Ultimate Guide to Caroline's Flower Fields & Flower Festival
Late summer and autumn are nearly here, and there is no better place to celebrate the beauty of the season than at Timbuk Farms! We’re celebrating these magical seasons with our flower festival in Caroline’s Flower Fields at Timbuk Farms in Granville. The flower festival brings six full weekends of radiant blooms, hands-on activities, live local music, yummy food trucks, and unforgettable memories for anyone searching for the best family-friendly event in Ohio this summer and fall.
Running from August 22nd through September 27th, Caroline’s Flower Fields offer an enchanting escape where you can stroll through rows of stunning cut blooms, gather a vibrant bouquet of fresh u-pick flowers in Ohio, explore special and unique garden features, and soak up the colors of late summer and fall.
Whether you are looking for a weekend outing for the whole family, a romantic date surrounded by blossoms, a perfect place for photography or family photos, or a trip to your favorite Ohio garden center, here is your ultimate guide to visiting Caroline’s Flower Fields and the top Ohio flower festival of the season!
What Makes Caroline’s Flower Fields So Special?
Located right here at Timbuk Farms—Central Ohio's go-to destination as a premier Ohio garden center and for U-pick fields and home of the Ohio Tulip Festival—Caroline’s Flower Fields showcase thousands upon thousands of field-grown blooms. Throughout late summer and early fall, the fields burst with a rainbow of dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, cosmos, and early autumn mums.
When you visit during this vibrant Ohio flower festival, you don’t just get to admire the fields. You get to experience them! Guests of all ages can take explore and have fun with the following.
U-Pick Cut Flower Fields
Experience the joy of gathering u-pick flowers in Ohio by grabbing a pair of farm snips and stepping into fields filled with vibrant colors to build your very own custom bouquet directly from our Ohio soil.
Picturesque Photo-Ops & Scenery
Wandering through breathtaking blooms, curated aesthetic backdrops, and peaceful farm vistas provides endless opportunities to freeze your favorite moments in time—whether you're snapping sweet family portraits, pet pictures, or beautiful macro shots.
Guided Field & Greenhouse Tours
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how we grow our plants! You can walk alongside our knowledgeable team, explore our working greenhouses, and learn direct insider tips on soil care, flower varieties, and sustainable horticulture.
Interactive Workshops & Demonstrations
Unleash your creative side with engaging seasonal activities throughout the festival, including hands-on flower drying and pressing classes, as well as expert-led bouquet arranging sessions designed to teach you stunning floral design techniques.
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch Fun
As Ohio’s fall rolls in, immerse yourself in our gorgeous mum field in peak bloom, wander through the pumpkin patch to find your perfect harvest picks, and let the little ones express their creativity with fun, hands-on pumpkin painting.
Kids Fun Farm
Making this the ultimate family-friendly event in Ohio, kids can burn off energy on our giant bounce pad, zip down the bobsled slide, climb across the jungle gym, and make sweet memories meeting and petting our friendly farm goats and cows!
Festival Themes, Schedule, & Weekend Lineups
Every weekend during the festival brings a unique blend of local musicians, artisanal craft vendors, delicious food trucks, and special activities. Take a look at what’s in store for each weekend of the festival below.
| Dates | Festival Highlights & Theme | Live Music Schedule | Food & Beverage Vendors | Special Local Artisans & Vendors | Featured Weekend Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22 – August 23 | Opening Bloom Weekend & Pick 'N Pose | Saturday (8/22): Mary Miller (12:30 PM – 3:30 PM) Sunday (8/23): Jerry M Music |
Saturday: Covered in Sunshine Sunday: Rolling Drummies, Liberty Kettle Corn |
Saturday: Patsiam | Saturday Field & Greenhouse Tours; Scenic Photo-Op Installations |
| August 29 – August 30 | The Art of Flowers Weekend | Sunday (8/30): Dan Orr (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) | Saturday & Sunday: Double Dipped, Liberty Kettle Corn | Saturday & Sunday: Zion Creek Farm Saturday: Dom Creations |
Saturday Guided Farm Tours; Hands-on Floral Art Features |
| September 5 – September 6 | Labor Day Weekend Celebration | Saturday (9/5): Jerry M Music (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) Sunday (9/6): Dan Orr (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) |
Saturday & Sunday: Liberty Kettle Corn | Saturday: KP Honey Sunday: Angela’s Fun Faces |
Saturday Guided Farm Tours; Kids' Face Painting & Family Activities |
| September 12 – September 13 | Late Summer Harvest & Floral Crafts | Saturday (9/12): Dan Orr (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) | Saturday: Liberty Kettle Corn Sunday: Liberty Kettle Corn, C34 |
Sunday: Soap Hut, KP Honey | Saturday Farm Tours; Flower Drying & Pressing Class Features |
| September 19 – September 20 | Harmony & Blooms Weekend | Saturday (9/19): Music Men & Jen Barbershop Quartet (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) Sunday (9/20): Mary Miller (12:30 PM – 3:30 PM) |
Saturday: Liberty Kettle Corn Sunday: Liberty Kettle Corn, C34 |
Saturday: KP Honey, Dom Creations | Saturday Farm Tours; Hands-on Bouquet Arranging Workshop Features |
| September 26 – September 27 | Fall-Themed Festival Finale | Saturday (9/26): Jerry M Music (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) Sunday (9/27): Mary Miller (12:30 PM – 3:30 PM) |
Saturday & Sunday: Double Dipped, Liberty Kettle Corn | Saturday: KP Honey, Angela’s Fun Faces, Dom Creations Sunday: Angela’s Fun Faces, Elm Lawn Tallow Company |
Saturday Guided Tours; Mum Field in Peak Bloom; Pumpkin Patch & Kids' Pumpkin Painting |
*Please note: Live music, scheduled vendor appearances, and workshop schedules are subject to weather and bloom conditions. Check our official Facebook page, Instagram, and newsletter for real-time updates!
Tips for Planning Your Visit
To make the absolute most of your trip to our flower festival and U-pick flowers in Caroline’s Flower Fields, keep these helpful planning tips in mind.
Get Your Tickets Early
Reserved tickets are strongly recommended in advance to ensure smooth check-in and seamless access to the fields. Kids under 2 years old attend free! You can reserve your tickets here.
Dress for the Fields
We recommend wearing comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes or boots suitable for farm terrain. Don't forget your sun hats, sunscreen, and cameras!
Bring Your Bouquet Containers
While flower containers and snips are available on-site, bringing a vase or bucket with water for your vehicle will keep your fresh cut blooms hydrated on the ride home.
Explore the Garden Center
Beyond the flower fields, stop by our full-service Ohio garden center to stock up on hardy fall perennials, farm-grown mums, autumn container plants, and seasonal home decor. We also have beautiful annuals, fall veggies, herbs, and more!
Plan Your Trip to Timbuk Farms
Tickets are just $12.50 per person with kids under two receiving free admission. Stay tuned to our socials for more updates. You can click here to grab your tickets now. Come experience the best Ohio flower festival of the season and make lasting memories in the fields—we can’t wait to see you!
