Sunflower Farms in Maryland – there are some amazing sunflower fields and sunflower mazes. Perfect for a family day out or to snap some photos for your Instagram! You can even pick the blooms at some farms and take them home.
They are well known for encouraging feelings happiness and positivity, mainly due to their large, yellow blooms, that smile out at passers by. They stand tall and proud and always seem to improve our moods. Sunflowers can reach up to 12 feet in as little as six months!
Sunflowers are native to the America. They were a common crop among American Indian tribes throughout Northern America and there is historical evidence that suggests the plant was cultivated by Native Americans around 3000 BC.
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Clear Meadow Park
Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111
Established 70 years ago Clear Meadow Park has a rich history and a wealth of experience in all things farming including growing sunflowers.
Be sure to check the website for up to date blooming dates.
Clear Meadow also has planted sunflowers of varying heights so even if you have kids that you want to photograph they have shorter flowers that are perfect. The sunflower field is really big, so it’s never really crowded which is nice, particularly give the way of the world currently.
Sunflower Farm Lisbon
Woodbine, MD 21797
Could there be a happier place to visit than the Sunflower Farm in Woodbine. Miles of cheerful smiling sunflowers to visit and photograph, in addition to so many other fun family friendly activities.
“We started in 2018 on our family farm in Lisbon Maryland. Our goal is to be a positive spot in your day by providing fields of gorgeous sunflowers to stroll around. We wanted to bring an activity to the area that is great for all ages while being outside in nature. During our first two years we have worked with a variety of organizations and local charities, giving back to our community. Along with supporting our local communities FFA, Churches, and food bank, we have also hosted themed nights. These have included Dog night and hosting the local volunteer Fire Company. We have had a variety of kid friendly activities such as a corn pit and fun photo cutouts.
Our goal is to be a positive spot in your day! We hope to put a smile on your face as you immerse yourself in nature with our beautiful fields of Sunflowers!
Includes admission to a 13-acres of beautiful sunflowers, three blooms free to cut, live music from local artists, a hayride, new fun kid activities (slides, corn pits and more), food trucks, vendors, and much more.
Each weekend at Maple Lawn we will have live music, food trucks, and craft vendors. There are two different food trucks each day and 15 craft vendors each weekend.”
The Sunflower Gardens
2390 Manchester Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
The Sunflower Gardens in Westminster are a small, flower loving set up, who love to welcome guests to admire their sunflower crop.
“We are a quaint little farm to get some flowers and take a few selfies! We aren’t the big huge field of sunflowers, we are a cutting garden to get bouquets. Some people see our pictures posted and think the garden looks like that all the time, our flowers come and go but we try and keep it fresh. Pick Your Own Flower Farm, late August will be peak for sunflowers. We started 23 years ago as a small garden selling only sunflowers. Fast forward to 2021 and a large bouquet cost 15 dollars. We have added 10 different types of wild flowers.”
Valley View Acres
4005 Valley View Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
What could be lovelier than a sunflower festival? Get on down to Valley View Acres in Middletown during sunflower season with all the family for a fabulous day out.
“Valley View Acres was originally Haines Brothers Farm founded in 1990 as a dairy farm. Later the cows were sold and the farm was converted solely to a crop farm. Over the years the farm has seen many changes including the addition of a bagged ice business: Valley View Ice, which services many local businesses and members of the community.
Valley View Acres started as a fun idea tossed around in a casual conversation until one day it became a reality. In 2018, we planted a field of sunflowers as a “trial run.” The response from the community was very encouraging. And so the concept of a multiple weekend Sunflower Festival was born.
We’re passionate about agriculture and sharing it with everyone who wants to come enjoy some good ole fashioned fun. We hope our festivals become an annual tradition for all those who attend.”
Goldpetal Farm
37254 Manor Rd, Chaptico, MD 20621
Everything about Goldpetal Farms is bright, colorful and cheery. Be sure to check out all the sunflower themed merchandise when you visit too!
“Goldpetal Farms designs and operates amazing seasonal living mazes and pick-your-own flower gardens in southern Maryland and south-eastern Virginia. We open our mazes and pick-your-own flower fields during the summer — typically runs June through October — depending on weather and field conditions. We offer acres of beauty, nature and joy. When we opened our first maze in 2015, we dreamed of creating a beautiful and educational experience for all to enjoy. We think we’ve succeeded! Formerly known as Ladybugs Alive!, we are family owned and operated, now under the name Goldpetal Farms. Our mission is to blend agriculture, horticulture, ecology and the visual arts through our sunflower mazes. As a result, we’re creating memories, and that’s pretty cool.”
Lockbriar Farms
10051 Worton Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620
In addition to picking strawberries, at Lockbriar Farms you can also have a family day of fun at the farm and treat yourselves to their homemade ice cream!
“Family owned and operated since 1993, Lockbriar Farms is committed to bringing you the freshest, local products around. We are Kent County’s premier U-Pick fruits and vegetable farm located in Chestertown, MD.
Join us daily during the season for U-Pick fun, homemade ice cream, and outdoor adventure!”
Here you can pick strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and pumpkins. You can also pick your own flowers and choose from:
- gladiolus
- sunflowers
- zinnia
- straw-flower
- eucalyptus
- lavender
- gomphrena
- bachelor button
- basil
- coxcomb
- lisianthus
- spearmint
Butler’s Farm
22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
At Butler’s Farm, in addition to the fantastic variety of fruit and veg available to pick and purchase, there are a load of activities to enjoy with the whole family.
“Visit the Holiday Open House at the Butler’s Orchard Farm Park! Visit our Farm Animals, take a Hayride, play on our Slides and Playground, and roast S’mores at our Bonfires! No admission cost, no reservations necessary, just come on out and enjoy!
The Farmer’s Porch, located in our Farm Park has an array of small bites, sandwiches, pizzas and more! Chef Jay has created dishes for everyone in the family alongside a rotation of seasonal offerings that take advantage of fresh picked fruits and vegetables.
Pick your own crops include strawberries, peonies, tart cherries, black raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, flowers, red raspberries, apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees.
Join us for our Sunflower Spectacular! Stroll through two football fields of sunflowers and stop at the props we have set up along the way for perfect Insta-worthy photos!”
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