Kalbar Sunflower Festival
- brutalnerd
- May 3
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 6
I decided we just had to go and take a day trip to check out the Kalbar Sunflower Festival last weekend. With some planning, I was ready to embark on a bigger adventure than our usual close attractions. Wow! What a beautiful day we had! Despite the long drive, it was incredibly worth it.
Anticipation and Arrival
As soon as we spotted the sunflowers from a distance, I was so excited! Wow!
The Beauty of Sunflowers
My highlights of the day included the stunning beauty of the sunflowers. We were busy capturing photos around the farm, and two hours flew by like nothing. They even had adorable mini photo shoot setups amongst the flowers!
I only took photos with my iPhone, but I can only imagine how beautiful they could look if you love photography as a hobby. There was plenty to do and see at the festival.
Market Stalls and Activities
The cute market stalls featured crafts, treats, and homemade goods. A dedicated kids' hub allowed us to make a seed bomb to take home, and we even got our faces painted for free! They offered some fantastic paid classes too, like making flower crowns.
Devonshire teas were available at really affordable prices. There was also a fancy luncheon for those looking to splurge. They had a stage with entertainment, but I particularly enjoyed the aerialists performing amidst the sunflowers. It was simply stunning, and they were incredibly talented.
Animal Encounters
My second favourite part of the day involved the cutest, tiniest baby piglets! I love baby animals, especially piglets. I was so lucky that their owner was about to bottle-feed them and let me participate. I felt overwhelmed with gratitude; who doesn't love little animal farms? It's so relaxing and calming to interact with these adorable babies. They also had goats, chickens, and other animals, but I was so engrossed with the piglets that I didn't get to see much else - my apologies!
Bringing Home a Piece of Paradise
They also offered the option to pick your own sunflowers for a cost or buy them pre-cut. I had to bring home a little piece of this heaven with me. I opted to buy a bunch of five HUGE, beautiful sunflowers for only $15!
Reflecting on the Day
In summary, I had a truly beautiful day. I'm so glad I went. It's definitely on my “Something you need to do at least once” list. I felt I really got my money's worth and left feeling filled with gratitude and happiness. This wonderful event also raises money for cancer care which is important to mention. You are also supporting a great cause.
A huge thank you to my support worker for making it possible and incredibly enjoyable too!
Accessibility Information
🎟️ Cost
Adult: $32 + booking fee (no pensioner discount)
Teen (16-17): $15 + booking fee
Children 15 and under: free (how awesome!)
Be quick - tickets sell fast!
🗓️ When
Annually in May.
📍 Where
Kalbar Sunflower Festival
56 Warumkarie Rd, Kalbar QLD 4309.
♿ Companion Card
Accepted. Free entry for your support person.
Ease of use: No need to book it - just show it at the gate with your paid ticket.
😊 Customer Service
Excellent! I needed to know times before they were published to organize my support worker's shift. The staff were very prompt with their reply, friendly, and helpful. Everyone we encountered on-site was lovely.
🧑🦽 Wheelchair Access
They provided buggies to help people from their car to the gate of the festival due to a very grassy hill and gravel road.
Hard plastic flooring was placed around various areas within the flowers for easier walking and wheelchair access. However, note that there is a lot of grass and small inclines around the farm for the most part.
There were four accessible toilets on-site.
🚗 Parking & Transport
Accessible parking is available close to the gate. Buggies are available as mentioned earlier.
Lighting was not an issue as it was a daytime event for those with security anxiety. Free parking was onsite at the farm.
🔒 Security
We attended during the day and felt very safe at the festival. It was a family-friendly event with plenty of staff/volunteers who were approachable and friendly.
First Aid was easy to find.
🐾 Pet Policy
Yes, pet friendly! Pets must be on a lead. See their website for more details.
🧘 Quiet Spaces
They provided quiet spaces that were very cute and welcoming.
🍔 Food Options
I ended up buying breakfast on the way due to the long drive, so I wasn't especially hungry.
Numerous food trucks were present, offering meals reasonably priced for an event like this. I only bought a refreshing drink and some strawberry cream melting moments from a market stall. YUM!
You can bring your own snacks and drinks on a budget (but no BYO alcohol). They provide free water filling stations.
👥 Crowds
There were a lot of people in attendance, as indicated by the number of cars, but we never felt crowded. Everyone dispersed across the farm in various spots, making it feel comfortable.
I hope this information helps you plan your visit and encourages you to experience this amazing event for yourself! If you think anything needs to be added regarding your disability, please feel free to CONTACT ME.
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