Tomohon International Flower Festival

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Carnival & ParadeTomohon
Dates8–12 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe Tournament of Flowers float parade
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Tomohon International Flower Festival in Tomohon

Tomohon International Flower Festival began February 8, 2006 in North Sulawesi's chrysanthemum-growing highlands, running biennially before becoming annual from 2014 and joining Indonesia's national Wonderful Event calendar by 2015. Its centerpiece, the Tournament of Flowers, debuted in 2008 as a float parade decorated entirely in fresh chrysanthemums, judged to international float-parade standards alongside a Flower Queen pageant.

Tomohon, a highland city in North Sulawesi known as a major chrysanthemum-growing center, first held its International Flower Festival on February 8, 2006, to promote local floriculture and Minahasa culture.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Tournament of Flowers float parade, decorated entirely in fresh chrysanthemums and judged to genuinely international float-parade standards, is the festival's clearest distinguishing feature, a scale of horticultural spectacle uncommon in Indonesia

02

The mystery stays covered

Reported figures from a 2010 edition, participants from roughly eighty-two countries and around twenty-five thousand visitors, mark a substantial international profile for a festival rooted in a single highland city's floriculture industry

03

The city starts moving

Tomohon's elevation, which sustains the chrysanthemum growing that makes the festival possible, also gives visitors a noticeably cooler climate than Indonesia's tropical lowlands

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Tomohon International Flower Festival is documented as a recurring carnival-parade festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Tomohon, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The Tournament of Flowers float parade, decorated entirely in fresh chrysanthemums and judged to genuinely international float-parade standards, is...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

8–12 August 2026

Getting around

Use Tomohon transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Light layers suit Tomohon's cooler highland climate, distinct from Indonesia's typical tropical lowland temperatures.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Tomohon, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.32 N, 124.80 EOpen in Google Maps

Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nearest airportMDC — Sam Ratulangi
TransportUse Tomohon transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Tomohon, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tomohon via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tomohon, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearLight layers suit Tomohon's cooler highland climate, distinct from Indonesia's typical tropical lowland temperatures.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Indonesia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Tomohon International Flower Festival?

Tomohon International Flower Festival is listed for 8–12 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Tomohon International Flower Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Tomohon, Indonesia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLtomohon.go.id
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates8–12 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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