This city near Toronto is hosting a massive two-day peony festival this spring

The season of spring blooms has arrived, and before summer kicks off in June, we have the Oshawa Peony Festival to look forward to.

The festival is returning for its 20th anniversary on June 8th and 9th, attracting thousands of people from all over to its gorgeous display of blooming peonies.

This event is so popular that it has been recognized among Ontario’s top 100 festivals for 11 years in a row.

“Experience the allure of Oshawa at the award-winning Peony Festival, a captivating free two-day event hosted by the City of Oshawa,” states their website.

“Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden and The Michael and Judi Denny Peony Garden.”

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At this year’s festival, you can check out a variety of handmade artisan merchandise vendors, community displays, delicious food, live entertainment and a “prestigious judged peony competition featuring breathtaking blooms.”

Last year, the city of Oshawa, described the festival as “one of Ontario’s most highly anticipated and popularly attended events that attracts visitors from across Canada and around the world.”

There are so many flower-centric experiences to enjoy this spring in southern Ontario, and we’re so ready for it!

Oshawa Peony Festival

When: Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9th, 2024
Where: Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, 155 Arena Street, Oshawa