The Best Sunflower Fields Near Boston

Sunflower season in New England usually starts in mid to late August and lasts only a couple of weeks. This year most farms are expecting blooms in late August and early September, but some have already begun to see yellow sunflowers popping up. Here are the most picturesque sunflower fields nearish to Boston to help you catch the bloom while it lasts 🌻📸 1) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/colby-farm-sunflower-field-2023-bloom-newbury-389248">Colby Farm Sunflower Field</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/8YQEMh6.jpg"> Where: Newbury, MA | 35.7 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Right now Info: The originator of the New England sunflower experience, Colby Farm, is expecting their 2025 bloom over the weekend of September 6th and 7th. The farm is a short Lyft/Uber ride or a 40-minute walk from the Newburyport commuter rail station. 2) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/verrill-farm-sunflower-field-concord-390712">Verrill Farm Sunflower Field</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/nd7KF6S.jpg"> Where: Concord, MA | 23.2 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Right now Info: The Verrill Farm's sunflowers are expected to bloom early September 2025 and will be available for pick-your-own visits. 3) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sunflower-maze-at-ward-s-berry-farm--2-sharon-1023771">Ward's Berry Farm Sunflower Maze</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/bBXcxJB.jpg"> Where: Sharon, MA | 27.5 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Right now Info: PYO sunflowers are ready, and the sunflower maze is opening starting Wednesday, August 20. Explore Ward’s Berry Farm’s full-acre sunflower maze, complete with hidden photo spots and a lookout for stunning views. 4) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/school-street-sunflowers-bloom-ipswich-390781">School Street Sunflowers Bloom</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/1q1MAmZ.jpg"> ﻿Where: Ipswich, MA | 32.1 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Right now Info: This 5-acre sunflower field in Ipswich is expected to peak from August 23 through Labor Day Weekend and all the way until the end of September. 5) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sunflower-spectacular--2-wellesley-1022919">Sunflower Spectacular at The Garden at Elm Bank</a> <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/elliot-farm-sunflower-bloom-lakeville-390782"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/FYY5RLk.jpeg"></a> Where: Wellesley, MA | 18.8 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Past bloom Info: Wander through beautiful blooms at the Sunflower Spectacular at The Garden at Elm Bank, home to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Enjoy, photograph, and cut sunflowers, then explore the rest of the gardens on the property. 6) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/elliot-farm-sunflower-bloom-lakeville-390782">Elliot Farm Sunflower Bloom</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/xDRIe4L.jpg"> Where: Lakeville, MA | 41.9 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Right now Info: The Elliot Farm's sunflower field is free to enter, each guest is just required to purchase one flower. You can pick your own sunflowers for $2 per stem. 7) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/simcock-farm-sunflower-maze-swansea-390718">Simcock Farm Sunflower Maze</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Pu55565.jpg"> Where: Swansea, MA | 48.7 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Right now Info: Simcock Farm's sunflower maze is predicted to open late summer, with friendly farm animals to greet visitors. In late September, enjoy “Fall Fun on the Farm” with pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and the beloved “Spooky Sundae” nights. 8) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/butterfly-farm-sunflower-fest-2023-lincoln-427160">Butterfly Farm Sunflower Bloom</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/cCgJbSc.jpg"> Where: Lincoln, RI | 51.5 miles from Downtown Peak bloom status: Past bloom Info: Butterfly Farm's annual Sunflower Fest happens every Saturday and Sunday from August 9th to August 24th. Pick your own sunflowers and other blooms from the farm’s giant flower field, browse local vendor stalls, enjoy rotating food trucks, and stock up on farm-fresh produce and meat.

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