids Park, 1900 Chemawa Rd N Keizer, OR 97303
Dates: May 17-19, 2024
The Keizer Iris Festival has been a community event in the city of Keizer (just north of Salem) for many years. At this annual event, there’s a parade including floats and marching bands, a golf tournament and many other fun community activities. Details for 2024 are still forthcoming.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (year round)
Address: 5801 SE 28th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
2024 dates: open year round
Nestled in the heart of Portland, this enchanting garden awaits, ready to mesmerize you with its vibrant hues and delicate blooms. The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden spans over nine acres, showcasing a breathtaking display of rhododendrons in various shapes, sizes, and colors.
While the rhododendrons are undoubtedly the star of the show, Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden offers more than just beautiful flowers. The tranquil setting is also home to a serene pond, where waterfowl glide effortlessly. Three waterfalls and two bridges provide multiple photo-ops in a gorgeous natural setting.
Crystal Springs is beautiful any time of year, with different flower varieties in bloom from spring through fall. The best time for the rhododendrons and azaleas to be in peak bloom is April through June.
Florence Rhododendron Festival
Location: Historic Old Town Florence, Oregon
Dates: May 16-18 2024 (third weekend in May)
The Florence Rhododendron Festival is one of the oldest running flower festivals on the West Coast, and the second oldest of the Oregon flower festivals. This annual festival includes a car show, carnival rides, a junior parade, a 5K walk/run, a rhododendron show with awards, and finally the grand floral parade on Highway 101. It’s a huge family-friendly event that draws people from around the world.
Adelman Peony Gardens
Address: 5690 Brooklake Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305
Dates: April 27th to June 15th 2024
The Adelman Peony Gardens is a hidden gem tucked away in Brooks, just north of Salem. With 30 acres of land dedicated to peony cultivation, the Adelman family has curated a collection of over 500 varieties of peonies, including new varieties each year.
@dinkumtribe Aside from the glory of millions of flowers in bloom, Adelman’s Peony Garden is a great place to shop for new plants for your garden. There’s a flower display that shows which ones are currently blooming, as well as a catslog to order from. My boys enjoyed running between the sections of different peony varieties, including some that had blooms as large as a person’s head! My teen girls had a great time walking through the display garden and soaking in the serenity. #flowerfields #peonies ♬ Peaceful and joyful pop with ukulele and whistle(1322918) – 314P
During the Open House (May 1-June 15), visitors can stroll through 30 acres of flower fields, explore the 2 acres of display gardens, or view the indoor peony bloom displays. We were all delighted with the huge blooms and vibrant colors in the peony fields – some blossoms were as large as our heads!
The display gardens are beautifully designed with a variety of other flowers to complement the peonies. One of my sons loves lupine, so he was delighted to see several unique colors of tall lupine in bloom alongside the shorter peonies. The display garden is a great way to visualize how a peony plant will look in your home garden amongst other plants.
The gift shop has example blossoms of every variety of peony that Adelman’s offers in their catalog. I loved the board that showed exactly which varieties were currently in bloom, set up next to the cut flower bouquets.
Whether you prefer the classic elegance of the white peonies or the dramatic allure of the crimson ones, Adelman Peony Gardens is the best place to find fresh cut flowers or potted peonies to take home.
Portland Rose Festival
Address: multiple locations in Portland
Dates: May-June 2024
Portland’s Rose Festival is a collection of special events and celebrations that runs through May and June each year, celebrating Portland as the City of Roses. The festival features a range of activities and events that cater to all interests and ages. From rose shows and parades to live music performances and delicious food vendors, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
One of the must-see places for flower lovers during the Portland Rose Festival is the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. Dozens of varieties of rose bushes in every possible color and fragrance imaginable fill this award-winning rose garden. It’s one of our favorite places to enjoy a walk during a lunch date.
Another fantastic place to visit during Rose Festival season is the Lan Su Chinese Garden. We visited on Memorial Day weekend and they had a beautiful peony bloom show on display throughout the garden buildings.
The traditional architectural features interspersed with the water features and natural beauty create an oasis of quiet in the busy downtown area.
Several parades occur as part of Portland’s Rose Festival, but the biggest one is the Grand Floral Parade (June 8, 2024). Dozens of whimsical floats, decorated with natural materials like flowers, seeds, and leaves, make this one of the most unique parade experiences in the world.
