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‘Tis the season for flower catalogs, seed packs, and planning which flower farms in Oregon we’re going to visit.
Wait. There are flower farms that allow visitors?
Yes! And they’re utterly delightful. Each farm has it’s own distinctive appeal, but in general, imagine wandering through acres of bright flowers, each one as unique as the next. This is the place to see new varieties, one-of-a-kind hybrids, and even participate in naming next year’s new crop of flowers.
Flowers for as far as you can see at Swan Island Dahlia farm. Their festival is from late August to early September each year.
Without further ado, our favorite flower farms in Oregon, in order of bloom season:
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is near Woodburn, Oregon, and hosts TulipFest from late March to early May. The best bloom is expected the second week of April.
Featuring wagon rides, a children’s play area, a tour train, a cow train, food trucks, a wine tasting room, a market, oh…and tulips. Lots and lots of tulips! Forty acres of tulips create a colorful carpet laid out before Mt. Hood, creating a stunning backdrop for photos and making memories with your kids.
Photo courtesy of Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Cost in 2024: the bloom season is over for 2024, but visit this fall for their amazing gift shop! They also have a mud run every August that is SO MUCH fun.
Directions: from Eugene, I-5 North to Exit 271 and the Woodburn Interchange. Turn right (east) . Follow the signs toward Molalla (Hwy. 211) for 6 miles and turn right (south) on S. Meridian Road. Follow 2 miles and the farm is on the left hand side.
Tips for visiting: plan to go early! If you can go on a weekday, that’s best as the crowds are lower. Weekends are very busy, but you can buy tickets to arrive in time for sunrise!
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
We first visited Schreiner’s Iris Garden maybe 15 years ago. We were so in awe with our experience that we’ve visited nearly every year since. Their bloom season and coinciding Iris Fest is during the month of May every year.
Purple and Yellow Irises compete for your attention, among delphiniums and dozens of other colors and types of flowers during Iris Fest.
Their 200-acre farm is located just off I-5 near Keizer, Oregon. You might see the brilliant flowers blooming as you travel I-5 between Salem and Portland…that’s the farm. With 10 acres of display gardens, you can easily spend the day here. The display gardens are thoughtfully laid out and filled with not only irises, but also daisies, columbines, azaleas, and more. Everywhere you look, there is a riot of color. Also notice their impressive collection of hostas, which are mysteriously snail-free and grow to huge proportions.
Food trucks, including coffee and wine, are available during the flower festival. Live music often plays and one weekend features local artists.
Benches are liberally scattered throughout the display gardens. Find a quiet bench and rest for a bit, taking in all there is to see at Schreiner’s Iris Fest.
Cost in 2024: $5-10 per person Click for Tickets
Directions: from Eugene, take I-5 North to the Brooks Exit 263. Go West (left turn) on Brooklake Road, turn left on River Road, travel for 1 mile, then turn left on Quinaby Road.
Tips for Visiting: Parking is free. Strollers are easily used throughout the farm. Toward the back of the first display garden (there are three sections) there are usually picnic tables. In a corner of the last display garden, look for the hidden gazebo!
Adelman Peony Gardens
Sharing a bloom season with the irises, peonies are another must-visit on the flower farm circuit. Adelman Peony Gardens is open from May 1 to June 15. Visit their 2-acre display garden and prepare to WOW your senses. The scents and colors from all the peonies is an experience you’ll always remember. Next to the display garden is their 30-acre production field. The rich scents of peonies hang in the air and entice you to Buy. Them. All.
When we visited, many years ago, we bought 4 plants. Today, they are absolutely incredible. On a late spring day, when the peonies are in full bloom, we open our windows to draw the scent throughout the house.
We purchased our peonies from Adelman during their bloom season. They are healthy, strong plants and fill the air with scent.
Adelman Peony Garden is smaller than the other flower farms, so you can easily add it to your itinerary if you’re visiting the area. Leave time to sit and enjoy the flower garden, if your kids will let you!
Cost: free to visit
Directions: Adelman Peony Gardens is located just North of Salem, Oregon. Interstate 5 exit 263. Turn East (toward Brooks). Go straight 1 1/2 miles. Driveway on the right.
Tips for Visiting: There is no food or beverage on site, so bring a picnic and eat in the garden!
Swan Island Dahlias
Swan Island Dahlias is open year-round for their excellent gift shop, which features garden-inspired gifts, Oregon-made gifts, and much more! But best of all is their annual Dahlia Festival, which is held in August and September. This festival is what makes Swan Island one of our favorite flower farms in Oregon. We go every year!
Dahlias actually have very little scent, but it’s impossible not to fall in love with their bright colors and many, many petal shapes.
Some flowers are as big as your head! These are “dinner plate” dahlias, and a single bloom can exceed 10″ across!
Outdoor Show Garden & Fields
After exploring the food carts and vendors, head out into the sunshine and visit the display gardens. Don’t miss their experimental test garden as well as the new dahlias that are available for purchase for the first time.
Finally, segue into the production fields. Almost 40 acres grow over 370 varieties of dahlias, and plenty of photo ops abound. Take a drink and sunscreen; if you walk the entire path through the fields, it can take an hour or more!
You can use a stroller and most wheelchairs on any of the paths. Dogs are allowed on a leash but not recommended due to the crowds.
Flowers as far as the eye can see. Dahlias come in a rainbow of colors and all are displayed to show off these late summer beauties.
Back at the festival, the fun isn’t over yet. Grab a snack and another frozen lemonade, then relax under the tent to listen to live music. Buy cut flowers to take home or order some tubers for next year. And be sure to visit the gift shop!
Cost: free
Directions: 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby, OR 97013. Drive I-5 to the Aurora/Donald exit, Exit 278. Continue on to Canby, following road signs. Once in Canby, follow signs to Swan Island Dahlias. Visit their website for full, detailed driving directions.
Tips for visiting: Mondays are the least busy days. Go early in the day as it tends to get hot that time of year. And buy the blueberry scones, they’re truly special.
2024 Hours: August through September their Fields, Gift Shop, and Office are open:
- Festival hours To Be Announced
- Gift Shop open throughout the summer Gift Shop | Swan Island Dahlias | Swan Dahlias
Dahlias for acres and acres! It’s an impressive sight, and we love attending the Dahlia Fest every year with our kids.
Flower Farms in Oregon
One farm we’ve yet to visit, but must be mentioned, is McKenzie River Lavender. They host the McKenzie River Lavender Festival in mid-July each year. Definitely adding this to our list!
McKenzie River Lavender Farm. Photo credit Melissa Jo Barker.
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