Oshawa Peony Festival 2026

June 6- June 7, 2026

The City of Oshawa is hosting the annual Peony Festival at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. The popular festival celebrates horticulture, arts and heritage. Many of the more than 300 Peony plants will be in glorious bloom in the gardens, and the same number of cut blooms will be on display during the Ontario Peony Society’s judged flower show.

The Peony Festival features:

Opening ceremonies: 11 a.m. on the main stage on the northeast side of the creek
Handcrafted item market and Artisan zone
Wide variety of food options for every foodie
Activities for children
Live music performances
Demonstrations
Experts from Durham Master Gardeners and the Canadian Peony Society
Art and photography contests