The annual hometown tradition and quintessential Lompoc experience returns to the valley from June 25 to 28. This year’s Flower Festival in Ryon Memorial Park also recognizes the country’s milestone birthday with a theme titled America in Bloom: 250 Years.
“It is a long-standing community event honoring the region’s deep roots in the flower-growing industry,” according to press materials. “With the event’s origin dating back to the 1950s, the Flower Festival acknowledges the area’s agricultural heritage while bringing community members together.”
Expect four days filled with games, carnival rides ($40 for unlimited rides), crafts, and music. Access entertainment on the main stage through paid admission. Pets aren’t permitted in the park during the festival.
More than 20 food vendors will set up at the park with a variety of cuisines like barbecue, Thai, Mexican, and Filipino food, as well as ice cream and shaved ice for dessert. Vendors are scheduled to be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Catch the parade on June 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. It’ll feature floral floats starting south on H Street, heading west on Ocean Avenue, and then concluding along South O Street.
The festival is organized by the Lompoc Valley Festival Association. For more details visit lompocvalleyfestivals.com/home or follow on Instagram @lompocvalleyfestivals.
This article appears in June 25 – July 2, 2026.
