Sunflowers fields can put a smile on your face in a way few other things can. Their golden happiness is contagious – in a good way! To help spread this joy, we have compiled a list of farms where you can pick your own sunflowers, join in a sunflower festival or simply enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by the beautiful sunflower field!
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22 Acres Farm
Sunflower and Lavender fields, plus a pollinator garden. 22 Acres Farm blends rustic with elegance for five acres of photo-taking and memory-making opportunities! {Find Out More}
Where: Licking County – 5455 Davis Dr. SE, Newark, OH 43056
When: July 31-August 12, 2023
Arrowhead Orchard
Pick-your-own Sunflower bouquets! Three U-cut sunflowers are included with the price of admission to the activity area, while supplies last. Additional flowers are available for purchase. The orchard also offers pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and fun fall activity weekends. {Find Out More}
Where: Stark County – 11724 Lisbon St. SE, Paris, OH 44669
When: Check here for sunflower availability
Branstool Orchards
Pick-your-own sunflowers from the field. Bring your own pruners. Bring your camera to take pictures. {Find Out More}
Where: Knox and Licking Counties – 5895 Johnstown Utica Rd. NE, Utica, OH 43080
When: The 2023 Sunflower Field will open around August 10, 2023, or so and be open for about two weeks.
Circle-S Farms
Experience Sunflowers at Circle S! Pick your own sunflowers in a field with 400,000+ sunflower heads. Bring your cameras to take pictures. {Find Out More}
Where: Franklin County – 9015 London Groveport Rd., Grove City, OH 43123
When: July 10 through mid-August. Find latest field conditions and prime blooming times here
Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Experiencing the joy of spending time with your friends, family, and loved ones in a 4-acre field of the happiest flowers – sunflowers! Find 40+ varieties of sunflowers in the field! Spend the day taking pictures, exploring the field, and choosing your favorite flowers. {Find Out More}
Where: Coshocton County – 24688 CR 10, Coshocton, OH 43812
When:
Early U-Pick Days: August 6-8, 2023
Main Festival: August 11-13, 2023
Late U-Pick Days: August 17 & 18, 2023
Final Festival Day with Zinnia Picking: August 19, 2023
Derthick's Corn Maze & Sunflower Field
Enjoy the experience of 10 variety of blooms. Pick your own sunflowers and pose for photos at one of the unique photos ops. {Find Out More}
Where: 5182 S. R. 82, Mantua, OH, United States, 44255
When: Late August through Early September (Check the Derthicks Corm Maze facebook page for update)
Gorman Heritage Farm Sunflower Festival
The two-day festival features cut-your-own Sunflowers, a sunflower maze, live music, hayrides, pumpkins, craft vendors, food trucks, a corn maze, meet the farm animals, Farm Fun Education Station, mule-drawn carriage rides, and the High Grain Beer Garden. {Find Out More}
Where: Hamilton County – 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale, OH 45241
When: October 7 & 8, 2023
Harps Harvest
Admission includes the opportunity to walk through the fields, take photos with the flowers, and pick and take home 3 flowers. {Find Out More}
Where: Stark County – 6636 High Mill Ave., Massillon, OH 44646
When: August 1 – 20, 2023
Hillcrest Orchards Sunflower Festival
Find the perfect bouquet to take home or take a family picture in the field of sunflowers. Bring your camera for family pictures in the sunflower fields! [REGISTER] {Find Out More}
Where: Lorain County – 50336 Telegraph Rd., Amherst, OH 44001
When: September 3-4, 10-11, 2023
Kuchta Farms Pick-Your-Own Sunflower Weekends
More than 2 acres of beautiful sunflowers will be waiting for you! Spend some time roaming through the sunflower plants searching for that perfect flower to cut and take home with you! Take lots of photos. A separate ticket purchase is required for entry to the Sunflower Patch. Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the Sunflower Fields. {Find Out More}
Where: Trumbull County – 4480 OH-82, Newton Falls, OH 44444
When: September 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 2023
Lohstroh Family Farms
Pick your own Sunflowers from the field. Bring hand pruners (the size that will fit in your pocket) from home. Vases/containers will be available for sale at the sunflower field. {Find Out More}
Where: Ross County – 255 Higby Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601
When: September 1-17, 2023 weather dependent
Medina Sunflower Farm
Pick your own sunflowers from the field. CASH only! {Find Out More}
Where: Medina County – 7731 Beach Rd., Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: Open daily beginning Friday, August 4, 2023
Molnar Farms
Pick your own is offered throughout the season (starting around the beginning of August), at times announced based on the number of blooms ready in the fields. Plus, admission includes a hayride to the sunflower field and 3 stems (additional stems: $2/each), and children ages 3 and under ride the hayride and get access to the field free! {Find Out More}
Where: Mahoning County – 3115 E. Western Reserve Rd., Youngstown, OH 44514
When: Sunflower Nights: The field is open for visiting and picking on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (6-8 pm) and Saturday, August 5, 2023 (5-8 pm). For additional dates throughout the season, visit the Molnar Farms Facebook page.
