Blooms of the Valley: Flower Farms & Festivals Near Dundee

There’s a special kind of joy in the Willamette Valley when flower farms begin to glow with color each late summer. Around Dundee and nearby regions, small flower farms invite visitors to wander among rows of blooms, pick their favorites, and bring home arrangements that capture the season. These farms aren’t just pretty—they’re part of our local landscape, our community, and the living art of flowers.

Big Oak Flower Farm: U-Pick & Slow-Grown Beauty

One of the nearby gems is Big Oak Flower Farm, located in St. Paul, about a short drive from Dundee. The farm is run with intention—slow-grown flowers, homegrown bouquets, a farm store, and often the chance to pick your own. The “U-Pick Flower Experience” at Big Oak brings people out to stroll the fields, clip stems, build their own bouquet, and connect with the land. It’s a peaceful way to spend a morning or early afternoon with blooms all around.

Swan Island Dahlias & the Dahlia Festival: A Seasonal Spectacle

For a more immersive flower-festival experience, there’s Swan Island Dahlias in Canby. Each year from August through September, the Annual Dahlia Festival draws visitors to explore nearly 40 acres of dahlias—with over 370 varieties in bloom. With free admission and parking, food carts, live music on weekends, workshops, cut flowers for purchase, and photography everywhere you look, the Swan Island Dahlias is one of Oregon’s most beloved floral landmarks.

Why Visiting Flower Farms Matters

Visiting these flower farms gives you more than a beautiful bouquet—it’s a chance to slow down, reconnect with nature, and support local, sustainable agriculture. The growing, cutting, arranging, and sharing of flowers is often done with attention to the environment and community. Picking your bouquet allows you to design something personal and unique. The festival gives you inspiration, education (through classes), and the joy of being part of something seasonal and alive.

Flower Farms & Dining: A Sensory Pairing

If you're exploring these flower farms or visiting the Dahlia Festival, pair that floral magic with a meal to enhance your experience. At Trellis, the vibrant colors and scents of fresh blooms echo in our dishes and cocktails, where locally foraged flowers are used to garnish desserts and drinks, adding a touch of natural beauty to every bite and sip. Combined with tasting rooms, scenic walks, and charming stops in Dundee, a visit to Trellis makes for the perfect day‑trip finale, celebrating the season’s freshest ingredients in a truly unforgettable setting..