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Aug 4

History of the Sunflower

By |2019-08-11T23:06:41-07:00August 4th, 2019|Categories: Sunflower Festival|Tags: , , , |

Ah, the mighty and majestic sunflowers! The first sunflowers originated all the way back in 1000B.C. where, for centuries, they were cultivated as a valuable food (for humans, cattle, poultry, and other ornamental plants) and for immediate medical source. As a native plant of North America, no other plant has had such an impact and significance as the sunflower. The common name, "sunflower", typically refers to the popular annual species Helianthus annuus, or the common sunflower, whose round flower heads in combination [...]

Sep 13

FINAL WEEKEND: Chilliwack Sunflower Festival

By |2018-09-13T13:39:45-07:00September 13th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

Cover 📸 credits: Rachel Barkman This weekend is the final weekend to enjoy the Harrison Sunflower Fest, here is what will be happening: Our 1.5 acres of Sunrich Orange is in full bloom! Discover hidden displays while you wander the curvy rows of these brilliantly coloured Sunflowers. Photo credits: @tickaticka The 1 acre show garden that displays 15 different varieties will be coming into full bloom as well. Did you know there is a Sunflower called a Lemon Eclair? And [...]

Aug 31

Wedding Day in the Sunflowers

By |2018-09-04T02:04:33-07:00August 31st, 2018|Categories: Sunflower Festival|Tags: , , , , |

SPECIAL NEWS: We are collaborating with Vancity Officiant 溫哥華婚姻監禮人 for 9 special days at the Harrison Sunflower Festival to host wedding packages for happy couples and 10 of their guests to tie the knot among the sunflowers. What You'll Get: 🌻 Each time slot will be 30 minutes long! 🌻 Admission for the couple & up to 10 guests! 🌻 Elopement Ceremony in the sunflowers! 🌻 30 original photos for you to keep! 🌻 Processing paperwork for marriage! Your group is welcome to enjoy the sunflower festival after the [...]

Aug 31

BLOOM UPDATE: AUGUST 31ST

By |2018-08-31T01:56:28-07:00August 31st, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

Want to see all the sunflowers in all of their stages of bloom? Pick up a seasons pass! They’re available for a limited time. Get tickets: https://harrisonsunflowerfest.com/tickets/

Aug 31

Things You Need to Know About the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival

By |2018-08-31T23:21:44-07:00August 31st, 2018|Categories: Sunflower Festival, What's On|Tags: , , , |

Cover 📸 credits: Rachel Barkman We are officially open and so excited with the fantastic turn out we've seen at the fields thus far! If you haven't heard of the amazing array of sunflowers we have at the field or all the awesome activities you can experience, keep reading! What to expect...  As you may know, for our first annual Sunflower festival we decided to go all out and plant 17 different varieties to enjoy which means that is over [...]

Aug 30

The Perfect Place To Bring The Pups

By |2018-08-30T23:29:25-07:00August 30th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

Here at the Sunflower Festival, we welcome all walks of life... including your furry friends! We often get asked, "are pets allowed?" The simple answer is, yes - we love dogs! We’re big pet people. And we always set up a doggie drink station near the bathrooms. We only ask that you keep your four-legged friend on a leash and please pick up after them, as we don’t want to make a mess for others to step in. 📸 Credits: [...]

Aug 23

Follow the BC Sunflower Trail

By |2018-08-23T21:39:12-07:00August 23rd, 2018|Categories: Sunflower Festival|

Taves Family Farms: This year guests are encouraged to take a hay ride into their newest attraction–The Sunflower Patch! Spanning over a 1/4 acre and pollinated by local bees, these vibrant green and yellow flowers are in full bloom. Did we mention what good timing that was for their opening week of the Applebarn? Campbell's Honey Farm & Meadery: This summer leading into fall, guests can stop by the farm to get a fix for all things honey and then [...]

Aug 23

Come To The Sunflower Festival

By |2018-08-23T21:22:17-07:00August 23rd, 2018|Categories: Sunflower Festival, What's On|Tags: , , |

  The time is finally here and the Sunflower Festival upon us! On-leash pets will also be welcome, with a dedicated drinking area and complimentary pick-up bags on-site.  Please keep in mind dogs are allergic to Hops. Please keep your dogs away from the Hop fields which are located separately from the sunflowers. What You Need to Know Attractions include: a one-acre show garden with 15 varieties of sunflowers three-acres filled with giant sunflowers one-acre of traditional orange and yellow [...]

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