Dahlia Festival Dreams in Full Bloom

Each summer, Swan Island Dahlias in Canby invites visitors to bask in a stunning display of color, community, and creativity at its annual Dahlia Festival. Running Wednesdays through Sundays from August 1 through September 28, the festival is a breathtaking 40 acre showcase of 370+ dahlia varieties. Admission is free, and the event features live music, local food carts, and family-friendly activities.

Wander through display gardens and vast flower fields bursting with vibrant blooms — from soft pastels to bold reds and purples. Behind the scenes, Swan Island Dahlias grows 15,000 seedlings annually, selecting only a few for their distinctive stems, quality, and beauty to become next year’s new varieties. In addition to breathtaking blooms, the festival offers fresh-cut flowers, an adorable year-round gift shop, hosts the Canby Dahlia Run, and this year will host the ZNA Northwest Koi Show.

Throughout the season, the festival offers a rotating lineup of classes including Dahlia care, floral arranging, art, and health & beauty workshops (most require pre-registration online). Food vendors on-site include local favorites such as Sugar Lips Donuts, Blazing Taco, The Feedshack, The Big Scoop, and The Tap Trailer. Live music happens every weekend 12-4 p.m., with a rotating roster of country, jazz, and acoustic bands set against the sea of dahlias, including: 

• Katrina Elizabeth – Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, September 28

• Knotty Sangria – Sunday, August 3

• Tuesday String Band – Saturday, August 9

• Rob Rainwater – Sunday, August 10

• Mojo Holler – Saturday, August 16

• Olivia Harms & The Roadrunners – Sunday, August 17

• Tyler Stenson – Sunday, August 24 and Saturday, September 13

• Nate Botsford – Saturday, August 30

• River Divide – Sunday, August 31 and Saturday, September 6

• Tiffany Bird & Band – Monday (Labor Day), September 1

• Billy Shew – Sunday, September 7

• Hank Shreve Band – Sunday, September 21

• Steve & Margot Show – Saturday, September 27. 

Plan to spend a few hours soaking in the beauty and charm of this floral paradise. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a photographer, or just looking for a peaceful day outdoors, the Dahlia Festival offers something special for everyone.

Swan Island Dahlias is located at 995 NW 22nd Ave. in Canby and is open Wednesdays – Sundays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through September. For event updates and music/food schedules, visit www.dahlias.com.

Festival Hours: August 1 - September 28, Wednesday - Sunday & Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.