S’miles of Sunflowers at Lynd Fruit Farm
Enjoy live music and sunflowers at the Pataskala Farm. {Find Out More}
Where: Licking County – Pataskala Farm, 9399 Morse Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH 43062 (Daily, July 9-Aug. 29, 2022)
When: August 24-26 & September 1-4, 2023
Sunflower Festival & Makers Market
H+H Marketplace will feature local makers located on the beautiful farm grounds. There will also be food trucks, Maize Valley's own wine+craft beer, live music, outdoor games, and more! {Find Out More}
Where: Stark County – Maize Valley Farm & Winery, 6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
When:
Sunflower Festival: Saturdays, August 26 & September 2, 2023
Sunflower Harvest & Makers Market: Saturday, September 2, 2023
Maria's Fields of Hope in Avon
The field is moving to a new permanent location; in the meantime, visit the sunflowers in their transitional location. {Find Out More}
Where: Lorain County – TEMPORARY FIELD: Recreation Dr., Avon, OH 44011 (Recreation Lane is the street going into the Crushers Stadium.)
When: Maria’s Sunflower Field of Hope in Avon typically opens early in October. Once in bloom, the field is typically open from sun up to sundown. Visit Maria's Shop at the field seven days a week, per volunteer staff availability.
Check out our pictures and review: Maria's Fields of Hope Sunflower Field
Maria's Fields of Hope at Cedar Point
More than 240,000 sunflower seeds on 8 acres of land were planted at the field that honors and celebrates the lives of children battling cancer, and those we have lost. The field is accessible to visitors entering the amusement park from Cedar Point Drive. Note: you do not have to enter the park to go to the field. {Find Out More}
Where: Erie County – Maria’s Field of Hope at Cedar Point: 1201 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
When: Maria’s Sunflower Field of Hope next to Cedar Point typically bloom in July/August. Once in bloom, the field is open from sun up to sundown. Visit Maria's Shop at the field seven days a week, per volunteer staff availability.
Ramseyer Farms' Sunflower Days
Admission to the farm’s 50+ activities will also include access to the U-pick flower field and 1 free flower to take home. The 9-acre field is located within walking distance and will be loaded with thousands of sunflowers and zinnias! {Find Out More}
Where: Wayne County – 4100 Ramseyer Ln., Wooster, OH 44691
When: Projected bloom dates: September 16-24, 2023
Farm is open – September 1-October 29, 2023
The Suns Flower
Find the perfect bouquet to take home or take a family picture in the field of sunflowers. Accepting cash or credit. There is a $5 entry and children ages 5 and under are free. {Find Out More}
Where: Sandusky County – 2956 County Road 92, Lindsey, OH 43442
When: July 25-August 5, 2023 (Check The Suns Flower Facebook page for dates and times.)
Woodlyn Acres Farm
Fields of sunflowers are blooming at this family farm owned by the Myers Family! {Find Out More}
Where: Wayne County – Field locations for this round:
– Kidron/Arnold Road (where they have been in the past but closer to the buildings)
– North of Holmesville, off of James Road by the cemetery
– Swinehart Road, between Ely Road and Route 30
– West of Wooster, off of old Route 30 on the OSU Mellinger Farm
When: Open beginning August 1, 2023 (Check the Woodlyn Acres Farm Facebook page for updates.)
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Top Tips for Visiting a Sunflower Field
Plan now which farms to visit – Many of the farms that host sunflower fields also offer other fun farm activities during the sunflower blooming season. Use our list below to choose which farms have the activities your family will enjoy the most and keep the list handy for when the blooming season arrives.
Double check the bloom schedule before you go – Ohio sunflower fields can bloom anytime between early August and late September. We always recommend checking the farm website or calling the farm for availability prior to visiting.
Bring your own clippers for cut your own – If you hope to cut your own sunflowers, be sure to confirm with the farm in advance that cutting is allowed. If so, some farms will have a limited number of clippers/hand pruners available to borrow so you may want to bring your own.
Check in when you arrive – Always visit the farm stand before heading out to the field. The workers will help direct you to the best locations, inform you of details you need to know, and answer any questions you may have before you go.
Protect your kids (and yourself!) from the sun – Sunflowers by nature thrive on full sun, so it’s likely you’ll be spending most of your visit in the sun too. Be sure to load up with sunscreen or wear a hat to keep the sun off your face.
Check the forecast before you go – Sunflower field visits are often weather-dependent. Always check the farm website or Facebook page if the weather forecast doesn't look promising.
Prepare for the weather (and recent weather) – Depending on the time you choose to go, consider wearing layers so everyone is comfortable even in the cooler morning or evening hours. You’ll also want to wear shoes or boots that you don't mind getting dirty, as the fields may be muddy. You may even want to bring an extra pair of clean socks and shoes for the drive home.
Be sure to bring some cash money – You'll likely want to purchase some beautiful sunflowers and participate in additional activities offered by the farm, so be sure to bring some cash money in case they don't accept credit cards.
Remember your camera – Sunflower fields are often acres of amazing beauty. Make sure your phone is charged or bring along a camera to capture their gorgeous blooms and the incredible photo opportunities they provide.
Keep your sunflowers fresh – In order to keep your newly cut or purchased sunflowers fresh for as long as possible, you may want to bring your own jar or bucket of water to keep them hydrated. In addition, make sure you don’t leave them in a hot car for too long. Once you have the home, trim the bottoms of each stem under cool running water and arrange them in a vase with fresh water and flower food.
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