Summer Flowers in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory
You might know the Willamette Valley for its world famous wines. But did you know that the valley is home to the largest dahlia grower in the United States? Swan Island Dahlias, located in Canby, has been in operation for more than 90 years and ships cut flowers and tubers worldwide.
In 2023, the Swan Island Dahlias festival will run 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) throughout August and September. As part of the fun, visitors can walk through nearly 40 acres of colorful fields, where more than 370 varieties of dahlia will be in bloom; other attractions include a gift shop, food carts (open daily), live music (on Saturdays and Sundays), and dahlia-related classes (available with pre-registration).
"During the festival there are more than 400 floral arrangements to view, culture talks, demonstrations and gorgeous fields to stroll," said Heather Schloe, manager and third-generation grower. "My favorite part of the festival is visiting with all the visitors and sharing our love for dahlias."
"Each year we introduce about 10 new varieties," said Heather. "We have three named so far, but they will all be officially named and introduced at our annual Dahlia Festival."
The 2023 Annual Dahlia Festival takes place August-September at Swan Island Dahlias. Photo courtesy of MtHoodTerritory.com.
Visit the Mt. Hood Territory events page to learn more about these summertime attractions and a complete list of upcoming events in the Willamette Valley's northernmost region.