Kalbar Sunflower Festival

Kalbar Sunflower Festival is on again which means it’s time to get out into the country and get up close to the happiest flowers in the world from May 1-3, 2026.

About an hour and a quarter's drive south-west of Brisbane, the farm will be a hive of sunflower-themed activity for a whole weekend, as the eight-acre patch of  more than one million sunflowers are in bloom.

A highlight is the one acre sunflower maze to get lost in and wander through, with plenty of Insta photo opportunities on the way. And this year for the first time, there will be a Dinosaur Land amongst the sunflowers!

Throughout the weekend you can browse the market stalls (where you'll find everything sunflower!) and enjoy live music and entertainment from local artists. For sustenance, there will be a range of food trucks onsite, while the Mater Devonshire Tea marquee will be serving fresh scones with jam and cream and fresh sandwiches.

Another highlight of the festival each year are the the legendary Long Lunches and Gala Dinner (Sunset in the Sunflowers) set amongst the fields, with each event raisling money for cancer care.*

There's plenty of fun for kids to be had at the Children's Hub, with activities such as  face painting and sunflower tattoos, arts and craft activities and an  Animal Petting Farm. There is also a sensory garden  with interactive props and a special fairy garden to delight young and old.

 Attendees can also Pick your Own Flowers for $2 a stem or you can purchase a pre-cut bunch as you leave the festival.

Good to know - It’s important to remember that there will be bees out and about in the flowers as well. Plus, its a working farm and closed in footwear is advisable. There’s heaps of parking available, with friendly volunteers directing you on the day. And, if the weather turns bad, the organisers will be in touch with you direct.

Need to know - Tickets are now on sale so be quick to secure them as they sell out quickly. While tickets are are non-refundable. If you can't make it, they can be passed on to family or friends. 

*The Kalbar Sunflower Festival was established in 2021 by sunflower farm owners Jenny and Russell Jenner. After Russell’s death from oesophageal cancer, the festival now raises money for cancer care.

Images by Danella Perrins