The Best Sunflower Fields Near Washington DC

Sunflowers are here to make you smile from summer to fall. While this season was a bit tough on the blooms because of limited rainfall and extreme heat, there are still plenty of fields and farms around the DMV that will provide you with seas of yellow. Explore unique photo-ops and pick-your-own experiences for everyone to enjoy. 🌻 ✂️indicates cut-your-own-sunflower opportunities on the farm By Yelena Nicolle Salvador 1) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sunflowers-of-lisbon-woodbine-1003876" target="_blank">Sunflowers of Lisbon</a> ✂️ Where: Fulton, MD &amp; Woodbine, MD | 29.5 miles &amp; 48.8 miles from Downtown&nbsp; What: Look out for the blooming season of these two gigantic sunflower fields in the middle of September and October. With two 14-acre fields, you will be able to stroll through endless rows of sunflower varieties from yellow to deep orange and red. Bonus, this field is dog-friendly and perfect for photo ops and strolls with your pup. 2) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sunflower-spectacular-2024-germantown-1003878" target="_blank">Sunflower Spectacular at Butler’s Orchard</a> ✂️ Where: Germantown, MD | 29.9 miles from Downtown What: Stroll through two football fields of sunflowers at <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/butler-s-orchard-germantown-1003877" target="_blank">Butler’s Orchard</a>. Their Sunflower Spectacular runs through Aug. 18! Make sure to spot the props along the paths and take photos with the bright yellow blooms. Plus, you can grab a cider from the Cider Bar and sip while you stroll. Don’t forget to check out their farm animals and stay for some pick your own fields of raspberries, wildflowers, tomatoes, and more! 3) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/clarksville-sunflower-market-2024-ellicott-city-1003880" target="_blank">Mary’s Land Farm</a> ✂️ Where: Ellicott City, MD | 35.7 miles from Downtown What: Enjoy the beloved Clarksville Sunflower Market at <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/mary-s-land-farm-ellicott-city-1003879" target="_blank">this farm</a> from now until Sept. 2. This market is not just a field nor just a market; it’s an entire experience. Follow their map to hit all the stops from a live music pavilion and a mega slide to a food truck fest, a petting zoo, a wagon and train ride site, and so much more.&nbsp; 4) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/southern-maryland-sunflower-festival-2024-benedict-1003882" target="_blank">Serenity Farm</a> ✂️ Where: Hughesville, MD | 45.8 miles from Downtown What: Grab a ticket to <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/serenity-farm-benedict-1003881" target="_blank">Serenity Farm.</a> Their famous Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival will be held on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1! Your ticket includes a petting pen, a local art show, face-painting, and of course, a whole lot of photo ops with their beautiful sunnies that you can make bouquets with. 5) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/5th-annual-flower-festival-middletown-1003884" target="_blank">Summers Farm</a> ✂️ Where: Middletown, MD | 50.1 miles from Downtown What: Block out your calendars so you can head to <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summers-farm-middletown-1003883" target="_blank">Summers Farm</a>. Their 5th Annual Flower Festival will occur every weekend from Aug.17-Sept. 8. This sunflower field is extra special since it’s an 8-acre flower field with sunflowers and zinnias. You’ll be surrounded by vivid colors and you can stick around for live music. Plus, your ticket includes a flower bloom of your choice! 6) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/messick-s-farm-market-bealeton-1003885" target="_blank">Messick’s Farm Market</a> ✂️ Where: Bealeton, VA | 53.4 miles from Downtown What: Messick’s Farm Market staggers the planting of their sunflower fields, so make sure to check their socials when their next bloom is from now through the fall! Sunflowers go for $1.49 a stem so have fun and grab a frozen custard while you’re at it. 7) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/rocky-point-creamery-tuscarora-1003886" target="_blank">Rocky Point Creamery</a> ✂️ Where: Tuscarora, MD | 54.1 miles from Downtown What: Head to this location for 2 acres of sunflowers that you can cut for a good cause! For only $1 a stem, you can make your own bouquet of sunflowers that supports St. Jude’s Research Hospital. If you just want to stroll around, that’s welcome too and donations are encouraged. 8) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/braehead-farm-fredericksburg-1003887" target="_blank">Braehead Farms</a> ✂️ Where: Fredericksburg, VA | 55.9 miles from Downtown What: From now until September, enjoy fields of berries and sunflowers to pick with no admission cost. Free to enter and take photos. Only $1.50 a bloom if you want to cut. Enjoy their vibrant acres of colors and crops, and make sure to say hello to their horses and alpacas! 9) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/goldpetal-farms-chaptico-1003888" target="_blank">Goldpetal Farms</a> ✂️ Where: Chaptico, MD | 56.3 miles from Downtown What: This farm hosts something very special: a sunflower maze! On track to open late August or early September, Goldpetal Farms creates intricate mazes shaped as butterflies and other designs that take over 250 hours to make. Snag a ticket and check their socials regularly since some fields are blooming early, which means a chance to get some stems during special hours outside of their fall season. 10) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/hollin-farms-delaplane-1003889" target="_blank">Hollin Farms</a> ✂️ Where: Delaplane, VA | 60.7 miles from Downtown What: With two seasons of sunflowers, the next bloom at Hollin Farms is set for mid-September to late October. Enjoy pick-you-own fruit and veggie varieties at this family farm too.&nbsp; 11) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/magnolia-meadow-farms-thurmont-1003890" target="_blank">Magnolia Meadow Farms</a> ✂️ Where: Thurmont, MD | 61.8 miles from Downtown What: Bookmark this for your next autumn adventure and head to Magnolia Meadow for their fall season. Home to Maryland’s largest corn maze, you’ll have the best time exploring after you cut your own sunflowers too.&nbsp; 12) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sunflowers-in-jarrettsville-jarrettsville-1004760" target="_blank">Sunflowers in Jarrettsville </a> Where: Jarrettsville, MD | 67.1 miles from Downtown What: For only $5, you'll get access to wander through over 20 acres of sunflowers all while supporting a good cause. Profits are used to support the local community! 13) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-sunflower-garden-westminster-1003893" target="_blank">The Sunflower Garden</a> ✂️ Where: Westminster, MD | 71 miles from Downtown What: This garden’s hours change by week so <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theSunflowergarden/?ref=embed_page" target="_blank">check their socials</a>. Enjoy a wide variety of sunflowers and other blooms through September! 14) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/godfrey-s-farm-sudlersville-1003894" target="_blank">Godfrey’s Farm</a> ✂️ Where: Sudlersville, MD | 76.7 miles from Downtown What: The last batch of sunflowers is ripe for the picking seven days a week until Labor Day at this farm. You can also snag some peaches and try their tasty coffee specials. 15) <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sunflower-festival-somerset-1003896" target="_blank">Liberty Mills Farm</a>&nbsp; Where: Somerset, VA | 94.6 miles from Downtown What: Although this one is a bit of a trek, it will be worth it to make your way to <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/liberty-mills-farm-somerset-1003895" target="_blank">Liberty Mills Farm</a>. Their Annual Sunflower Festival that runs from the end of August to early September. Shop goods from local vendors, listen to live music, and take photos during the sunset for the perfect golden hour photo in a field of yellow.&nbsp; Photo by Clarksville Sunflower Market

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