Don’t miss this! Two amazing sunflower festivals in the Lower Mainland on until September 15
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There’s something otherworldly about sunflowers, the tall and beautiful flowers that can grow to heights that tower over our heads. Aside from their undeniable beauty, they also make the perfect companion for your next profile picture!
Last year, the Lower Mainland hosted its first-ever Sunflower Festival in Chilliwack from the owners of the massively popular Tulip Festival.
This year, there is not only one but two sunflower festivals to choose from!
The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival is running again for an amazing afternoon in the country, just an hour+ drive away from Downtown Vancouver. Not to be outdone, there is also a new, simultaneous sunflower festival happening in Richmond, still spectacular but a little closer to the city.
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Chilliwack Sunflower Festival
Dates: Open 7 days/week until September 15th
Hours: Monday to Friday 10am – 7pm | Sat/Sun and Holidays 9am – 7pm (click here for more hours, including sunrise openings)
Location: 41310 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4J1 (map)
Price: $10 (weekday) – $15 (weekends)
The Chilliwack Sunflower Festival has all sorts of fun things to do, including numerous photo ops and props, food trucks, train rides, a field of Dahlias, a special show garden, and of course, gorgeous sunflowers as far as the eye can see. It’s a fabulous farm experience—and great for all ages!
For their second annual Sunflower festival, the organizers planted 35 different varieties of sunflowers for you to enjoy. That means there are over 6 acres of towering sunflowers for you to explore. Perfect for finding a secluded area for your next Instagram photoshoot.
Full details are available at chilliwacksunflowerfest.com
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Richmond Sunflower Festival
Dates: Open every day until September 15, 2019
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: 12900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond B.C (map)
Price: $8 (weekdays) – $15 (weekends)
The newest Sunflower Festival in the Lower Mainland takes place at the Richmond Country Farms. With over 20 different varieties of Sunflowers and Dahlias on over 8 acres of land for you to enjoy, there are many “#instaworthy moments” to be had!
Aside from the sunflowers, there are also food and drink vendors, a train ride through the vineyard or a tractor ride to the sunflower fields. Want to take a piece of the farm home with you? There is a fresh cut flower stand where you can choose the perfect sunflower for your home bouquet.
Full details are available at richmondsunflowerfest.com