Wildflower Festival

Celebrate the bloom!

Join us for our annual Wildflower Festival taking place from July 3-July 11, 2026. Experience the spectacular display of high-alpine wildflowers through guided walks, expert talks, interactive booths, and our “Blooms of the Breaks” Art Contest. This celebration honors the beauty, resilience, and wonder of Cedar Breaks’ unique floral landscape.

 

At Cedar Breaks, bumblebees stay busy by visiting flowering species, such as the Aspen Bluebell.

NPS Photo / Ihler

 

Learn all about the blooms by joining a guided wildflower walk!

NPS Photo / Ihler

Ranger-Led Wildflower Walks

Enjoy a stroll through vibrant meadows as rangers share their favorite wildflower stories. Each walk is unique, ranging from adaptations to pollinators, and is Ranger’s Choice for trail, content, and style.

• When: Daily at 10:30 AM, with an additional 2:00 PM walk on Saturdays
• Where: Trailhead varies. Check in at the Visitor Center for meeting location.
• Length: Typically under 1 mile

Participants must register in person at the Cedar Breaks Visitor Center information desk to reserve a spot for this guided walk. Registration is free!

Wildflower Ranger Talks

Prefer to stay rooted while learning? Attend a short ranger talk overlooking the grandeur of the Cedar Breaks amphitheater. These talks reveal the deeper stories of wildflowers: their roles in the ecosystem, how they survive extreme conditions, and why they matter.

• When: Daily at 1:30 PM
• Where: Point Supreme Overlook

 

Wildflowers inspire many to be creative. This masterpiece was created by last year's competition winner, Paulette Baker, after a visit to Cedar Breaks.

NPS Photo / Baker

Blooms of the Breaks Art Contest

Let the wildflowers spark your imagination! We're inviting artists of all ages and all mediums to participate in our annual art contest. Whether you paint, draw, photograph, sculpt, or sketch, share how Cedar Breaks has inspired you!
Categories:

• Youth (12 and under)
• General Public (13 and up)

Submission Dates:

• July 1 – July 31

How to Submit:

• Email your work to [e-mail]
• Use the subject line "Wildflower Art Contest 2026"

Prizes:

• Winning entries will be featured on Cedar Breaks social media
• One winning piece will be featured on next year’s Wildflower Festival Poster

Contest Rules:

• One entry per participant
• Must be original, unpublished, and the sole property of the artist
• Winners must sign a photo release for publication use (credit will always be given)
• No AI-generated or fully digitally manipulated entries allowed
• Basic photo edits like light and color correction are acceptable
• Photoshop use must be disclosed at submission

Interactive Booths & Special Guests

Stop by the Visitor Center Plaza at Point Supreme on Fridays and Saturdays and engage with our incredible festival partners! Learn more about the natural world through hands-on displays and educational activities.

Wildflower Scavenger Hunt BINGO

Pick up a bingo sheet at the Visitor Center and search for as many current blooms as you can. Complete your card to earn a collectible Wildflower Festival sticker!