Peony Festival
Here's what you missed at the festival!
Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
We hope you enjoyed your experience at the award-winning Peony Festival.
We had handmade artisan merchandise vendors, children's activities, community displays, delicious food, live jazz and strolling buskers as well as the prestigious judged peony show and competition featuring breathtaking blooms in the arena.
Contests
Art Contest Winners
The Peony Festival art contest was presented by Panera Bread, it was open to all ages (with parental consent).
- 1st place by Laurie Cairns (left)
- Prize:"You Pick Two for a Year" coupon from Panera Bread (approximate value of $320)
- 2nd place by Jaime Mcgill (right)
- Prize: "Salad for a Year" coupon from Panera Bread (approximate value of $180)
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all the artist's who entered this year's art contest. See you next year!
Photography Contest
Pictured above are last years first and second place winners!
1st place by Nandhini Ravichandran (top left)
2nd place by Luba Platkin (bottom right)
Enter our open all-ages photography contest. We welcome the Oshawa Camera Club who will be on site offering tips and tricks to get just the right shot as well as judging the photo contest for us!
You could win one of the following prizes to Henry's Camera Store:
- First prize: $150 Gift card
- Second prize: $100 Gift card
- Third prize: $50 Gift card
Contest opens Saturday, June 8 at 11:59 a.m. and closes Sunday, July 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Frequently asked questions:
Accessibility - parking, venue and shuttle |
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Service animals and pets |
Please keep in mind this event is extremely busy with guests, we welcome your furry friends as along as they are friendly, leashed and under the control of an adult at all times.
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Washrooms |
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Photography at City of Oshawa events
The City of Oshawa hosts open, free public events. Photographers will be present taking photos and video footage at these events. These images may be used without further notification on City-owned and non-City-owned property, print media, digital media, the Internet, social media sites, media releases and broadcasts. By attending, you consent to such use.
Peony advice and virtual tours
Peony Advice |
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Watch these how to videos on all types of peonies, planting, dividing and designing! |
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Virtual Tours 2020/2021 | ||||||
Check out these virtual tours from the comfort of your home.
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2024 Sponsors
Centennial Sponsors of this event
Partners
Grant Recipient
The City of Oshawa would like to thank the Ontario government for providing additional funding for the Peony Festival through the Experience Ontario 2024 Grant.
Award-winner
Winner of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario by Festivals and Events Ontario! That's 11 years in a row! You don't want to miss this festival!