18-21 March 2026

For the first time in South Africa, we’re inviting you into a four-day dahlia love story — a flower-filled escape in Douglas, Northern Cape, created to celebrate the blooms that stole our hearts and never gave them back.

Think soft mornings in the fields, color that makes you stop mid-sentence, petals brushed by sunlight, and that slightly ridiculous feeling of being completely smitten with a flower. It’s a gentle, beautiful kind of magic — and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Hosted in Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa. If you’ve ever wanted to see dahlias where they actually grow (and not only on your insta feeds), this is your moment.

What’s coming: dahlia fields, creative workshops, flower-filled experiences, and a few bold “only at Love Dahlias” surprises.

A floral getaway worth planning for

The Love Dahlias Festival is designed for gardeners, flower lovers, photographers, creatives, and anyone who thinks “just one more plant” is a reasonable life philosophy.

Expect:

• Dahlia fields in full glory (yes, the real thing)

• Hands-on workshops and talks with special guests and collaborators

• Signature Love Dahlias experiences hosted by Mareli

• Food, flowers, and beautiful moments across Douglas and nearby venues

Dates and location

Dates: 18–21 March 2026
Town: Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa

Once ticket sales open, each event will show its venue, start time, duration, and what’s included.

Tickets and how it works

To keep it simple (and to help you plan your trip), tickets are structured in two ways:

VIP Festival Ticket 
A curated “best-of” festival experience with priority-style planning.

Individual Tickets 
Choose exactly what you want to attend — workshops, experiences, sessions, and farm moments.

Note: Ticket quantities may be limited for smaller experiences and workshops.

Featured experiences you can look forward to

Here’s a taste of what the festival week includes (full details will appear on the ticket pages):

• Early Morning Dahlia Walk with Mareli (small group, sunrise field walk)

• The Dahlia Affair — a three-night formal floral dinner series

• Creative workshops with festival collaborators (details released with ticket pages)

• Dahlia Masterclass with Mareli (festival finale learning session)

Planning your visit

Douglas is a small town with a big heart — and during festival week, it becomes a flower lover’s playground.

Accommodation: We’ll share recommended guesthouses and booking tips here:
Recommended Guesthouses

Map & venues: A festival map will be added closer to launch: