Have your Instagram feeds started to be full of people standing in sunflower fields? Luckily you can also witness the same beauty in person. We have some pretty amazing fields in our area that you will definitely want to visit this summer! Some places require reservations, also visitors bring step stools to take photos higher up with the sunflowers. Most sites will let you know if they have blooms yet, late summer is usually the ideal time to go. In addition to the fields below, stop by some pick-your-own farms this summer.
Burnside Farms in Nokesville, VA has a field of 8 acres of various varieties of sunflowers that are in bloom. The Summer of Sunflowers begins late-July and runs through Labor day. You must purchase tickets to attend.
McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area sunflower field in Poolesville, MD is one not to miss. This is a free field to visit.
Gold Petal Farms is in Chaptico, MD and has a living maze you can go through as well as a pick-your-own flower garden during the summer season.
Rocky Point Creamery is located in Tuscarora, MD and has 2 acres of sunflowers + (bonus) homemade ice cream!
Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park in Cockeysville, MD welcomes you to bring a picnic, and leave with a day of memories. Before or after picking and picnicking, explore more of what the Farm has to offer; trails, demonstration gardens, animals, history, and more. Sunflowers typically bloom in mid-late September.
Valley View Acres is in Middletown, MD and is open! They have an Annual Sunflower Festival:
July 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31, August 6 & 7, 13 & 14 from 10am-4pm. They are cash only.
Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, MD allows you to pick-your-own flowers and while you are there, pick some fruit. Make a reservation here.
A few further north to consider:
The Sunflower Garden
Misty Meadow Farm Creamery: Reader recommended with animals, ice cream and activities!
Emily’s Produce: You-pick fields, ice cream, market and more, happens to be on the way to the beach!
Clear Meadow Farms: Check their website periodically throughout the summer of 2022 for updates on the 2022 sunflowers
Sunflowers in Jarrettsville, Md: Estimated to bloom September 2022, follow their Facebook page for details
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