The Richmond Sunflower Festival features fields of flowers to explore at Richmond Country Farms which is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver.
This article contains the following information about the festival in Richmond:
Where and When? | Ticket Prices | What to Expect | Other Information
Sunflower Festival at Richmond Country Farms
The Lower Mainland is home to a few sunflower festivals. The original one is the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival, which is now called the Harrison Sunflower Festival and located in Agassiz. In a typical year it features close to 36 different kinds of sunflowers across 17 acres of farmland. Another event that’s new and also very good is the Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival. (Note: The Harrison and Abbotsford events aren’t happening in 2025.)
The other big sunflower festival is the one in Richmond. It had its first season in 2019 with about 24 varieties of the flower on eight acres of land, and has more than doubled in size since!
Where and When is the Richmond Festival?
The Richmond Sunflower Festival takes place at Richmond Country Farms at 12900 Steveston Highway. It’s located about a 15-minute drive from Steveston Village and 20 minutes from the BC Ferries’ terminal in Tsawwassen.
Richmond Country Farms is a farm that has a large produce store in the spring, summer and fall. It also has a winery, as well as a pumpkin patch in October. See our article about Richmond Country Farms to learn more about the venue.
The Richmond Sunflower Festival happens in the summer. In 2025 the festival opened on August 8th and will likely close in mid-September.
How Much Does the Sunflower Festival Cost?
General admission in 2025 costs $14 on weekdays and $17 on weekends and holidays. There’s a $2 discount for seniors and kids ages 3 to 12. Little children under the age of 3 enter for free. Tickets can only be bought in-person at the door.
Note: The prices above exclude taxes.
What to Expect at the Festival?
Expect to see lots of sunflowers at the Richmond Sunflower Festival, but also other flowers including dahlias. This edition spans over 20 acres so there is plenty to see.
At the venue you’ll see the Richmond Country Farms produce store. It’s a great place to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, so don’t forget to check it out after your visit to the fields of flowers.
When you arrive at the venue there are usually signs directing you to the sunflower festival. In some years, after you buy your tickets, you wait for a tractor and wagon to take you to the fields.
There are many different kinds of sunflowers at the festival. There are short ones, tall ones and really tall ones! It’s remarkable how many different varieties there are, and how big some of them grow.
At the sunflower festival, in addition to the sunflowers and other flowers, the venue also usually has drink stands and food trucks.
The Richmond Sunflower Festival is a great event that’s suitable for people of all ages. Those who like flowers, gardens and gardening will love this event. Families with young children also have a great time.
Other Information
Visit richmondsunflowerfestival.com to learn more about the event.
Check out our article about Richmond Country Farms to learn more about the venue and its activities.
See our articles about the Harrison Sunflower Festival and Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival for information about other similar events in the Lower Mainland.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- City of Richmond
- Steveston Village
- Vancouver Places for Children
- Lower Mainland Pumpkin Patches
- Corn Mazes in the Lower Mainland
- Vancouver Parks and Nature
- Lower Mainland Wineries
- Vancouver Farmers Markets
