Sunflower Fields in Virginia: Where to Take Photos and What Sunflower Festivals to Attend
About a year ago I went to my first true sunflower field in Virginia. For a Virginia girl, that’s a shame! I had no idea how plentiful they were around here and just how magical they are in person. I took my camera and tripod and set out on a journey to capture myself for myself. It was a really rewarding experience and I wanted to be sure I shared the fun with everyone. It’s really an option for anyone, anywhere in Virginia. Intern Vicky Glass helped me scour the internet and make sure we had the most up-to-date list of sunflower fields in Virginia for 2022. We also added in visitation times, costs, helpful tips, and event ideas! You know we love a good food truck and a festival vibe, friends.
Keep scrolling for the Sweet Sauce list of sunflower fields in Virginia. If you think we missed one or it needs an update, send all the details to sweetsauceblog@gmail.com! We’ll make sure it’s added in.
Sunflower Fields + Festivals In Virginia
Burnside Farms
11008 Kettle Run Rd. Nokesville, VA 20181
The Summer of Sunflowers opens daily July 30 to September 5 at Burnside Farms. You have to pre-purchase tickets, which can be done on the website for between $12 and $21 depending on the time of day and whether the ticket is for adults or children. The adult tickets include three pick-your-own stems and child tickets include one stem, but you can add additional stems for $1.50 each. Sometimes Burnside is closed mid-day or heat or farm maintenance. There are also picnic tables and lots of other fun activities for kids to enjoy.
Chesterfield Berry Farm
26002 Pear Orchard Road, Moseley, Virginia 23120
This sunflower field is open Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The entrance gate closes at 7:30 p.m. and the last hayride to the sunflower field leaves at 7:35 p.m. You can purchase tickets at the farm for $15 a person, which includes a hayride to and from the sunflower fields, one sunflower bloom, and a lot of photo props you can use in the sunflower field. You can also dig into all-you-care-to-eat fresh roasted sweet corn per person and enjoy a fun zone and play area! Purchase more blooms for $2 (1), $9 (6), and $15 (12). Follow the Facebook page for the latest updates.
Liberty Mills Farm
9166 Liberty Mills Road, Somerset, VA 22972
The sunflower festival kicks off on August 27 and goes until September 5! Purchase tickets ahead of time online–adults are $10 and children are $6, though kids ages 4 and under do not need a ticket. Golden hour tickets do go up to $15 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. You can take home one sunflower from the you-pick-flower patch with your adult ticket. There are always local vendors, a farmer’s market, music, and a hay wagon ride. See the Facebook page for more updates!
Beaver Dam Farm
13561 Lee Highway, Buchanan, VA 24066
You have a little more time to get to this sunflower field in Virginia. Beaver Dam Farm opens its festival September 9 to 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online for $8-11. Children 3 and under are free. In addition to the 600,000 sunflowers, you’ll get to enjoy 100 handmade crafters and food vendors, farm animals, hay rides, live music, photo booths, children’s activities, sunset yoga, sunset dinner, goat yoga, and a special needs day! See the events page for more information and access to purchase tickets!
Blooming Fields Farm
Meadow Farm Road, Doswell, VA 23047
Head to Blooming Fields Farm on August 27 (10 a.m.- 6 p.m.) and 28 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) for some more sunflower fun. Tickets for 11-year-olds and up are $15, children 3-10 are $7, and kids 2 and under are free. You can pick your own sunflowers, try not to get lost in the corn maze, hop on a hayride, play in the bounce house, toss a game of cornhole, and shop local craft vendors. Park at Gate 9 of the Meadow Event Park. Follow Blooming Fields on Facebook for updates and announcements.
Cullipher Farm
772 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA, 23457
Headed to the beach? Stop into Culliopher Farm on the way to explore more than 18 rotating varieties of sunflowers in several fields. The next field will be open early September. There is no admission required, but sunflowers are $2 each. Cullipher is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to pick your own sunflowers. Be in the field before 5 p.m. to pick flowers and bring your own shears for cutting sunflowers. If you’re here for photos, make sure you review the photography policy linked here. Check the Facebook page for updates before you head out to this sunflower farm.
Historic Greenbrier Farms
225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
You can pick your own sunflowers here from May to November seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., though hours are subject to change. Sunflowers are $1 a stem and you have the option to pick wildflowers for $8. Grab a vase to fill with water so they stay fresh on your way home. There’s more fun to explore here like Ms. Bees Farm Market, which is filled with fruits, vegetables, butters, jellies, baked goods, ice cream, and more. For the family, there’s a playground, bounce house, farm animals, and the Hive Farm Bar & Grill for food–yum!
Doe Run Farm
214 Marigold Lane, Ararat, VA 24053
The 16th Annual Sunflower Maze opens up for Virginia sunflower fun from September 24 through November 5! Doe Run Farm is open Sundays to Fridays from 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 12+, $7 for ages 4 to 11, and children under three are free. With your admission, you can wander the pick-your-own sunflower field and six-acre sunflower maze. You can also enjoy hay rides, a 30 x 30 Bounce Pad, an apple launcher, pumpkin bowling, swings, a slide, and corn hole! Shop fresh produce, pumpkins, fall decorations, apple pies, peanut butter delight, sunflower maze t-shirts, snacks, and more.
Thanks to special contributor, Vicky Glass for this article!
