Kansas is known as the sunflower state, in fact, the wild sunflower is actually so common it is considered a serious weed problem (SU). The beautiful sunflowers planted for crops are a cousin to these wild sunflowers. They are bigger and stunning to see each year. Since the sunflower is the state flower of Kansas what better state to visit a sunflower farm or two.
The Kansas sunflower fields are a great place to take family photos, have some fun and get outside together as a family. Some fields are even dog friendly so the whole crew really can come along and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful flowers. These are mostly family farms that grow sunflowers as crops to be harvested. You will be entering people private property so please make sure you are respectful.
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Quick List of Sunflower Fields in Kansas
- Grinter Farms
- Berry Hill UPick
- KC Pumpkin Patch
- A and H Farms
- Lewis Farms
- Britt’s Garden Acres
- Gieringers Family Orchards
- Walters Pumpkin Patch
- Elanor’s Events Sunflowers
- Cedar Creek Farm
- Peterson Farm Brothers
- Kansas Maze Sunflower Festival (at Gaeddert Farms)
Sunflower Season
A lot of factors can affect exactly when a sunflower blooms from the amount of rain and sun they get to when they were planted. Sunflowers peak times in Kansas is from late summer to early fall, around August through early September. Of course plants are variable and don’t follow exact dates so depending on the year you can find sunflowers in full bloom as early as mid-july through late September and even early October.
To make sure you don’t miss sunflower season I recommend you start checking each farm’s facebook page in July or early August. Once sunflowers bloom, the peak bloom lasts 10-14 days. By the end of August or beginning of September a few fields are usually in peak bloom.
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Kansas Sunflower Farms
Grinter Farms
Address: 24154 Stillwell Rd Lawrence, KS 66044
U-Pick: Yes
Admission Fee: Free, $1 donation per picked flower recommended.
Attractions: This is a real, working farm that plants sunflowers as a birdfeed crop. They allow the public to come visit the Grinter Farms sunflower field in order to spread joy and take pictures. They have been sharing their sunflowers for over 50 years and are open sunrise till sunset. There are donation boxes set out if you feel like showing your appreciation or if you pick any flowers. Be respectful, and enjoy yourself.
Berry Hill UPick Farm Sunflowers
Address: 5840 SE Croco Rd Berryton, KS 66409
Phone Number: 785-633-7374
U-Pick: Yes
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset everyday
Admission Fee: Free to enter, $1 per sunflower.
Attractions: Berry Hill U-pick Farm grows two fields of sunflowers that bloom at separate times. They also grow strawberries, sweet corn and a large pumpkin patch that is worth visiting in the Fall.
KC Pumpkin Patch
Address: 13875 S Gardner Rd Olathe, KS 66061
Email: info@kcwineco.com
U-Pick: Yes
Admission Fee: $11.95 when purchased online, $19.95 at the door
Attractions: Not only is there a sunflower field there are also yard games, giant bubbles, slide mountain, ninja course, ziplines, photo ops and food trucks for everyone to come and enjoy. The KC Pumpkin Patch is only a short drive from Kansas City making it the perfect place to visit if you live in or are visiting Kansas City.
A & H Farms
Address: 1374 Collins Ln Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone Number: 785-320-5408
U-Pick: Yes
Admission Fee: $15 for a full day pass
Attractions: Come enjoy a beautiful field of sunflowers where you can take pictures or purchase a few sunflowers to take home. For fun after seeing the sunflowers the whole family can enjoy a petting zoo, giant slide, play area, trike track, photo ops and more.
Lewis Farms
Address: 18100 Edgerton Rd, Edgerton, KS
Phone Number: 913-802-7425
U-Pick: Yes
Admission Fee: The farm offers free admission, you simply pay for any items you take home.
Attractions: This beautiful farm sells sunflowers, pumpkins and mums so you can grab everything you need to decorate the perfect fall porch while having so much fun. So get out there and take some sunflower pictures of the acres of gorgeous sunflowers and enjoy yourself.
Britt’s Garden Acres
Address: 1000 S Scenic Dr. Manhattan, Kansas 66503
Phone Number: 785-539-1901
U-Pick: Yes
Admission Fee: $5.00 per person
Attractions: One of the best sunflower fields in Kansas to visit is Britt’s Garden Acres. There are 25 acres of sunflowers that make for a stunning backdrop in photos and having a good time. During the year they also offer u-pick berries, produce stands and homemade goods.
