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Kalbar Sunflower festival is one of the most talked about and photographed events in southeast Queensland.

Started by Russell and Jenny Jenner in an effort to diversify in a drought, the festival has grown to become a favourite event for tens of thousands of Australians.

We look forward to welcoming you 2nd-4th May, 2025!

get involved

Volunteering at the Kalbar Sunflower Festival is an exciting, fun and rewarding experience! Whether you are assisting with ticket sales, cutting flowers or providing information you’ll be part of our friendly team whilst meeting new people and learning new skills. 

vendor applications now open

At the Kalbar Sunflower Festival we have a huge variety of tasty delights and a curated selection of our favourite food vans and local market stalls. From unique locally handmade products to fashion, food and everything in-between, there’s something on offer for everyone.

A celebration born out of hardship

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Scenic Rim Region you will find us amongst the million sunflowers at our annual Kalbar Sunflower Festival. In 2021, Lucerne farmers Jenny and Russell Jenner were struggling to keep their crops alive during one of the longest droughts in living memory. Water had gotten so bad that they couldn’t grow their main crop, but after Russell brought a bunch of sunflowers home from the grocery store the two had a light bulb moment. Sunflowers need very little water and they look spectacular and from there the festival grew.

Let’s stay social

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Need an idea for last minute Christmas gifts - grab a sunflower calendar for 2023, will give you sunshine and happiness every day! Supporting the Cancer Council at the same time. Only $20 and includes postage to any ware in Australia. Head to our w
What a great night last night supporting @laurafrankmusic at the crowdfunding gig @scenicrimfarmshop. Listening to original music and then the raffles and auctions were a hoot. We have such a great community in the scenic rim and so many generous p
Today we were invited by the Qld Cancer Council to their annual awards ceremony. We are excited to announce we won the Highest Individual Award for fundraising in Qld for the Cancer Council through our sunflower festival 🌻and pink long lunch in the
Getting the job done this morning! @cancercouncilqld #fundraiser #sunflowers
This morning a beautiful group of ladies came to help cut sunflowers and bunch them up ready to sell in Beaudesert today and over the weekend. This is a special fundraiser for a local Beaudesert family. Bunches can be found at any of the local cafe

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