Peony Festival
Thank you for joining us at the 21st annual Peony Festival. We hope you enjoyed all there was on offer!
Don't forget to enter the photography contest!
Save the date
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026
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 6 once judging has been completed.

Art and Photography Contests
Art Contest Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen |
We had a lovely display of beautiful artwork by many artists, both young and older.
We brought back the Young Artist category this year and were pleasantly surprised by the number of entries.
Our winners this year are:
Adult Category:1st place: Jaime McGill - Blooming Elegance - Left
2nd place: Connie Maglioli - Poetry in Peonies - Centre
Honourable mention: Julieta Cortes - Pink Peony - Right
![]() Young Artist Category:1st place: Arianna Lowes - Mr. Vlad - Left 2nd place: Joann Joseph - A Symphony in Bloom - Centre Honourable mention: Matthew Klimanov - Peony - Right |
Photography Contest |
You could win one of the following prizes from Henry's Camera Store:
The contest is open Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. and closes Sunday, July 13 at 11:59 p.m., photos will be accepted through our online portal during this time. We would like to thank the Oshawa Camera Club for assisting with judging the contest entries. |
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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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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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Supporting Sponsors
2025 Partners
Awards, Grants and more!
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.