Soft Salmon Saucer Peony Photo Credit Nick Maycher

Peony Festival

Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, 155 Arena St.

*Please note: The Peony Flower Show/Competition in the arena opens to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 once judging has been completed.

two women posing together, one is dressed in Peony themed dress with glittery makeup and the other is in a green sweater, both are smiling

Join Us!

Peony Festival Food Vendor Application

Apply to be a food vendor for 2025 City of Oshawa events today!

Learn more!

Handmade wooden cutting boards at a tented booth

Merchandise and Artisans

2025 applications are now closed.

Contests

Peony Show Schedule (Flower Show Entry Information)

The Canadian Peony Society - Ontario Region hosts their Peony Competition/Show during the Peony Festival. They are an integral part of the festival.

They welcome all entrants whether they are an individual gardener, a commercial grower or a botanical garden.

For more information on how to enter, specimen classes, and more please review the 2025 Peony Show Schedule. 2025 Peony Show Schedule

Art Information

The entry form for the art competition will open shortly.

Adult Category: (18 years and older)

First prize: $150 Michael's gift card
Second prize: $100 Michael's gift card

Young Artist Category: (Under 18 years and younger)

First prize: $150 Michael's gift card
Second prize: $100 Michael's gift card

Contest Terms and Conditions

Entry Form

Photography Information

You could win one of the following prizes from Henry's Camera Store:

First prize: $150 gift card
Second prize: $100 gift card
Third prize: $50 gift card

Contest Terms and Conditions

The contest opens Saturday, June 7 at 11:59 a.m. and closes Sunday, July 13 at 11:59 p.m., photos will be accepted through our online portal during this time.

Please check back for a link to the entry form when the contest opens.

Frequently asked questions:

Accessibility - parking, venue and shuttle

Parking at Children's Arena located at 155 Arena St. is for accessible permit holders only
Only those with an government issued accessible permit prominently displayed on their dashboard will be provided access to the lot at Children's Arena. This event is very busy and the lot fills quickly. We apologize if we are not able to accommodate you when you arrive.
The event venue is accessible, there are ramps to access the indoor flower show.
There are paved pathways throughout the park.
The pathways between the peony garden beds are grass but well packed.
The shuttle bus is not wheelchair accessible, it has handrails and a space for walkers, but riders must be able-bodied or have their own assistant.

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.

Service animals are welcome inside the arena and the outdoor event footprint.
Pets are welcome in the outdoor event footprint only.
All pets must be leashed and under the control of an adult at all times.
For the safety of all of our guests, please clean up after your pet/service animal.

Washrooms

Inside the arena - accessible
West side of the creek by the bridge - accessible port-a-potties

Peony advice and virtual tours

Peony Advice

Watch these how to videos on all types of peonies, planting, dividing and designing!

Virtual Tours 2020/2021

Check out these virtual tours from the comfort of your home.

Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden

Canadian Peony Society Garden Tours

Members of the Canadian Peony Society share a glimpse inside their private peony gardens.

Oshawa Garden Club Garden Tours

Oshawa Garden Club member are proud to showcase their talents, especially when it comes to landscaping with peonies.

2025 Sponsors

Stage Sponsor - TD Bank

Presenting Sponsor - Wellings of Whitby

CKDO - Durham Radio

Sponsor - OSCC55+

Sponsor - Vandermeer Nursery

Sponsor - Gervais Party Rentals

Sponsor - Ontario Motor Sales

2025 Partners

Canadian Peony Society

Durham Master Gardeners

Oshawa Art Association

Oshawa Public Library

Parkwood Estate

Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Teaching City - Oshawa

Top 100 Event Award

2024 Grant Provider

Designation

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.