Lavender Festivals
Oregon is a prime place to grow lavender, and there are several festivals and special events dedicated to this beautiful herb. These events showcase not only the beauty of the flower but also its versatility and therapeutic qualities. Here are the top lavender events to check out.
Helvetia Lavender Festival
Address: 12814 NW Bishop Rd. Hillsboro, OR 97124
Dates: 1st and 2nd weekend in July (July 5-7 & July 12-14, 2024)
We visited the Helvetia Lavender Festival during the pandemic, and even though it wasn’t as large as it has now become, we had a fantastic day. Our kids loved the fun activities and strolling through the gorgeous fields of purple-topped stalks.
The 2024 Helvetia Lavender Festival will include over 30 vendors, u-cut lavender fields, tasty lavender treats and live music. This lavender festival also supports non-profit relief work in Ukraine.
Willamette Valley Lavender Festival & Plein Air Art Show
Address: 415 E Sheridan St, Newberg, OR 97132
Dates: July 13-14, 2024
“A Celebration of Art, Food and all things Lavender” pretty much sums up this festival. Artists will display their original works created in local lavender fields during the Oregon Lavender Paint Out event (prior to the festival). Vendors and food carts will offer delicious treats, unique crafts and lavender products of all kinds. Admission is free.
Southern Oregon Lavender Trail
Address: multiple lavender farms
Dates: June 23-25 & July 14-16, 2024
This year six different lavender farms are participating in the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail. From lavender-infused foods to artisanal products, there are endless ways to enjoy this herb.
Take a moment to savor a lavender-infused ice cream or sip on a lavender-infused lemonade, sample lavender essential oils and aromatic gifts, or just cut your own bunch to take home and enjoy.
Swan Island Dahlias
Address: 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013
Dates: August through September
Nestled along the banks of the Willamette River in Canby, Oregon, Swan Island Dahlia Farm is the largest dahlia grower in the United States and boasts over 40 acres of stunning dahlia fields. With more than 360 dahlia varieties on display, the Annual Dahlia Festival is a paradise for flower enthusiasts and photographers alike.
One of the highlights of Swan Island Dahlias is the opportunity to wander through the flower fields at your own pace, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of these flowers.
You can also purchase a cut flower bouquet, order dahlias for your own garden, enjoy local food carts and live music, or just browse the gift shop.
Swan Island Dahlia Farm offers picnic tables and permits you to bring your own food, so you can enjoy a romantic picnic surrounded by beautiful flowers. They also offer classes throughout the festival, to help you make the most of your dahlias (pre-registration required for most classes).
Sunflower Fields
Several farms in the Portland and Salem areas offer sunflower fields in late July, August and September prior to opening their pumpkin patches at the beginning of October. Labor Day weekend is typically a great time to enjoy the sunflowers. Here are some farms that offered sunflowers last year – be sure to check their websites or social media pages for 2024 updates.
West Union Gardens
Address: 7775 NW Cornelius Pass Rd. Hillsboro, OR
Dates: End of July through August
Details: offers U-cut sunflowers, sunflower field photography, and other seasonal produce
Sauvie Island Farms
Address: 19818 NW Sauvie Island Rd Portland, OR 97231
Dates: August
Details: offers U-cut sunflowers
Topaz Farm
Address: 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland OR 97231
Dates: August
Details: 14 acres of sunflower maze to explore! There’s a special event called Sunflowers After Hours on Wednesdays and Fridays in August from 6-8:30 pm for photography and more.
Lee Farms
Address: 21975 SW 65th Ave. Tualatin, OR
Dates: August 2-18 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Details: ticketed event includes sunflower fields, sunflower maze, one sunflower to take home, hay rides, kids farm activities and more. Lee Farms also hosted dinner events in the sunflowers.
Yesteryear Farms
Address: 26801 SW Stafford Rd. Wilsonville OR 97070
Dates: August 1st- August 18 Thursday-Sunday
Details: ticketed event with acres of sunflowers and nearly a mile of pathways among the flowers with multiple photo ops, includes a bloom to take home.
French Prairie Gardens
Address: 17673 French Prairie Road, St. Paul OR 97137
Dates: August
Details: sunflower fields, sunflower dinners, classes and more.
Enjoy Oregon’s best flower fields, gardens and farms!
We’ve been to many of these flower festivals as a family or individually, and it’s always a fun and thrilling experience to be surrounded by blossoms! Let me know if I’ve missed any Oregon flower festivals that should be included.
©️ Copyright Jennifer D. Warren, 2024.
