Richmond Sunflower Festival

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 then became the Harrison Sunflower Festival when the family that ran it moved to Agassiz and took their flowers and festivals with them. In a typical year that festival featured close to 36 different kinds of sunflowers across 17 acres of farmland. (Note: The Harrison Sunflower Festival no long happens.)

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 it 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. The festival starts in early to mid-August and runs until around mid-September.

How Much Does the Sunflower Festival Cost?

General admission last year cost $14 on weekdays and $17 on weekends and holidays. There was a $2 discount for seniors and kids ages 3 to 12. Little children under the age of 3 could enter for free. Tickets can only be bought in-person at the door. 2026 details will likely be similar, but with exact details to be confirmed.

Sunflower Fields at Richmond Country Farms

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.

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