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Gieringer’s Family Orchards
Address: 39345 West 183rd St, Edgerton, KS 66021
Phone Number: 913-893-9626
U-Pick: Yes
Admission Fee: $3 entry fee plus you pay for anything you pick.
Attractions: There is a wide variety of u-pick fruits, vegetables and flowers available throughout the year at Gieringers Family Orchard. While you are here picking sunflowers and all your other fruits and vegetables make sure you have some fun playing yard games, going on the giant slide, rock wall and playground. When you get hungry, they also have food for purchase that’ll keep you satisfied.
Walters Pumpkin Patch
Address: 10001 NW US Highway 77 Burns, KS 66840
Phone Number: 316-320-4150
U-Pick Sunflowers: Yes
Admission Fee: Entry is $13-$20 depending on the month and day of the week.
Attractions: What does Walters Pumpkin Patch not offer from sunflowers, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze and fun activities like the jumping pillows, train rides and play areas. If you would like to bring anything home from the farm make sure you visit the farm store.
Elanor’s Events Sunflowers
Address: 18605 S. 75 Hwy, Scranton, KS
Phone Number: 620-212-4964
U-Pick: No
Admission Fee: Free, donations are welcome
Attractions: Elanor’s Events has over 30 acres of sunflowers where you are welcome to come and go as you wish. There are endless photo opportunities and good views for miles. Come enjoy a simple day at a sunflower farm like nowhere else. There will be donation boxes out if you would like to show some extra appreciation for the farmers hard work.
Cedar Creek Farm
Address: 6100 N 119th St W Maize, KS 67101
Phone Number: 316-295-8718
U-Pick: No
Admission Fee: $5 per person or $20 per carload
Attractions: Two sunflower fields that bloom at different times so you can visit the second field even if you miss the first blooms. Plus a fun fall festival with a large pumpkin patch. They set up beautiful photo ops for you to enjoy while you visit as well. From a corn maze to the barrel train, petting zoo and more there is fun to be had for the whole family at Cedar Creek Farm.
Peterson Farm Brothers
Address: 2951 13th Ave Lindsborg, KS 67456
Phone Number: 620-504-9453
U-Pick: No
Admission Fee:
Attractions: This is a working farm that uses their sunflowers as a crop that is turned into birdseed, cooking oil or sunflower meal. They are kind enough to offer the Sunflower Trails on the farm while the sunflowers are in bloom so that everyone can find joy in the beautiful flowers.
Kansas Maze Sunflower Festival (at Gaeddert Farms)
Address: 13209 E. 82nd Ave, Buhler, KS 67522
Phone Number: 620-543-3073
U-Pick: Yes
Admission Fee: $9 per person admission which includes one live cut sunflower. All additional sunflowers can be purchased separately.
Attractions: The Kansas Maze and Gaeddert Farms team up every year to host the annual Sunflower Festival. They have everything sunflower themed from a Sunflower market full of awesome vendors, a sunflower trail run with a 5K and 1 mile option and of course Sunflower fields. For more fun activities where kids can burn some energy check out the jumping pillow, tunnel slide, sand box, rope maze and games!
Sunflower Picking Tips
- These are real, working, outdoor fields which means they come with mud, bugs and sweat. Make sure you bring along bug spray and water to take care of yourself.
- It is a good idea to wear closed toed shoes as well to keep the dirt out and protect your feet.
- Sunny days are the best days to see the sunflowers but they get hot so the best time of day to visit the sunflower farms is mid morning or in the evenings near sunset.
- Leave no trace, that means pick up your trash, don’t destroy the crops and respect everyone else visiting the fields too.
- Some sunflower farms offer a season pass which could lead to big savings if you live nearby and hope to visit often. Always make sure to check their website or ask about the pass in person if you are interested.
- Professional Photographers are usually required to purchase a photo pass before before gaining sunflower field access. Information on these passes can also be found on each farms individual website.
Best Sunflower Fields in Kansas
These sunflower fields are scattered all over the state of Kansas so there should be one for everyone. If you are looking to visit a sunflower field in Kansas then a road trip is a great way to see several or combine sunflowers with everything else this state has to offer.
