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Richmond Sunflower Festival

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

 

Vancouver Sunflower Festivals

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 spread out over 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 likely happening in 2025, although exact details are to be confirmed.)

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. To learn more about the venue see our article about Richmond Country Farms.

The Richmond Sunflower Festival happens in the summer. Last year, the festival opened on August 8th and closed on September 15th.

 

How Much Does the Sunflower Festival Cost?

Last season’s admission cost $12 on weekdays and $15 on weekends and holidays. Tickets can only be bought in-person at the door.

Note: The prices above exclude taxes and applicable service fees.

 

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 last edition spanned over 20 acres so there was 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

To learn more about the event, visit richmondsunflowerfest.com.

To learn more about the venue and its activities, check out our article about Richmond Country Farms.

For information about other similar events in the Lower Mainland, see our articles about the Harrison Sunflower Festival and Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival.

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