Soft Salmon Saucer Peony Photo Credit Nick Maycher

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.

Enter the photography contest!

The contest closes July 13 at 11:59 p.m.

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

Paintings of a goose with flowers, Peonies, and peonies on a turquoise background

Photography Contest

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 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.

Photography Entry Form

We would like to thank the Oshawa Camera Club for assisting with judging the contest entries.

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.

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 Festival

Art and Photography Contests

Adult Category:

Young Artist Category:

Frequently asked questions:

Peony advice and virtual tours

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