Kalbar Sunflower Festival

Escape to the country and get up close and personal with the world's happiest flowers at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival from May 1-3.

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.

Once again there will be an acre sunflower maze to get lost in and wander through, with plenty of Insta photo opportunities on the way. 

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, the Mater Devonshire Tea marquee will be serving fresh scones with jam and cream and fresh sandwiches, as well as a range of food trucks onsite.

You can also take part in one of the legendary Long Lunches and Gala Dinner set amongst the fields, with each event raisling money for charity and be entertainned by live music on the Sunflower Stage.

There will also be free kids activities at the Children's Hub, including face painting and sunflower tattoos, Dinosaur Land, arts and craft activities, and an Animal Petting Farm.

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 non-refundable. If you can't make it, they can be passed on to family or friends. Tickets are now on sale.

Images by Danella Perrins